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Creating a LegaCy of Leadershipfy 2009 A n n u A l R e p o R t
fy 2009
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Contents
3 Letter from Superintendent/CEO
4 Board of Education
5 Administration & Leadership
6 Mission/Vision
7 Our Namesake: Dr. Tuttle
8 Oklahoma’s CareerTech System
9 Francis Tuttle District
10 Enrollment
12 Adult & Career Development Classes
14 Business & Industry Services
16 Career Training Programs
18 Special Programs
20 Budget
21 Revenues/Expenditures
22 Thinking Green
24 Rockwell 2010
26 Successes
28 Serving the Community
30 Wellness Program
31 Francis Tuttle Foundation
32 Partnerships
Bosses inherit suBordinates–
leaders earn followers.
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CREATINGLEADERSHIP2
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letter fromsuperintendent/Ceo
Dear Francis Tuttle Stakeholder:
All of Oklahoma has faced economic
challenges not seen for generations. Yet, through
the foresight of state and local leaders, our
communities have not been impacted as deeply
as some regions of the country.
Over the years, diversification of the
makeup of Oklahoma industry has helped
ke ep coffers sheltere d from e conom ic
downturn. Francis Tuttle has played an
integral role in helping area businesses
maintain a quality workforce and boost
productivity in spite of national trends.
I am proud of the efforts that the staff
and faculty at Francis Tuttle put into serving
students, business clients and the communities
that comprise the district. This sense of pride is
commonplace at our institution, and student
achievement reflects this positive attitude.
Support from the community reinforces all
of this, and tells us that you believe in Francis
Tuttle, and for that, we thank you.
This Annual Report demonstrates some
of the successes from our ongoing efforts, and it
serves as a measure of our progress. I have every
confidence that we will continue to fulfill the
desires of students and business clients to not
only achieve, but to exceed their goals.
Our mission, to prepare our customers
for success in the workplace, is our primary
goal. Collectively, our ideas, efforts and
resources create an environment where each
student can learn new skills, and businesses
can develop new, customized tools that
strengthen their bottom line.
Please take a few moments to review some
of the highlights of 2008-2009. The students,
staff and faculty stand proud and look forward
to exceeding these in years ahead.
Sincerely,
Tom Friedemann, Ed.D.
Dr. Tom FrieDemannSuperinTenDenT/Ceo
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Board of education
1 Kurt LoeffeLhoLz
Zone 1 - Putnam City Public School District North; Deer Creek Public School District South
office Term: 2006-2011
Board office: Member
memBer Since: 2008
occupaTion: Owner/President, Remedy Staffing of Oklahoma
2 Buddy Sanford
Zone 2 - Deer Creek Public School District North; Crescent Public School District; Edmond Public School District West
office Term: 2007-2012
Board office: Clerk
memBer Since: 1981
occupaTion: Vice President, Member’s Financial Services, Weokie Credit Union
3 david GiLLoGLy
Zone 3 - Putnam City Public School District ,Central Area; Millwood School District
office Term: 2008-2013
Board office: Vice President
memBer Since: 2001
occupaTion: Economics & Management Part-Time Instructor, Oklahoma Baptist University; Retired President & Chief Operations Officer, Express Personnel
Always open to suggestions of how to do things better, the Board has consistently shown strong commitment to students,
employees and district patrons, represented by a combined 90+ years of service to the district.
4 Suzette northcutt rhodeS
Zone 4 - Putnam City Public School District, South; Western Heights Public School District
office Term: 2009-2014
Board office: President
memBer Since: 2007 (previously served 1979-2000)
occupaTion: President, Suzette Northcutt Rhodes Consulting (a division of SuNor Properties, Inc.); Adjunct Professor, School of Professional Studies, Southern Nazarene University
5 BoB turner
Zone 5 - Edmond Public School District, East
office Term: 2010-2015
Board office: Member
memBer Since: 1979
occupaTion: Co-founder of Turner & Company, a building development firm
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administration & leadership
BiLL aLLenDirector, Industrial and Technical/Personal Services Programs
ricK diMitDirector, Human Resources
MaLcoLM foWLerDirector, Portland Campus
Marie hoWardDirector, Reno Campus
Ken KochDirector, Marketing & Communications
dr. MiLLie WeatherfordAdministrator/Principal, Rockwell Campus
Jody WeMhanerDirector, Health Sciences Programs
1 dr. toM friedeMann Superintendent/CEO
2 Bruce caMPBeLL Chief of Staff
3 dr. PeGGy GeiB Chief Industry Officer
4 dr. Jane vauGhn Chief Quality Officer
5 ruSS heSter Chief Technology Officer
6 Stacy tiGer Chief Career Planning Officer
7 MicheLLe KeyLon Executive Director, Instruction
8 dave BroWn Executive Director, Facility Development
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THE
BIGPICTuRE6
Our VisionIn pursuit of Francis Tuttle’s preferred future, we are constantly striving to achieve our vision:
To be the first choice for programs and services in career and technology education.
