June 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM - Regular Board Meeting

1. Prayer

2. Call to order

3. Introduction of guests

4. Consent Agenda:

4.a. Minutes of June 2, 2026 regular board meeting.

4.b. Approval of FY26 General Fund Encumbrances for June 2026: #3018-3055 in the amount of $68,891.14 and Payroll #50290-50306 in the amount of $7,827.12; General Fund Change Orders in the amount of -$533,219.45.

4.c. Approval of FY26 Building Fund Encumbrances for June 2026: #147-149 in the amount of $150,125.00; Building Fund Change Orders in the amount of -$14,863.70.

4.d. Approval of FY27 General Fund Encumbrances for July 2026: #1-288 in the amount of $3,003,952.97 and Payroll #50000-50162 in the amount of $14,527,713.63.

4.e. Approval of FY27 Building Fund Encumbrances for July 2026: #1-288 in the amount of $274,235.00 and Payroll #50000-50019 in the amount of $1,332,440.93.

4.f. Activity Fund Overview for June 2026.

4.g. Transfer of Activity Funds for June 2026.

4.h. Public Surplus.

4.i. Approve Clinical Rotation Agreement between Great Plains Technology Center and Ayers Nursing Home. 

4.j. Approve Clinical Affiliation Agreement between Great Plains Technology Center and Altus Emergency Medical Services/Altus Fire - Emergency Medical Services.

4.k. Approve the FY27 Marketing and Communications Plan and Brand Style Guide.

4.l. Approve Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens and Tuberculosis for FY27.

4.m. Approve Great Plains Technology Center Student Handbook for FY27.

4.n. Approve FY27 Emergency Management Plans for Lawton and Frederick campuses.

4.o. Approve Goodyear Industrial Maintenance Trainee Program Policies and Procedures Handbook for FY27.

4.p. Approve Goodyear Industrial Maintenance Internship Program Policies and Procedures Handbook for FY27.

4.q. Approve FY27 Handbooks for the following programs:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Firefighter Training Academy
Nursing Services
Combination Welding
Online Academics Guide
Paramedic
Surgical Technologist
Practical Nursing

4.r. Approve additions/modifications to the Great Plains Technology Center Board Policy & Procedure Manual:

4.r.1. Section 3 Policies regarding:
Procurement
Purchasing Card
School Closure
Activity Funds
Employee Fundraising
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Guidelines
Great Plains Technology Center Scholarships
Special Events
Business Development Center Services
Sales Tax Exemption and Personal Purchase (NEW Policy)
Activity Fund Violations (NEW Policy)
Violation of Purchasing Policies (NEW Policy)

4.r.2. Section 5 Policies regarding:
Inventories

4.r.3. Section 6 Policies regarding:
Employee Leave
Fair Labor Standards Act Compliance
Leave Summary Table
Professional Development
Sick Leave Sharing
Testing Employees with Regard to the Use of Alcohol and Illegal Chemical Substances
Tuition Reimbursement, Tuition Waiver and Payment of Testing Fees Required for Certification and Licenses

4.r.4. Section 7 Policies Regarding:
Evaluation of Professional Staff
Resignation of Certified Personnel
Suspension, Dismissal and NonReemployment of Instructors

4.r.5. Section 8 Policies Regarding:
Probationary Period
Reduction in Force of Support Personnel

4.r.6. Section 9 Policies Regarding:
Student Records
Notification of Rights Under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
Document Retention

4.r.7. Section 10 Policies Regarding:
Assessments
Enrollment for Those Convicted of Felonies
Minor Student Residency
Adult Student Behavior
Secondary Student Behavior
Secondary Student Suspensions (Out-of-school)
Gun-Free Schools Secondary Student Suspension
Student Bullying
Student Possession of Dangerous Weapons
Testing Students with Regard to the Use of Alcohol and Illegal Chemical Substances
Students, Drugs, and Alcohol
Student Search and Seizure
Administration of Medication to Minor Students
Student Diabetes Care and Management
Student Grades
Work-Based Learning
Live Work
Career and Technology Student Organizations (CTSO)
Virtual, Hybrid, and Distance Instruction
Secondary Class Field Trips
Suicide Awareness, Training, and Prevention
Transgender and NonBinary Student Records
Student Mental Health Crisis Protocol
Tuition Payment Policy and Procedures for Full Time Programs - Short Term Programs

4.r.8. Section 11 Policies Regarding:
Grievance Procedure for Filing, Processing and Resolving Complaints Alleging Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation

4.s. Approve FY27 Purchase Order 73 to Lawton Communications in the sum of $2,385.00.

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. Treasurer's report - Stacy Pifer

7. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen

7.a. Discussion and possible board action on the 2026-2027 preliminary budget. 

7.b. Discussion and possible board action on issuing a one-time longevity stipend.

7.c. Discussion and possible board action on approving the activity fund sub-accounts for FY27.

7.d. Discussion and possible board action on payment of various county visual inspection fees for FY27.

7.e. Discussion and possible board action to open a blanket purchase order for fuel purchases for FY27.

7.f. Discussion and possible board action on changing the name of the Pre-Engineering Activity Fund to the Applied Engineering and Drafting Activity Fund.

7.g. Discussion and possible board action to identify Great Plains Technology Center's Purchasing Agent, Receiving Agent, Treasurer, Activity Fund Custodian, Activity Fund Bookkeeper, Deputy Treasurer, Encumbrance Clerk, and Deputy Encumbrance Clerk for fiscal year 2027.

8. Director of Marketing and Communications report - Teresa Abram

9. Director of Human Resources report - Valerie Anderson
(Presented by James Bishop)

9.a. Discussion and possible board action on legal services with Rosenstein, Fist & Ringold for FY27.

9.b. Discussion and possible board action on legal services with Steven R Robinson, Attorney at Law PLLC for FY27.

10. Director of Instructional Services report - Brandon Mayer
(Presented by James Bishop)

10.a. Discussion and possible board action to approve the cost sheet for the Practical Nursing Distance Education Program for FY27.

10.b. Discussion and possible board action on the High School Cosmetology Cost Sheet for Post-Secondary Student Returners.

11. Director of Instruction report - James Bishop

11.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of Nursing Central reference material from Unbound Medicine.

11.b. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of test preparation curriculum for Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) students.

12. Director of Instruction report - Blake Thomas
(Presented by Justin McNeil)

12.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of automotive service equipment for the Automotive Service Technician program using Carl Perkins Grant Funds.

13. Director of Information Technology report - Bill Matthey

13.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of Cisco SmartNet Support Renewal for FY27.

13.b. Discussion and possible board action on the renewal of support and subscriptions for Sonis Student Management System and Izenda Reporting.

14. Superintendent's report - Joelle Jolly

14.a. Next regular board meeting is August 11, 2026.

15. 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).

16. Proposed executive session to discuss:

17. Vote to convene in executive session

18. Acknowledge board's return to open session

19. Statement of executive session minutes

20. Action Items

20.a. Discussion and possible board action on the resignation of Katlyn Teague, Trade and Industry Program Teaching Assistant, effective June 15, 2026.

20.b. Discussion and possible board action on the resignation of Gary Tyler, Economic Development Coordinator (Part-Time), effective June 30, 2026.

20.c. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Part-Time Food Service Worker for FY27.

20.d. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of candidate as Workforce and Economic Development (WED) Coordinator (Evening) for FY27.

20.e. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of part-time personnel and part-time Workforce and Economic Development (WED) personnel as listed on Appendix A and B for FY27.

21. Vote to adjourn