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Jun 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Great Plains Technology Center Board of Education Regular Board Meeting
The board discussed several operational and financial agenda items, including the review of various fund encumbrances, activity fund overviews, and the approval of purchase orders for equipment and services. Key business included the awarding of a bid for demolition services, renewal of insurance policies, closing and transfer of activity fund accounts, and various advertising and marketing agreements. The board also reviewed instructional development contracts, the part-time pay scale for the upcoming fiscal year, and professional development plans. IT infrastructure matters were addressed, including licensing renewals and security consulting services. Additionally, the board considered maintenance contracts for dumpster and HVAC services, tuition reciprocity agreements, and held an executive session to discuss personnel matters, including resignations and employment appointments for the upcoming fiscal year.
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The board meeting agenda included several key topics: the review of financial reports, encumbrances, and activity funds; updates on the teacher preparation program and student enrollment; and discussions regarding multiple agreements, including an MOU for certification exams, an OSSBA employment services agreement, a marketing campaign, and a public relations cooperative agreement. Additional business involved the update of a part-time pay scale, the purchase of various instructional curricula and equipment, and infrastructure projects such as flooring and parking lot maintenance. An executive session was planned to address the employment of instructors and personnel, followed by formal votes on these staffing matters.
Mar 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
School District No. 9 Regular Board Meeting
The meeting's agenda covered several key areas. The consent agenda involved the approval of encumbrances for the General Fund and Building Fund for February 2026, an overview and transfer of Activity Funds for the same month, and approval of agreements with Great Plains Technology Center for FY27, including Memorandums of Understanding for high school academic credits and Biomedical Program Agreements. Discussion items included the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program Update, the auditor's report, and possible board action on a General Services Subcontract Agreement with American Water Enterprises, LLC. Further discussions involved the audit contract for FY26 and Estimate of Needs for FY27, the Frederick campus school calendar for 2026-2027, the purchase of new computer monitors and a badge printing station, changes to cost sheets for full-time programs for FY27, and a Business Development Center Lease Agreement. The board also planned to discuss entering a Memorandum of Understanding with education associations for positional memberships and addressed personnel matters in executive session, including the termination of an employee and the potential employment of part-time personnel.
Feb 3, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
School District No. 9 Regular Board Meeting
Key discussion topics for the meeting included the approval of Financial Year 2026 General Fund and Building Fund Encumbrances and Change Orders for January 2026, the approval of specific Purchase Orders to Lawton Communications, and the presentation of the Activity Fund Overview and transfers for January 2026. Information-only items covered updates on Lawton campus roof repairs, a scholarship check presentation, and an Information Technology (IT) Department update. Action items involved possible board action on an updated FY2026 Part-Time Pay Scale, the addition of tests to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Career Tech Testing Center, agreements with the Oklahoma State Department of Health and Memorial Health Systems of Southwest Oklahoma, and contracting with Clayco Industries Inc. (dba Ford Roofing & Sheet Metal Co.) for roof replacement on the Business Development Center. The board also planned for an executive session to discuss the employment of Administrative personnel for FY27, a candidate for Medical Building Secretary for FY26, and part-time personnel for FY26, with subsequent action items to vote on these employments.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