Our MissionThe fundamental reason we exist is to serve our stakeholders. This is the focal point of all our efforts:
We prepare our customers for success in the workplace.
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our namesake:dr. francis tuttle
Francis Tuttle Technology Center is named in honor of the founder of Oklahoma’s
CareerTech system, the late Dr. Francis Tuttle. Dr. Tuttle was known internationally as an
innovator and a pioneer in career and technology education. His far-reaching vision created the
system that has been hailed as one of the premier systems in the nation, as well as a model for
consolidation of school resources. Dr. Tuttle initiated the programs and an educational system
that serves as the economic development branch of Oklahoma education. His belief was that
specific focus on the workforce needs of the marketplace with the delivery of on-time, just-in-
time, customized training for business and industry wishing to locate in our state would indeed
lead to a diverse economic infrastructure. His vision and dedication to Oklahoma’s vocational-
technical education system continues to provide a skilled, ready-made workforce for American
industry. International visitors hoping to replicate Dr. Tuttle’s vision come to see first-hand the
training system lauded by economic development experts in their respective nations. Francis
Tuttle Technology Center takes pride in being the namesake school of Dr. Tuttle.
Dr. FranCiS TuTTle
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Oklahoma’s internationally renowned CareerTech system
had its beginnings amidst a crisis of worldwide significance,
which prompted America to move to overcome the world’s
fear and disbelief. America’s superiority in technology and
education was challenged in 1957, when Russian scientists
launched Sputnik and created a “Space Race.”
U.S. leaders quickly convened to develop strategies to
address this unprecedented challenge. One strategy emphasized
math and science in schools to prepare more scientists and
engineers to design equipment for space travel. History revealed
that the U.S. successfully surpassed the Russian challenge, but
on the way to the moon, it became clear that a piece of the
puzzle was missing—a growing number of scientists called for
a greater number of trained technicians who could assist in
building, altering, repairing and maintaining this equipment.
In 1963, the Kennedy administration established a blue-
ribbon taskforce to address this critical shortage and set forth
The National Vocational Education Act of 1963. It authorized
matching funds to states to expand vocational education
programs in a manner that would work locally.
Dewey Bartlett campaigned for Governor on a platform
of economic development, stating that diversification and
attracting new industry into the state would be required to
accomplish long-term stability. Part of Bartlett’s plan was to
develop an infrastructure that would provide training for a
quality workforce for manufacturers to locate to our state or
expand existing businesses.
As State Coordinator of Area Vocational-Technical
Schools in Oklahoma, Dr. Francis Tuttle had a vision
for implementing the system. Tuttle had wrestled with
providing quality CareerTech programs as a high school
administrator, and knew of the expense to provide quality
programs. The federal matching grant was the necessary
catalyst to institute his vision, and with Governor Bartlett
and a willing legislature behind him, state funding to launch
the system became a reality.
By providing quality training for high school and
adult students, as well as business and industry clients,
CareerTech serves as the economic development branch of
Oklahoma’s education system by focusing on the workforce
needs of the marketplace.
Francis Tuttle Technolog y Center works closely with
business and education partners to address concerns specific to
the local business community. Thousands of individuals seeking
a productive career, a quality lifestyle, or simply a new skill take
advantage of their local technology centers, and Francis Tuttle
is proud to be part of Oklahoma’s strong CareerTech system.
oklahoma’s Careertech system
FRAnCIS tuttle teCHnoloGY
CenteR DIStRICt
francis tuttle districtthe fr a nciS tuttLe diStr ict is a
consolidated technolog y center district
comprised of the Crescent, Deer Creek,
E d m o n d , M i l l w o o d , P u t n a m C i t y
and Western He i g ht s Pu b l i c S c h o o l
districts—a total of 415 square miles.
