Meeting Agenda
1. Prayer - Mike Newell
2. Call to order
3. Introduction of guests
4. Consent Agenda:
4.a. Minutes of July 6, 2021 regular board meeting and July 16, 2021 special board meeting.
4.b. Encumbrances for July 2021 Gen 20128-20734; Gen Payroll 70190-70230; Bldg 28047-28132; Bldg Payroll 75027-75031; Change Orders $78,748.48.
4.c. Transfer activity funds for July 2021.
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 prior to appearing on the agenda.  Members of the public wishing to speak must sign in with the Clerk of the Board prior to the convening of the Board meeting.  Statements to the Board by the public are limited to no more than 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- Leah Fultz
7. Director of Marketing and Communications Report - Susan Hardy-Brooks
8. Tillman/Kiowa County Campus Director's Report - Ken McKee
9. Business Development Center update
10. Director of Human Resources - Valerie Anderson
10.a. Discussion and possible board action to approve changes to the Great Plains Technology Center Policy and Procedure Manual for 2021-2022.
11. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen
11.a. Discussion and possible board action on renewal of workers' compensation insurance.
11.b. Discussion and possible board action on payment of various county visual inspection fees.
12. Director of Instructional Services report - Bill Matthey
12.a. Information Only: Approval of programs by Oklahoma CareerTech.
13. Campus Directors report - Justin McNeil
13.a. Oklahoma Department of Education Accreditation.
14. Health Science Services & STEM Education Director's report - Mike Newell
14.a. Discussion and possible board action on sharps disposal contract.
15. Director of Information and Technology report - Lance Alston
15.a. Discussion and possible board action renew Cisco Hardware/Software support for campus network equipment (SmartNet).
16. Director of Maintenance and Purchasing report - Justin Neeley
16.a. Discussion and possible board action on purchase and installation of 12.5 ton HVAC package unit - Building 600.
17. Superintendent's report - Clarence Fortney
17.a. Next regular board meeting is September 7, 2021.
18. 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).
19. Proposed executive session to discuss:
a. Discussion to employ an Adult Career Development Secretary for FY22.
b. Discussion to employ a Part-time Testing Center Proctor for FY22.
c. Discussion to employ a Part-time Public Safety Programs Assistant for FY22.
d. Discussion on resignation of Jennifer Ward, PN Flex Instructor, effective September 9, 2021.
e. Possible employment of  part-time personnel, part-time ACD and BIS personnel for FY22 as listed 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).
20. Vote to convene in executive session
21. Acknowledge board's return to open session
22. Statement of executive session minutes
23. Action Items
23.a. Discussion and possible board action to employ an Adult Career Development Secretary for FY22.
23.b. Discussion and possible board action to employ Part-time Testing Center Proctor for FY22.
23.c. Discussion and possible board action to employ a Part-time Public Safety Programs Assistant for FY22.
23.d. Discussion and possible board action to accept the resignation of Jennifer Ward, PN Flex Instructor, effective September 9, 2021.
23.e. Discussion and possible board action on employment of part-time personnel, part-time ACD and BIS personnel for FY22.
24. Vote to adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Board Meeting
Agenda Item:
1. Prayer - Mike Newell
Agenda Item:
2. Call to order
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3. Introduction of guests
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4. Consent Agenda:
Agenda Item:
4.a. Minutes of July 6, 2021 regular board meeting and July 16, 2021 special board meeting.
Agenda Item:
4.b. Encumbrances for July 2021 Gen 20128-20734; Gen Payroll 70190-70230; Bldg 28047-28132; Bldg Payroll 75027-75031; Change Orders $78,748.48.
Agenda Item:
4.c. Transfer activity funds for July 2021.
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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 prior to appearing on the agenda.  Members of the public wishing to speak must sign in with the Clerk of the Board prior to the convening of the Board meeting.  Statements to the Board by the public are limited to no more than 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. Treasurer's report- Leah Fultz
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7. Director of Marketing and Communications Report - Susan Hardy-Brooks
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8. Tillman/Kiowa County Campus Director's Report - Ken McKee
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9. Business Development Center update
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10. Director of Human Resources - Valerie Anderson
Agenda Item:
10.a. Discussion and possible board action to approve changes to the Great Plains Technology Center Policy and Procedure Manual for 2021-2022.
Agenda Item:
11. Director of Finance report - Lindsey Billen
Agenda Item:
11.a. Discussion and possible board action on renewal of workers' compensation insurance.
Agenda Item:
11.b. Discussion and possible board action on payment of various county visual inspection fees.
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12. Director of Instructional Services report - Bill Matthey
Agenda Item:
12.a. Information Only: Approval of programs by Oklahoma CareerTech.
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13. Campus Directors report - Justin McNeil
Agenda Item:
13.a. Oklahoma Department of Education Accreditation.
Agenda Item:
14. Health Science Services & STEM Education Director's report - Mike Newell
Agenda Item:
14.a. Discussion and possible board action on sharps disposal contract.
Agenda Item:
15. Director of Information and Technology report - Lance Alston
Agenda Item:
15.a. Discussion and possible board action renew Cisco Hardware/Software support for campus network equipment (SmartNet).
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16. Director of Maintenance and Purchasing report - Justin Neeley
Agenda Item:
16.a. Discussion and possible board action on purchase and installation of 12.5 ton HVAC package unit - Building 600.
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17. Superintendent's report - Clarence Fortney
Agenda Item:
17.a. Next regular board meeting is September 7, 2021.
Agenda Item:
18. 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).
Agenda Item:
19. Proposed executive session to discuss:
a. Discussion to employ an Adult Career Development Secretary for FY22.
b. Discussion to employ a Part-time Testing Center Proctor for FY22.
c. Discussion to employ a Part-time Public Safety Programs Assistant for FY22.
d. Discussion on resignation of Jennifer Ward, PN Flex Instructor, effective September 9, 2021.
e. Possible employment of  part-time personnel, part-time ACD and BIS personnel for FY22 as listed 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).
Agenda Item:
20. Vote to convene in executive session
Agenda Item:
21. Acknowledge board's return to open session
Agenda Item:
22. Statement of executive session minutes
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23. Action Items
Agenda Item:
23.a. Discussion and possible board action to employ an Adult Career Development Secretary for FY22.
Agenda Item:
23.b. Discussion and possible board action to employ Part-time Testing Center Proctor for FY22.
Agenda Item:
23.c. Discussion and possible board action to employ a Part-time Public Safety Programs Assistant for FY22.
Agenda Item:
23.d. Discussion and possible board action to accept the resignation of Jennifer Ward, PN Flex Instructor, effective September 9, 2021.
Agenda Item:
23.e. Discussion and possible board action on employment of part-time personnel, part-time ACD and BIS personnel for FY22.
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24. Vote to adjourn

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