November 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Prayer - Brandon Mayer

2. Call to order

3. Introduction of guests

4. Consent Agenda:

4.a. Approve Minutes of October 7, 2025 Regular Board Meeting.

4.b. Approval of FY26 General Fund Encumbrances for October 2025: #1308-1525 in the amount of $311,569.96 and Payroll #50249-50259 in the amount of $3,949.72; General Fund Change Orders in the amount of $43,312.19.

4.c. Approval of FY26 Building Fund Encumbrances for October 2025: #112-117 in the amount of $368,982.82; Building Fund Change Orders in the amount of -$1,376.07.

4.d. Activity Fund Overview for October 2025.

4.e. Transfer Activity Funds for October 2025.

4.f. Public Surplus.

4.g. Approve Purchase Orders #1363, 1408, & 1479 to Lawton Communications in the sum of $989.00.

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) minutes 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.

6. Information Only: Lawton Campus Roof Replacement Update — Jeff Jung

7. Information Only: Program Update — Python Programming, Instructor Emily Ozment

8. Treasurer's report - Stacy Pifer

8.a. Information Only: Discussion on Board Meeting dates for calendar year 2026.

8.b. Discussion and possible board action on the resolution calling for a Board of Education Primary Election on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 and a Board of Education General Election on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

9. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen

9.a. Information Only: Discussion on funding options for the renovation/remodel project at 6501 West Gore Boulevard, Lawton, Oklahoma.

9.b. Discussion and possible board action on paying one-time stipends to full-time staff and regular part-time staff.

10. Director of Marketing and Communications report - Teresa Abram
Presented by Jonna Turner

10.a. Discussion and possible board action on advertising with Lawton Publishing Company, doing business as the Lawton Constitution.

10.b. Discussion and possible board action on professional marketing services from The AMG Team for digital advertising.

11. Executive Director of Instructional Development (Frederick) report - Ken McKee

12. Director of Human Resources report - Valerie Anderson

12.a. Discussion and possible board action to pay a one-time stipend to Willie Davis for additional duties and responsibilities performed upon the resignation of the previous Information Technology Services Instructor.

13. Director of Information Technology - Bill Matthey

13.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of Veeam backup support, licenses, and services.

13.b. Discussion and possible board action on approving the contract with OneNet to provide Internet service for the Frederick Campus.

13.c. Discussion and possible board action on purchasing additional support and services from Jenzabar for Sonis Improvements.

14. Deputy Superintendent's report - Morgan Gould

14.a. Discussion and possible board action on a Cooperative Lease Agreement for Building 900.

15. Superintendent's report - Joelle Jolly

15.a. Next regular board meeting is December 2, 2025.

16. 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).

17. Proposed executive session to discuss:

18. Vote to convene in executive session

19. Acknowledge board's return to open session

20. Statement of executive session minutes

21. Action Items

21.a. Discussion and possible board action on the resignation of Matthew Harrison, Grounds Maintenance Worker, effective October 20, 2025.

21.b. Discussion and possible board action on employment of part-time personnel and part-time Workforce and Economic Development (WED) personnel for FY26.

22. Vote to adjourn