September 1, 2026 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 August 11, 2026 regular board meeting.

4.b. Approval of FY27 General Fund Encumbrances for August 2026: #666-947 in the amount of $676,940.20 and Payroll #50201-50215 in the amount of $62,728.42; General Fund Change Orders in the amount of $117,131.34.

4.c. Approval of FY27 Building Fund Encumbrances for August 2026: #89-114 in the amount of $1,754,026.60; Building Fund Change Orders in the amount of $448,017.07.

4.d. Approve Activity Fund Overview for August 2026.

4.e. Approve Transfer of Activity Funds for August 2026.

4.f. Approve Public Surplus.

4.g. Approve Updates to the Great Plains Technology Center Policy and Procedure Manual.

4.g.1. Section 3 Policies
Federal Programs
Raffles

4.h. Approval of Agreements, Contracts, Handbooks, and Memorandums of Understanding.

4.h.1. Surgical Technologist Program Student Handbook and Clinical Handbook for FY27.

4.h.2. Memorandum of Understanding between Great Plains Technology Center and Jim Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center.

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: Presentation on Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) Superintendent Evaluation Tool — Dr. Melonie Hau

7. Treasurer's report - Stacy Pifer

7.a. Discussion and possible board action on adopting the Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) Superintendent Evaluation Tool. 

8. Information Only: Program Highlight of Medical Office and Clinical Services — Instructors Nicole Metzger and William Schlecht

9. Information Only: Ryan Herring Construction, Inc. report on a Guaranteed Maximum Price (G-MAX) proposal — Molly Frye

10. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen

10.a. Discussion and possible board action on a Guaranteed Maximum Price (G-MAX) proposal regarding the Great Plains Technology Center property at 6501 West Gore Boulevard.

10.b. Discussion and possible board action on the 2026-2027 Estimate of Needs and Financial Statement of Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

10.c. Discussion and possible board action on the 2026-2027 final budget.

10.d. Discussion and possible board action on additional premium for auto insurance.

10.e. Information Only: Gore Project Funding Update

11. Director of Marketing and Communications report - Teresa Abram
(presented by Ken McKee)

12. Tillman/Kiowa County Campus Director's report - Ken McKee

12.a. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of additional Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) instructional resources for the Distance Education Practical Nursing Program at the Tillman-Kiowa Campus in Frederick.

13. Director of Student Resources report - Courtney Ferguson

13.a. Information Only: Enrollment Update

13.b. Discussion and possible board action to approve the SpouseWorks Scholarship Program Memorandum of Understanding for Education and Training Providers.

14. Director of Instructional Services report - Brandon Mayer

14.a. Information Only: Update on Student Certification/Licensing Fees Scholarships.

14.b. Discussion and possible board action on the Choose Aerospace Aviation Maintenance Curriculum License Agreement.

14.c. Discussion and possible board action on the purchase of Hunter Maverick Premium Leverless Tire Changer plus Large Bore, Dual Wheel Kit for the Automotive Service Technician program using Carl Perkins Funds. 

15. Deputy Superintendent's report - Morgan Gould

15.a. Discussion and possible board action on approving a contract with Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services.

16. Superintendent's report - Joelle Jolly

16.a. Next regular board meeting is October 6, 2026 at the Frederick campus.

17. 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).

18. Proposed executive session to discuss:

19. Vote to convene in executive session

20. Acknowledge board's return to open session

21. Statement of executive session minutes

22. Action Items

22.a. Discussion and possible board action on the resignation of Ann-Jeanette Lee, Part-Time Adult Education and Family Literacy (AEFL) Secretary, effective September 1, 2026.

22.b. Discussion and possible board action on the employment of Kimberly Brown as Clinical Faculty - Grant Funded Practical Nurse Instructor for FY27.

22.c. Discussion and possible board action on employment of part-time personnel and part-time Workforce and Economic Development (WED) personnel for FY27.

23. Vote to adjourn