Deer Creek
CresCent
putnam CitymillwooD
eDmonD
western heights
Crescent is located approximately 20 miles
north of the Francis Tuttle portland Campus.
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enrollment
*one full time equivalency (fTe) is equivalent to 525 classroom hours. each high school student attending one-half day (3 hours) generates one fTe over the course of one school year. an adult student attending all day (6 hours) over the course of one school year generates two fTes.
adult & career development (7.5%)
Business & industry Services (8.5%)
career Training programs (84%)
TOTAL ENROLLMENTS (FTE*): 3,041.37
2008-2009 enrollment
OuRENROLLmENT10
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totAl ENROLLMENT
ACDaDulT & CareerDevelopmenT
Adult and Career Development classes are short-term training classes designed to help adults learn specific skills. These are developed based on community needs and interests, and are often developed from a portion of one of Francis Tuttle’s Career Training Programs.
Bus in e ss a n d in d ustr y tr a in ing i s customized for the respective industry and/or company, as required by their specific needs. Examples include: When the City of Edmond, Okla., asked for a cross-training program for Public Works employees in wastewater, water line and street maintenance, Francis Tuttle BIS team members helped to develop a comprehensive, standardized training curriculum that is now poised to roll out for other municipalities, as well. When a local wind energy company sought a quick ramp-up of qualified service technicians, a mere ninety days passed from an initial conversation to holding the first wind turbine technician training program.
Career Training Programs are specifically designed to deliver the knowledge and skills necessary for students to go directly from classrooms and labs to a career. Equipment and facilities replicate that with which students will work, and curriculum is developed with advisory c o mm i t t e e inp ut f ro m emp l oy e e s and business owners working in each respective industry.
ACD BIS Ctp
CtpCareer Training
programS
BISBuSineSS & inDuSTry
ServiCeS
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adult & Career development Classes
A wide variety of offerings are available in different
formats, locations and timeframes to meet the varying needs of
busy adults. Many of these lead to program completion, and/or
prepare students for third-party certification.
Classes range from professional continuing education
for licensing requirements, to personal and professional
development, to special interests and crafts. Times vary from
daytime to evening and weekends. Classes are offered at each
of Francis Tuttle’s three campuses, as well as the Downtown
Community Center in Edmond.
New classes are often formed due to district demand,
and new instructors are sought to fill requests for classes. A
continuing effort for citizen and industry-specific input is
sought for class offerings to meet the varied needs of individuals
and business employees. In addition, classes are reviewed on a
regular basis to determine interest levels to continue offerings.
online CampusAll students, current and prospective, have access to more
than 1,500 courses online, via Francis Tuttle’s Online Campus.
The Online Campus is designed to meet the educational goals
of diverse learners, offering career training programs and adult
continuing education courses in convenient learning formats,
while providing learners worldwide with Francis Tuttle’s highly
regarded professional education, anytime, anywhere.
Students can log in at any time and have access to recorded
audio lectures, video presentations and interactive simulations,
and review examples and supporting materials via the Internet.
Students may interact with instructors and with each other
through live lectures, chat, messaging and discussion boards.
Programs are structured in one of two ways: cohort-based,
in a structured, small group format to build strong, lasting
relationships among students; or self-paced, to meet the
individual schedules and time frames of busy learners.
During the 2008-2009 school year, Adult & Career Development programs totaled 11,780 enrollments.
*one full time equivalency (fTe) is equivalent to 525 classroom hours. each high school student attending one-half day (3 hours) generates one fTe over the course of one school year. an adult student attending all day (6 hours) over the course of one school year generates two fTes.
TOTAL ENROLLMENTS: 11,780 (229 FTE*)
CONTINuING EDuCATION
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Criminal Justice
Francis Tuttle is a resource for continuing education
programs, including skills upgrades for professional development, personal
enrichment, special interest classes, and required courses for professional licensing, such
as those leading toward home inspector certification.
