01.01 - 01.03 INTRODUCTION, VISION, MISSION

The technology center operates according to policies developed and established by the board of education. The board, which represents the local community, develops policies after careful study and deliberation. The board will regularly assess the effects of its policies and make revisions as necessary.

This manual contains the policies that govern the technology center. Policy development in a modern, progressive school system is a dynamic, on-going process. New problems, issues and needs create a continuing need to develop new policies and revise existing ones.

Each person or office should update his or her copy of this manual as new policies are distributed.

Great Plains Technology Center offers valuable career education for every person, business, and organizations.

The educational program of the technology center will focus on the individual. In assisting each individual to become a responsible citizen, the technology center is contributing to the betterment of our nation and society as a whole. Education is essential to the development of character, physical and mental health, emotional security and provides the foundation for successful living in an ever-changing world.

The mission is to prepare individuals for success in work and life, serving as a driving force for economic development in Southwest Oklahoma.

• We are committed to the communities we serve.
• We are ethical and accountable for our decisions and actions.
• We are dedicated to promoting economic development in Southwest Oklahoma

• GPTC believes in the unity of the school and the communities it serves.
• GPTC believes lifelong learning promotes economic advancement for the students and communities we serve.
• GPTC believes stakeholders are integral to improving programs and services.
• GPTC believes employability skills, technical competence, and academic rigor are essential for student success.
• GPTC believes we prepare our students to be among the most highly skilled workers in the world.

School Improvement Planning

1. Enhance and expand student/customer options.
2. Create an environment for the continuous improvement of the quality of our products and services.
3. Develop partnerships with businesses and other educational institutions to facilitate the development of a comprehensive workforce preparation system in Southwest Oklahoma.
4. Systematically evaluate the success of Great Plains Technology Center and identify opportunities for improvement of our products, processes, and services.