REPORT TO TAXPAYERS

PARTNER IN PROGRESS FAC TS FINANCIAL OVERVIEW FUND INCOME EXPENS

P OT L I G H T ON AU T R Y S U CC E S S F O U N D AT I O N PROGRAMS ENROLLMEN
RAINING CAREER TRAINING CLASSES CONNEC TING YOU BOARD MEMBER
2009-10
 CEO/BOARD OF education
Dear Taxpayer:

Delivering the best education and training for our

community is our job at Autry Technology Center.
Since we opened our doors in 1967, we have
connected generations of students to brighter
futures and assisted many local businesses with on-
the-job training.

We are proud to hear about the young welder who is

Dr. James Strate,
CEO/Superintendent
now making over $50 an hour, just a few short years
after leaving our program. Success stories like his,
and many others, inspire the staff to do what they
do best—teach students to thrive in their careers by
learning in a hands-on environment using the latest
technology.

Local industry helps shape curriculum for our

programs, as well as for shorter classes. We value our
partnerships with local employers, area high schools,
higher education and our community. Together
Now we are one of 29 we are able to prepare students to be productive
technology centers members of Oklahoma’s workforce.
with 60 campuses
On behalf of our board of education, our staff and
our students, we thank you for your support and
encourage you to come see what Autry can do for
you. We look forward to the opportunity to help you
connect to your future!

Sincerely,

James W. Strate, Ed.D.

Superintendent, CEO

Martie Oyler -President Kyle Hohmann-V. President Cheri Ezzell- Clerk Les Clickner-Deputy Clerk Steve Biddle -Member
 Table of Contents

2.......................... Superintendent’s Message

3...............................................Table of Contents

4............................................Financial Overview

5..............................Career Training Programs

6-7..................Business & Industry Services

8-9.........................Autry Technology Center

Educational Foundation

10........................................................Autry FACTS

11-12...........Spotlight on Autry Successes

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FINANCIAL overview
2009-10 GENERAL & BUILDING FUND INCOME

2009-10 GENERAL & BUILDING FUND INCOME

State
$3,807,499.00
33%

Federal Local
$88,652.00 $7,754,953.00
1% 66%

2009-10 GENERAL & BUILDING FUND EXPENSES

2009-10 GENERAL & BUILDING FUND EXPENSES

Construction & Remodel

$2,198,198.78
18%
Capital Outlay Instruction
$800,246.17 $4,544,626.28
6% 36%
Non-Program Charges
$482,646.36
4%

Operation of Plant
$1,083,928.79 Transportation Guidance & Counseling
9% $148,189.04 General Instructional Support $412,579.21
1% Administration $1,548,126.38 3%
$326,128.73 12%
3%
General Support
$956,541.27
8%

INSTRUCTION GUIDANCE & COUNSELING

Classroom activities, instructor salaries, Student Services, counseling, assessment,
supplies, and support and financial aid

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND NON-PROGRAM CHARGES

INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Resale accounts, student aid, revaluation
Administrative salaries, supervision of assessment, and legal services
instructional activities, Board of Education
TRANSPORTATION
CAPITAL OUTLAY Transportation of students and maintenance
Building and site improvements, and of school vehicles
equipment purchases
The administration at Autry
OPERATION OF PLANT Technology Center is responsible and
Building maintenance, utilities, grounds ethical with the resources entrusted
maintenance, and equipment maintenance to us.

GENERAL SUPPORT We take our role as guardians of your

Finance office, information technology,
marketing and communications and school-
wide support
tax dollars seriously. The largest
por tion of our budget is allocated
to the most impor tant par t of our
mission–training our community and
state workforce.