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Business & industry services
Business and Industry Services at Francis Tuttle is a
comprehensive business consulting and training resource group
comprised of specialists experienced in a variety of industries. We
understand that all things impact the bottom line and we create
customized business performance solutions to address the needs
of an organization as a whole. From training for new technologies,
to strategic planning for business ventures, to specialized safety
training for the unique hazards of the workplace, we offer services
to develop, enhance and ensure the success of local businesses,
whether a sole proprietor or a Fortune 500 company.
The team’s primary goal is to help businesses meet and
exceed expectations. The team served more than 400 companies
in 2008-2009, with 15,713 enrollments in training courses,
workshops and seminars, customized according to market needs
for each individual business and organization. In addition,
the Business and Entrepreneurial Services program assisted
56 clients in creating and implementing strategies, goals,
and objectives to help strengthen their companies. The Bid
Assistance Center served 215 companies that sought to learn
more about selling to the government.
The Business & Industry Services team at Francis Tuttle served more than 400 companies in 2008-2009.
2008-2009 enrollment
TOTAL ENROLLMENTS: 15,713 (257.26 FTE*)
customized industry Training: 3,357 (20.0%)
Government entity Training: 1,782 (10.6%)
Safety Training: 7,652 (45.7%)
Training for existing industry: 692 (4.1%)
Training for industry program (Tip): 2,230 (13.3%)
*one full time equivalency (fTe) is equivalent to 525 classroom hours. each high school student attending one-half day (3 hours) generates one fTe over the course of one school year. an adult student attending all day (6 hours) over the course of one school year generates two fTes.
AIRCRAfTSHEET mETAL
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Preparing Aircraft Sheet
Metal mechanics to repair and overhaul
America’s public and private aircraft requires stringent attention to detail and specific knowledge of
applicable tools and materials. The safety of our armed forces and the flying public
depend on these quality craftsmen each day.
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*one full time equivalency (fTe) is equivalent to 525 classroom hours. each high school student attending one-half day (3 hours) generates one fTe over the course of one school year. an adult student attending all day (6 hours) over the course of one school year generates two fTes.
Career training Programs“As of one year following completion, 96.0 percent of students were employed in their career area, were serving in the military, continuing their education, and/or were employed in another field.”
Francis Tuttle Career Training Programs numbered
3,806 enrollments during 2008-2009. This number represents
our commitment to serving the community. Many individual
successes and life-changing accounts are among these.
Enrollment capacity is set by the Oklahoma Department
of Career and Technology Education Board to maintain an
optimum student/teacher ratio. Francis Tuttle maintained 85
percent capacity for the 2008-2009 school year.
Partner school service rate
The Francis Tuttle district is comprised of the collective
geographic boundaries of its six partner school districts. The
“service rate” refers to the percentage of high school junior
and senior students served. Francis Tuttle increased the
service rate significantly during recent years with a focused
effort to assist high school students in their pursuit of
education and higher wages.
0 5 10 15 20 25
FY04: 12.97%
FY05: 18.50%
FY06: 20.21%
FY07: 20.73%
FY08: 21.24%
0 20 40 60 80 100
FY04: 95.2%
FY05: 94.7%
FY06: 95.9%
FY07: 94.3%
FY08: 96.0%
Positive student Placement
TOTAL ENROLLMENTS: 3,806 (2,553 FTE*)
Francis Tuttle and the Oklahoma Department of
Career and Technology Education consider Positive Student
Placement as employment in the career area of training (placed
related), service in the military, continuing education, and/or
employment in other fields (placed non-related). Over the last
five years, Francis Tuttle has averaged 95.7% Positive Placement.
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AuDIO &vIDEO PRODuCTION
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Students in the Audio & Video
Production program learn techniques, equipment,
lighting and other behind-the-scenes skills necessary to script, direct and edit
broadcast-quality audio and video productions.
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special Programs“Francis Tuttle is home to several unique programs designed to cater to the specific needs of students.”
Project hoPeProject HOPE is a highly successful and nationally
recognized dropout prevention and recover y program
developed to assist district high school students to obtain
their high school diploma, as well as professional career skills
preparing them for successful employment. After completion,
many of these students go on to college. The graduation/
retention rate for Project HOPE is approximately 80 percent, at
the same time that the national average for alternative education
programs is approximately 50 percent.
training oklahomans to be Productive (toP)
The TOP program helps welfare recipients reenter the
workforce with a marketable, career-focused skill and a series of
“life skills” such as teamwork, conflict resolution, employment
interviewing, basic money management and other skills that
help them to manage life and work on a daily basis. The program
is funded by the federal Personal Responsibility and Work
Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and various state
initiatives “to get welfare recipients trained and employed.”
