On Monday evening, January 8, 2024, Kassie Pettit was sworn in to serve as a board member (Seat/Zone 3, Office #1) of Caddo Kiowa Technology Center’s school board.

“We are excited to have Ms. Pettit on the board. Being a former student at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center will provide her with a unique perspective, as she helps the technology center meet the needs of patrons and communities”, stated CKTC Superintendent Tony Hancock.

Pettit is from Apache and replaced long-time board member Mr. Phil Perryman.

January is also School Board Recognition Month, so CKTC administration and staff would like to thank all of our members serving on the board for their hard work and dedication to our district.

Hancock added “While it is school board appreciation month, Caddo Kiowa Technology Center would like to take the opportunity to thank our board members for their service to the district. Those that serve on the school board at CKTC are conscientious and dedicated people committed to helping the school serve all of the communities and patrons throughout the district. Their service to the district is essential to the success of the school and is greatly appreciated.”

Mr. Phil Perryman served on the board at Caddo Kiowa Technology Center as a member for 14 years. Perryman recently retired after many years of hard work and service to Caddo Kiowa Technology Center. “Mr. Perryman has been an outstanding board member for Caddo Kiowa Technology Center. His commitment to staff and students never wavered. It has been a pleasure to work with Mr. Perryman during my tenure. He will be missed on the CKTC board”, stated Tony Hancock, Superintendent of CKTC. Caddo Kiowa Technology Center staff also added that they appreciate his support for the tech center and admired his passion for providing education to CKTC students.

Above: Phil Perryman and CKTC Board President Dustin Tackett

CKTC’s robotics team – The Crickets –  were very honored and pleased to be awarded a grant in the amount of $3,200 by the Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO). These funds will go directly toward the design and development of next year’s robot, and other expenses related to the continued success of the program.

“PSO and our employees seek to play an active, positive role in the communities where we live and work. Our partnerships, grants and sponsorships are among the many ways we strive to improve the quality of life for all in our communities.” – Michael Hixson, PSO Manager of External Affairs

“In education, as in life, actions speak louder than words. PSO is a great example of a company that truly embodies this adage, as they continue to generously support our kids’ success. We appreciate their sponsorship, and look forward to another successful robotics season.” – Reed Allen, Team 2373 Lead Mentor/Coach

Tether Tech Safety, USA received the Incubator Tenant of the Year at the annual Oklahoma Venture Forum awards luncheon held at the Oklahoma History Center.

This award, presented by the Oklahoma Business Incubator Association, recognizes outstanding startup companies currently housed in one of the 31 Oklahoma business incubators. Caddo Kiowa Business Development Center Incubator manager Shawn Freie, nominated Tether Tech Safety, USA for the prestigious award.

Located in Caddo Kiowa Technology Center’s Business Incubator, TTS manufactures a product designed to protect against tractor trailer wheel-off incidents, using a thick steel cable running through the axle tube and tethered to a pair of wheel-end caps. This design prevents the wheel assembly from separating in the event of a bearing failure. Developers Billy Turner and Troy Miller.

The event included recognition for economic impact, venture of the year, new venture, entrepreneurial champion and incubator tenant, recognizing all aspects related to the entrepreneurial community. All nominated companies are independently owned and operated, and headquartered inside Oklahoma.

On February 8, 2022 residents in the Caddo Kiowa Technology Center service area will have the opportunity to cast their vote to change the millage rate from the current 1 mil to 5 mills. The passage of this millage would provide stable and predictable funding to ensure the needs of students, teachers and communities are served for many years to come. Funds from this measure will be used to improve current buildings (some more than 50 years old), needing significant investment to remain viable training facilities, improve and/or address issues including safety (improved public safety including installing fire always and sprinkler systems in buildings), childcare center (redesign and modernize of the childcare center to meet community demand and to provide a better, safer and brighter learning environment), fire department support (support the 28 volunteer fire departments in the CKTC district by providing a portable burn trailer that will allow those departments to train locally for structure fees), and both current and future infrastructure/building needs (improved existing infrastructure for the campus including roads, plumbing, electrical, sidewalks, roofs, air conditioners, etc.)

The second question on the ballot would keep the vote in effect unless another election was called to change it. This would eliminate the need to vote on the millage annually.

If you would like to learn more about the upcoming election on Tuesday February 8, 2022 – please visit www.cktc.edu/millage for more information.