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CAREER TRAINING programs ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology
Construction Technology
Drafting & Design
Business, ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS
Information Graphic Arts
Technology and
Accounting BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT
& TECHNOLOGY
Autry’s business, Accounting Services
Administrative Services
information Network Administration
technology
(IT) and HEALTH SERVICES
accounting programs Dental Assistant
Health Careers
prepare students for a variety of careers. Medical Administrative
From classes in accounting and administrative Medical Assistant
services to network administration and medical MRI
Practical Nursing
administrative, Autry’s team of businesses and Radiography
IT instructors provide hands-on experience Respiratory Care
with the latest equipment and technology. Surgical Technology

HOSPITALITY & HUMAN SERVICES

Students work with accounting software; learn Cosmetology
to manage and troubleshoot computers; work Culinary Arts
to install, configure and troubleshoot software Early Care & Hospitality Education
and hardware on networks and laptops and LAW & PUBLIC SAFETY
learn all the basics to be successful as a medical Fire Fighter
administrative professional.
MANUFACTURING & TRADES
Mechatronics Systems
Mechatronics
Welding Technology
Full-Time ENROLLMENT
SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS
Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics
• 356 High School
805 • 449 Adults
• 108 Autry Scholarship
TRANSPORTATION
Automotive Technology
Total Students Recipients
Collision Repair Technology
Diesel Technology
Power Products

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 Partner in Progress 2010
Aerosock, Inc.
Aerosock, Inc. was founded in 1985 with a goal of manufacturing the
best windsock in the industry. Donna Lemmons has succeeded in
“Their entrepreneurial building a business which sells windsocks and related items across the
globe as they set an example of building a successful small business
spirit and their within a CareerTech incubation program.

willingness to help This company was one of the early clients of the James W. Strate Center
for Business Development at Autry Technology Center. What started as a
other emerging small company servicing primarily the oil and gas industry now provides
products for the aviation industry and many others. Currently, 90% of
businesses made their products are shipped outside the state. It has also expanded to
offer wind sock frames and printing services.
them an obvious choice
“Their entrepreneurial spirit and their willingness to help other emerging
as our Partner for businesses made them an obvious choice as our Partner for Progress
Progress Award for Award for 2010,” says Brian Gaddy, Autry’s coordinator for the Center. “We
are proud of their success and appreciative of their partnership with us
2010.” and the CareerTech system.

As Aerosock continues to grow, add employees and expand their

markets, Donna always finds time to work with other clients at The
Brian Gaddy Center who are working through earlier stages of business development.
The Center for Business She gives back to The Center and Autry by donating customized
Development Coordinator
windsocks and providing Autry Technology Center decals. She serves as
a strong example to young women considering going into business.

Aerosock exemplifies how well the business incubation process can

work. The company moved to Enid with goals to provide a steady
second income and it has, instead, blossomed into a thriving business.
Aerosock is an advocate, client and partner for Autry. The relationship
benefits both organizations: Aerosock receives consulting, training and
all the benefits of being a part of The Center, and in turn; the
company helps Autry better serve Enid and other growing
companies.

This partnership continues to grow. Both organizations

look forward to more successes. This collaboration
allows Autry and The Center to fulfill its mission,
while helping Aerosock grow far beyond its
original goals.
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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY SERVICES
We serve over
500 different
business
clients.
Listed below
are a few of our
customers:

ADM Milling, AdvancePierre

Foods, Inc., All-Solutions 4U,
Atwoods, A.W. Brueggemann,
Central National Bank, City of Enid,
Complete Production Services/
Hamm Management, Computer
Sciences Corporation, Continental
Resources, Envirotech Engineering
& Consulting, Inc., Garfield County,
GEFCO, Golden Oaks Senior Living
Community, Greater Enid Chamber
of Commerce, Groendyke Transport,
Greenbrier, Hackney Ladish,
HammerWilliams/JiffyTrip, Integris
Research indicates
Bass Baptist Health Center, Johnston Did you Know? businesses that emerge
Enterprises, Koch Nitrogen, Mid- from an incubator
America Wholesale, Mid-Continent Over 12,915
Packaging, NORCE, North American Individuals environment have a
Stonecrafters, Oklahoma Predictive Served higher success rate
Maintenance User’s Group, Oxbow
than those without
Calcining LLC, Roberts Ranch of 25,442+
Oklahoma, Security National Bank, Total Training Hours this support (over 80%
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, vs. 20%).
StarTek, The Commons, Vance Air 4,534
Force Base. Total Classes
For information
Over 500 Brian Gaddy
Business Clients bgaddy@autrytech.com
Served 580.242.2750, x198

Some of our many services include:

Agricultural Business Management
American Management Association Programs
Business Development Seminars
Executive Leadership Council
Government Contracting Bid Assistance
Human Resource Certificate
Industrial Maintenance
Leadership Development
Organizational Development
Safety Solutions
Six Sigma/Lean Initiatives
Small Business Management
Start Your Own Business
 turning
dreams
success
into

The Autry Educational Foundation provides

financial assistance to help those who cannot
afford education and training. From the
student who suddenly had no housing, to
the single mother who needed help getting
eye glasses, to many who could not pay all
their tuition or afford all their books, the funds
from the foundation help students toward a
brighter future.