Career ConnectionsCareer Connections is a credit recovery program for
freshmen and sophomores being piloted in three Edmond
high schools, with emphasis on math, English and career-
focused training.
Young Probationer Construction trades Program
The Young Probationer Construction Trades program helps
to guide young Oklahomans to a better life by offering skills
training in a high growth/high demand and economically vital
industry relevant to the Oklahoman and American economies.
Participants also learn academic skills toward successful
completion of a high school diploma or GED, and a framework
of critical life skills that many lack prior to their participation, all
while helping to deter them from a life of crime.
Girl techGirl Tech is a mentoring program developed to encourage
females in their pursuit of non-traditional careers in science,
engineering and information technology. Students are partnered
with professional women in a related industry, and participate
in activities designed to motivate and develop leadership skills.
superintendent’s leadership academySLA is designed to maximize capabilities for students who
have demonstrated exemplary leadership skills and have been
identified by their instructors as having leadership potential.
SLA features a series of development opportunities in areas such
as team building, personality type recognition, public speaking
and community service.
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YOuNGPROBATIONER
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Students in the Young Probationer
Construction Trades program learn residential construction
techniques, from carpentry and framing to drywall finishing, in addition to training for the
Oklahoma Career Readiness Certificate (WorkKeys), a framework of critical life skills and a G.E.D., for those who need it.
BudgetThe local patrons of the Francis Tuttle Technology Center
district contribute the majority of funding for school operations. As
shown below, 83.9% of operating funds come from the taxpayers of
the Crescent, Deer Creek, Edmond, Millwood, Putnam City and
Western Heights districts, and other local sources. Another 10.9%
comes from state funding, while 3.6% of operating funds are from
Federal sources. Small percentages come from various investments
and reimbursements.
Francis Tuttle responsibly allocates fiscal resources, serving
as good stewards of taxpayer funds, as decisions are weighed
carefully based on long-term objectives.
Francis Tuttle is one of twenty-nine Technology Center
school districts that receive funding from the State of
Oklahoma. The State uses a Funding Formula to determine the
allocation to the districts. The Funding Formula was recently
changed, to reallocate limited resources within the system. As
a result of that change, Francis Tuttle’s Formula Allocation is
being reduced over a five year period.
The State of Oklahoma has experienced a budget shortfall
during FY 2010 and is forecasting a smaller budget for FY 2011.
This has resulted in a reduction of State funding for Francis
Tuttle. In response to these changes, Francis Tuttle reviews and
decreases discretionary spending as required.
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expenditures
The difference between Revenues and Expendituresis carried forward to the following year’s budget.
instruction: 16,385,217 (35.8%)
instructional Support: 5,248,157 (11.5%)
operational Support: 14,754,733 (32.3%)
non-instructional Services: 1,174,959 (2.6%)
financial aid and other uses: 1,149,369 (2.5%)
capital outlay: 5,774,563 (12.6%)
debt Service: 1,211,896 (2.7%)
repayments: 34,888 (Less than 1%)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $45,733,782
revenues
Local: ad Valorem: $37,535,109 (77.2%)
Local: Tuition & other $3,240,304 (6.7%)
interest: $723,966 (1.5%)
State: $5,318,675 (10.9%)
federal: $1,749,600 (3.6%)
reimbursements: $40,505 (Less than 1%)
TOTAL REVENUE: $48,608,159
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thinking Green
• Replacing exterior lighting with more energy efficient fixtures
• Adding a “Bulb Eater” system to grind and recycle used light bulbs
• Installation of more energy efficient light switches and ceiling sensors to turn off lights when not in use
• Installation of energy efficient T-8 interior lighting fixtures and bulbs
• Researching systems to determine the most energy- and cost-efficient drinking water methods and products, including a pilot program to convert airborne humidity into drinking water
• Installation of waterless plumbing fixtures where feasible
• Recycling of oil, anti-freeze, other lubricants, batteries and tires in the auto services programs
• Recycling of used carpet
• Improved paper recycling program
• Continuation of a cardboard recycling program
• Use of recycled paper products when feasible
• Replacement and recycling of damaged ceiling tiles
• Planting of additional trees
• Use of environmentally friendly products and recycling of product containers in student hair salons
• Use of environmentally friendly products on lawns, plants and sidewalks
• Continuation of replacing hand towel dispensers with recycled paper and efficiency dispensers
• Environmentally friendly and energy efficient use of building materials and methods in construction
• Elimination of purchasing polystyrene cups
• Utilizing environmentally friendly cleaning products and more efficient building materials
• Meetings include “paperless” agendas, projected on a screen whenever possible, and, when handout materials are necessary, printing a limited number
• Continuation of a water-based, environmentally friendly automotive paint system in the Automotive Collision Repair program (which will be required of all collision repair facilities in Oklahoma by 2012)
• Continued partnership with The University of Central Oklahoma to study new environmentally friendly products and procedures
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Francis Tuttle takes pride in the efforts of all employees to be environmentally friendly, some of which include:
PLANNING fOR THE
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Twenty trees were planted at
Francis Tuttle campuses to commemorate Earth Day.
