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“We’ve been through a lot in the last two years. “These individuals truly care about every aspect of this school district, from students to employees and everything in between,” he said. Winters said he was pleased to serve with the five-member board. “Supplying teachers/students with new equipment, computers and materials is the key to success.” “I’m most passionate about keeping CV Tech on the forefront of technology,” Garrison said. Garrison also recognizes the importance of the business and industry component of Canadian Valley Tech through his work in the oil and gas sector. As a former Yukon teacher and assistant principal, Garrison is familiar with the public education system and emphasizes the impact up-to-date technology can have in the classroom, lab and shop. Rick Garrison, owner of Garrison Brothers Pipe and Equipment, was elected in 2013 and represents Zone 5, including the Mustang area. “The communities that Canadian Valley Tech serves are fortunate to have such an outstanding educational facility under the leadership of Dr. “The education and training received by the students at Canadian Valley Tech is second to none in the state,” McCalla said. McCalla is a partner in the law firm Frailey, Chaffin, Cordell, Perryman, Sterkel, McCalla & Brown and was elected to his seat on the board in 2006. “I am proud to serve on a school board for a district that brings opportunity to many different classes of people, all working to better themselves,” Vickrey said.ĭick McCalla lives in Chickasha and holds the Zone 3 seat. The Minco farmer said he finds satisfaction knowing CV Tech serves a wide variety of individuals. Zone 4 is represented by Jimmie Vickrey, clerk, who has been on the board since 2004. “My father spoke often of the great success at this school, and during my time on the board, I also have seen the positive direction and success of our students.” “There is great satisfaction in being a member of a board whose purpose is to help in education, whether it’s high school or adult students,” Vaught said. A chiropractor, Vaught was appointed to the board in 1995 and elected in 1996. Sid Vaught, whose father was one of CV Tech’s original founding board members, serves the Yukon area in Zone 2 and is vice president. “Our school brings a great service to our communities knowing that I have a small part in a student’s future is gratifying.” “I attended classes at CV Tech before I was on the board, giving me a firsthand experience of how passionate our teachers are in sharing knowledge and helping students,” Fina said. A retired Oklahoma City firefighter, Fina represents the Piedmont area. In 1996, current board President George Fina was appointed to a vacant seat, then elected in the following year. Altogether Canadian Valley Tech serves 21 communities, including Alex, Amber, Banner, Bethany, Calumet, Chickasha, Darlington, El Reno, Friend, Maple, Minco, Mustang, Ninnekah, Piedmont, Pioneer, Pocasset, Riverside, Rush Springs, Tuttle, Union City and Yukon. They take care of an annual budget of nearly $40 million 1,600 full-time students 250 employees and three campuses. “We’re proud of our district, and school board recognition month gives us a great opportunity to recognize and celebrate the commitment our elected board members show to our school system.”Ĭanadian Valley Technology school board members make tough decisions on educational, fiscal and social issues affecting communities in Grady and Canadian counties. “The foundation of school leadership is ensuring equal learning opportunities for all students across the Canadian Valley Technology Center district,” Superintendent Greg Winters said. YUKON - January was School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor the state’s more than 2,700 elected school board members for dedication to students, education and school districts.