In 2009-10 the foundation presented over

$10,000 in grants to individuals who needed
it. These grants improved the lives of nearly
50 students. Most importantly—whether the
check was for $50 or $500—these awards turn
dreams into successes and make it possible
for students to succeed personally and
professionally.

GOVERNING BOARD
The Autry Foundation is governed by a
volunteer board of community leaders.
Steve Biddle Sara Hill
Kim Blankenship Don Johnson
Aaron Brownlee Mike Klemme
Janet Cordell Lori Long
April Danahy Ann Price
Matt Davis Cyndy Shepherd
Rob Fries David Russell
Matt Habibi

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 Autry Technology Center Educational Foundation
If you wish to make a donation, contact
Molly Helm at 580.242.2750

09-10 Foundation Income and Expenses

Donations $16,740.00
Investment income $548.36
Municipal interest $5,580.00
Total Income $22,868.00
Student assistance $10,880.00
Operations $4,777.00
Total Expenses $15,657.00

Operations:

Accounting fee $720.00
Bank mgmt. fees $1,751.00
Insurance $1,295.00
Rent $1,000.00
Supplies $11.00

$4,777.00

Thank You
for your contribution to the
Autry Technology Center Educational Foundation!

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 2009 District Facts

DISTRICT ZONE MAP

• Population 58,892
• 23,564 households
• Over 1,650 businesses
• 42,613 residents over
age 20, 22.6% hold a
bachelor’s degree or
higher
• $42,316 median for
county household (2008)

Large employers include:

• Vance Air Force Base
• Advance Food Company
• Computer Sciences
Corporation
• Enid Board of Education
• Integris Bass Baptist
Health Center
• St. Mary’s Regional
Medical Center

DISTRICTS SERVED SCHOOL DISTRICTS SERVED SCHOOL DISTRICTS SERVED

Enid; Chisholm; Cimarron; Covington-Douglas;

Drummond; Garber; Kremlin-Hillsdale; Pioneer-Pleasant
Vale; Pond Creek-Hunter; Waukomis; Home School

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 Spotlight on Autry

STUDENTS
National Qualifiers
Seth Olsen - Diesel Technology
Scott Gore - Motorcycle Service Technology
Brittany Lefler - Medical Terminology (post-secondary)
Nathan Davis - Medical Terminology (secondary)
Allura Dean – Prepared Speech, Business & Information Technology
Mechatronics Team
Travis Jarvis and Josh Walker - Secondary Team

Business Professionals of America Spring Leadership Conference

Gwen Wells, 1st place, Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
Allura Dean, 1st place, Prepared Speech

Breaking Traditions (non-traditional student awards)

Rachel Woolridge - Diesel Technology

STAFF
Cheryl Cooksey, was named Educator of the Year by Printing Industries of America.

The Autry Educational Foundation gave away over $10,000 in grants to students
who needed assistance.

Randy Breitenkamp, with Fence Solutions, Inc., received The Journal Record
“Innovator of the Year” award. Fence Solutions has been a client at the Center for
Business Development for nearly a year.

Melissa Baker participated in Leadership Greater Enid.

Bea Paul, was named National Educator of the Year by the Association for Career
and Technical Education.

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 The Autry Scholarship is one of the best benefits
for area taxpayers. It is available to high school
graduates who (1) live in the Autry district (2) Apply Now!
lived in the Autry district their senior year in high Contact a career counselor
school, and (3) meet enrollment guidelines.
580.242.2750
Students may attend during any or all of the or visit autrytech.com
three years immediately following high school
graduation. This scholarship covers tuition only
for semester-type classes.
Students are responsible for the cost of books,
supplies and any additional charges. Scholarship
eligibility will be reviewed each semester.
Not redeemable for cash.

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Autry Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
Autry Technology Center no discrimina en bases de sexo, raza, color, religión, incapacidad, edad, origen de nacionalidad y estado de civil.