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rockwell 2010
Francis Tuttle is moving forward with the Rockwell 2010
Project to strengthen employment and growth opportunities
for a strong and exciting future in the district. Growth in both
population and breadth of industries necessitate this major
construction project, strategically planned to deliver positive
economic impact by serving new customers and helping to fuel
further economic development.
The new facilities for the Business & Industry Services
division will be the first structural component completed,
followed by the School of Culinary Arts and repurposing of
space and expansion for the Health Sciences Center. As a part
of Francis Tuttle’s Master Plan, a great deal of consideration and
research went into the decisions on how best to serve patrons of
the district.
A major objective of Rockwell 2010 has been to anticipate
and plan for the long-range development and construction of
the Rockwell Campus by revising, repairing and completing
the infrastructure; planning for future building sites and related
parking; anticipating re-purposed uses for existing buildings;
and protecting and improving “green” spaces.
Another major objective of Rockwell 2010 is to address
environmental responsibilities and operational efficiencies. This
objective will be met by utilizing green construction materials
and techniques, and by purchasing furniture and equipment
which minimize adverse environmental impact.
Francis Tuttle’s customers and employees will see
improvements as the various phases of Rockwell 2010 are
completed, including centralized and accessible dining
and commons areas; enhanced campus safety and security
measures; improved traffic and parking management; and
improved access to buildings.
Francis Tuttle has consistently demonstrated that we put
our facilities to good use to benefit students and the Oklahoma
economy. Rockwell 2010 is the next step in the evolution of
facilities and grounds, poising the district for strategic growth.
…strategically planned to deliver positive economic impact by serving new customers and helping to fuel further economic development.
mOvINGfORwARD
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The Rockwell 2010 project is unfolding
rapidly as Francis Tuttle strategically expands to meet the
workforce needs of local employers. The new facilities will help to strengthen
the Oklahoma economy by increasing employee training opportunities for new and existing companies.
student national Gold medalists
More than 200 students placed in the Top 10 in State and District competitions, and 82 students competed in their respective National competitions, with 9 earning National Gold Medals in student organization contests:
HOSA National Leadership Conference in Nashville, TNPostsecondary Practical Nursing/Medical Reading
tawna Picklechristy Pena traci hinkle
BPA National Leadership Conference in Reno, NVPostsecondary Computer Animation Team
Matthew Wangler Jeanna Staerkel
FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Nashville, TNOccupational Job interview
farah aboubead
DECA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CAProgram of Work Team
rex douglaselysa PowersShaune Palen
successesFrancis Tuttle Technology Center celebrated many successes during 2008-2009. Among them were student accomplishments and individual staff recognitions, as well as organizational achievements.
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student & staff successes
• Pre-Engineering Academy students competed in the FIRST Robotics competition for the fifth consecutive year.
• Pre-Engineering and CAD program students combined to win the State Governor’s Challenge of the Real World Design Challenge and placed fourth in the national competition in Washington, DC.
• Francis Tuttle received a 9th consecutive Gold Star S chool Award by the Okla homa Association of Technology Centers.
