October 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
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1. Prayer
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2. Call to order
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3. Introduction of guests
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4. Consent Agenda:
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4.a. Minutes of September 3, 2024 board meeting.
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4.b. Encumbrances for September 2024: Gen 913-1191, Bldg 140-158; Gen Payroll 50211-50246, Bldg Payroll 50031. Change Orders for September 2024: Gen $110,895.85, Bldg $108,666.94.
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4.c. Activity Fund Overview for September 2024.
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4.d. Transfer activity funds for September 2024.
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4.e. Public surplus.
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4.f. Approve Purchase Order 143 to Lawton Communications in the sum of $170.00.
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5. Public Comment
This is an open, public meeting held in accordance with the Open Meeting Laws of the State of Oklahoma. The purpose of this meeting is to conduct the business of the Great Plains Technology Center. As elected representatives of the voters and patrons of the Center, the members of the Board of Education will be making decisions concerning the operation of the District. The agenda for Regular Meetings includes an opportunity for the public to address any item appearing on the agenda. Members of the public wishing to speak must sign in with the Clerk of the Board fifteen (15) prior to the convening of the Board meeting. Statements to the Board by the public are limited to no more than three (3) minutes per speaker. The Board reserves the right to limit repetitive comments, comments unrelated to the business of the Board, or the total amount of time dedicated to public comment in a single evening. Board members will not respond to questions or comments during public communications, but the Board President may refer matters of concern to the Superintendent for review and recommendations. |
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6. Information Only - Multimedia Program Update: Miranda Fritts
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7. Administration Team Report - Teresa Abram: Marketing and Communications Director
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8. Director of Marketing and Communications report - Teresa Abram
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9. Treasurer's report - Stacy Pifer
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10. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen
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10.a. Discussion and possible board action on updating the FY25 Estimate of Needs.
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10.b. Discussion and possible board action on 2024-2025 final budget.
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11. Executive Director of Instructional Development (Fred) report - Ken McKee
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12. Director of Human Resources report - Valerie Anderson
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12.a. Discussion and possible board action to approve an updated FY2025 Part-Time Pay Scale.
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13. Director of Instruction report - James Bishop
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13.a. Discussion and possible board action on an addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding between Comanche County Memorial Hospital and Great Plains Technology Center for the Health Resources and Services Administration Grant Simulator Faculty positions.
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14. Director of Instruction report - Blake Thomas
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14.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of Amatrol trainers for the Industrial Automation program.
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15. Director of Business and Industry Services and Adult Career Development report - Morgan Gould
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15.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of robotics training equipment (processors) for the Industrial Maintenance program.
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15.b. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of robotics training equipment (headsets) for the Industrial Maintenance program.
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16. Director of Economic Development report - Keith Bridges
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16.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of a pick-up truck for the Construction Trades program.
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17. Director of Purchasing and Maintenance report - Justin Neeley
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17.a. Discussion and possible board action to purchase 5 HVAC package units for Building 100.
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18. Superintendent's report - Clarence Fortney
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18.a. Next regular board meeting is November 5, 2024.
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19. New Business: New business refers to any matter not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of posting of the agenda. Okla. Stat. tit. 25, Sec. 311(A)(9).
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20. Proposed executive session to discuss:
a. Discussion on retirement of Karen Shirey, Licensed Practical Nurse Coordinator, effective June 30, 2025.
b. Discussion on resignation of Thomas Harris, Yield Production Assistant, effective September 20, 2024. c. Possible employment of part-time personnel, part-time ACD and BIS personnel for FY25 as listed on agenda item so the board can return to open session to vote on employment matters discussed. Executive session authority: 25 Okla. Stat. Sec. 307(B)(1) and (7).
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21. Vote to convene in executive session
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22. Acknowledge board's return to open session
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23. Statement of executive session minutes
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24. Action Items
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24.a. Discussion and possible board action on the retirement of Karen Shirey, Licensed Practical Nurse Coordinator, effective June 30, 2025.
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24.b. Discussion and possible board action on the resignation of Thomas Harris, Yield Production Assistant, effective September 20, 2024.
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24.c. Discussion and possible board action on employment of part-time personnel, part-time ACD and BIS personnel for FY25.
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25. Vote to adjourn
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