• The Young Probationer Construction Trades Program was named a finalist for the Journal Record’s Innovator of the Year award, marking the 4th consecutive year FT has been a finalist.
• Francis Tuttle partner Snap on Tools received Oklahoma Association of Career and Technolog y Education’s (OKACTE) Partners in Progress award.
• Superintendent/CEO Dr. Tom Friedemann was honored with the Arch Alexander Award, in recognition of his significant contributions to career and technology education in the State of Oklahoma.
• Practical Nursing instructor Stormie Roberson was named the Health Occupations Education division’s Outstanding New Teacher, the OKACTE Outstanding New Teacher and later won the ACTE Region IV New Teacher of the Year award.
• Andrew Hammontree ser ved as President of the Oklahoma Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
• Rebecca Conner served as Secretary of the Oklahoma Association of College Testing Personnel, and as Treasurer of the Oklahoma Association of Career and Employment Professionals.
• Shelley Cadamy was selected for OKC Business’ “Forty
under Forty,” was recognized by Leadership Oklahoma City for the 2009 Paragon Award for her volunteer work, and was named as a member of The Journal Record’s “2009 Fifty Making a Difference.”
• Former Superintendent/CEO Dr. Kay Martin received the AdvancED Innovation Award (parent organization of Nor th Centra l Asso c iation Comm iss ion on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), among others.
• Program Development Specialist Earl Bailey and Portland Campus Director Malcolm Fowler were named to the Compressed Natural Gas Advisory Board for Chesapeake Energy. Earl Bailey also served on the Board of Directors for the Oklahoma Trucking Association.
• Denton Blevins completed Leadership Edmond Class XXIV. • Fernanda Carment served as an Ambassador for The
Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. • Culinary Arts instructor Chef Kim Lynch won two
American Culinary Federation Gold medals, as well as “Best in Show” in the pastry chef competition.
• Computer Technology instructor Sherri Gleaves received the Outstanding Teacher in Community Service award in the Business and Information Technology Education division.
• Marketing and Professional Sales instructor Candice Curry received the New Professional of the Year award in the Marketing Education division.
• Pre-Engineering Academy Science and Engineering instructor Julia Utley received the New Professional of the Year award in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics division.
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serving the Community
During 2008-2009, Francis Tuttle’s Community Service
Task Force, Francis Tuttle Partners and Friends, documented
community service endeavors, some of which included:
• Staff assisted in the construction of homes and
preparation of lawn beds with Central Oklahoma
Habitat for Humanity;
• Staff cleared litter at a large metro area park during the
Oklahoma City Beautiful Litterblitz campaign;
• Staff co-sponsored (with Edmond Public Schools and
The University of Central Oklahoma) and staffed three
Saturday Night Live dances for disabled children and
adults;
• Students and staff assisted with the Special Olympics of
Oklahoma Bocce Competition in Stillwater;
• The Students Against Hunger Food Drive was held in
the Fall to re-stock the Francis Tuttle food closet for
students in need, and contributed to the Oklahoma
Regional Food Bank;
• Francis Tuttle staff utilized payroll deduction to
contribute to the United Way of Central Oklahoma;
• Students and staff regularly participate and collect
donations to benefit the American Cancer Society;
• The Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
student organization participated in the Hertz Health
Fair, the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, the Walk
Now for Autism event, the Grace Lutheran Church
Health Fair, the Oklahoma State Health Department
Diabetes Education and Awareness event, collected
health care-related items for donation to troops in Iraq,
participated in a campus-wide coat drive and adopted a
family for the Christmas holiday.
• Francis Tuttle was also recognized in 2008-2009 as a
finalist for the Journal Record’s annual Beacon Awards
in the Large Organization Category for Charitable
Influence. With a primary goal to help students with
families have an enjoyable Christmas holiday with
gifts, food and other items, the Christmas Assistance
Program, helped 33 families and 90 children.
Students and staff at Francis Tuttle participate in many worthy activities each year through community service, encouraging volunteerism and charitable giving.
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Our faculty and staff make
involvement in community service activities a regular
commitment. Student organizations include community service in their charters.
As shown here at a Habitat for Humanity site, helping people through our giving of time and resources
is always a priority, and is a part of the Francis Tuttle way.
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wellness ProgramFrancis Tuttle established a Wellness Committee during
2008-2009 to assist employees to develop a plan for personal
health improvement through prevention, early detection and
adoption of healthy lifestyle choices, helping to create an
overall more healthy organization. Many opportunities were
provided for staff, and an initiative was developed to help
students find healthy lifestyle alternatives. The committee
sought opportunities which coincided with community service
activities for both staff and students to participate. A number of
activities were offered, including:
• Health screening and flexibility test for full-time staff• Establishment of a Weight Watchers at Work program• Coordination of a Lunch & Learn seminar program• Physical exams (no cost to full-time staff )• Exercise Classes• Flu and pneumonia vaccinations• Stipend incentive for the adoption and maintenance
of healthy habits
The committee held a student health and wellness fair
to distribute information about healthy lifestyle choices,
nutrition, and health, vision and dental screening, with plans
for continued emphasis on healthy living concepts.
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The Mission of the Francis Tuttle Foundation is “To secure
resources for the purpose of providing financial assistance and
learning opportunities to students, and to enhance and improve
programs and facilities at Francis Tuttle in alignment with the
mission of Francis Tuttle.”
Foundation funds come from employee payroll deduction,
corporate and individual gifts, vending commissions and
endowment earnings. Fifty-two percent of Francis Tuttle
employees regularly donate to the Foundation through
payroll deduction ($20,060 during 2008-2009).
The Foundation has several ways to help needy students.
By far the largest is the tuition assistance program. Career
Advisors assist the Foundation in selecting the neediest
students. For 2008-2009, the Francis Tuttle Foundation paid
tuition for seventy-one students. In the past five years ending
the francis tuttle foundation
expensesTuition Grants: $33,425 (50.0%)
Grant from designated: $10,831 (16.2%)
emergency Grants: $770 (1%)
employee Benefits: $8,026 (12%)
operating expense: $13,782 (20.6%)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $66,834
employee Gifts: $20,060 (21.7%)
corporate & individual Gifts: $29,214 (31.6%)
endowment earnings: $9,836 (10.6%)
Vending machine commissions: $22,299 (24.1%)
dividends & interest: $11,018 (11.9%)
TOTAL REVENUE: $92,427
income
June 30, 2009, the Foundation made tuition payments of
more than $143,466 for three hundred and eight students. All
recipients are students preparing themselves for productive
roles in the workplace, and in society.
Second in magnitude are the student loan programs.
Forty-eight student loans totaling $13,050 were given during
2008-2009. Loans are usually repaid in the same school year.
Student loans up to $300 are made to those whose federal
financial aid has been approved but not yet received.
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designated for specific needs, including funds that have
been designated by donors for emergency assistance grants.
In 2008-2009, one hundred and thirty-eight students
were g iven assistance through Emergenc y Grants and
Designated Grants totaling $11,886.
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PartnershipsFrancis Tuttle proudly fosters mutually beneficial, win-win
partnerships with many educational, business and community
organizations to determine the best long-term strategies to meet
both current and future demands. Some of our partners are
listed below:
Program advisory committees (approximately 700 members, representing various industries)oklahoma Blood institute (student and staff blood drives)edmond downtown community centeredmond economic development authorityoklahoma energy resources Boardcentral oklahoma Workforce investment BoardThe oklahoma academyThe oklahoma city community foundationoklahoma department of commerceWorkforce oklahomacenter for Municipal excellence
Partner School districts
Crescent
Deer Creek
Edmond
Millwood
Putnam City
Western Heights
higher education Partners
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma State University–Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State University–Okmulgee
The University of Central Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma–College of Engineering
Oklahoma State University–College of Engineering
Oklahoma Christian University – College of Engineering
chambers of commerce
Deer Creek Chamber of Commerce
Edmond Chamber of Commerce
Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Northwest Chamber of Commerce
South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
The State Chamber of Commerce
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It is the policy of Francis Tuttle not to discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, gender/sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, or disabilities. This policy shall be followed in the operation of its educational programs and activities, recruitment, admissions, employment practices and other educational services. Inquiries concerning application of this policy may be directed to the Human Resources Director, who serves as the Coordinator of Title IX; Section 504; and Americans with Disabilities Act for all campuses, at 12777 N. Rockwell, Oklahoma City, OK 73142-2789, (405) 717-7799.