AS THE WORKFORCE CAPITAL, AUTRY TECH’S MOST VALUABLE ASSET IS HANDS-ON TRAINING, AND ALTHOUGH THIS DELIVERY METHOD MAY BECOME UNAVAILABLE, OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A PRODUCTIVE AND PREPARED WORKFORCE FOR EMPLOYERS.
As the situation continues to evolve, students and parents/guardians will be notified as our status changes. Please review the documents below to find information on our current measures in place during the COVID-19 health pandemic.
ADAPTABLE HEALTH PANDEMIC RESPONSE PLAN
Autry Technology Center is corresponding with the decision-making model recommended by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
Please note the Oklahoma State Department of Education criteria for the color-coded levels for Orange 1, Orange 2 and Red differs from the Oklahoma State Health Department criteria. Autry Tech’s Status Guidelines including instructional modes, learning environments, and prevention measures incorporate recommendations from the Oklahoma State Department Education’s School Safety Protocols.
Each Friday, Autry Tech will align our Adaptable Health Pandemic Response Plan with the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s COVID-19 Alert System, designed to assess risk for exposure in countries across the state utilizing a four-tiered risk measurement tool with corresponding color categories.
ON CAMPUS PREVENTION MEASURES
In accordance with state and local guidelines, and direction from appropriate Oklahoma state agencies, Autry Technology Center locations began Reopening Phase 4 on Monday, July 13, 2020.
ADMITTANCE CHECKLIST
Per CDC recommendations, individuals showing symptoms or those who have been in close contact with someone with symptoms are advised to stay home.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call 580.242.2750 to communicate with Janet Strate or Jeff Huffman, Directors of Full-Time Programs.
IN RESPONSE TO THIS PANDEMIC, OUR ROLE AT AUTRY TECHNOLOGY CENTER IS TO SERVE AS A
RESOURCE TO OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS DURING THIS COVID-19 CRISIS.
Although Autry Tech is not affiliated with the Small Business Administration, our goal continues to be to support our community businesses by providing resources and assistance. Autry Tech has partnered with Enid Regional Development Alliance, the Greater Enid Chamber of Commerce and REI Oklahoma, which allows our teams to expand our expertise and better serve your business during this difficult time.



Below you will find a list of resources and information. We will continue to add additional resources as they are made available in the future.
ENID REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE
HUB INTERNATIONAL - SAFETY, RISK SERVICES & INSURANCE BROKER
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
OKLAHOMA UNEMPLOYMENT
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
WORKPLACE SAFETY
WAGES, HOURS & LEAVE
- Department of Labor Homepage
- COVID-19 and the Fair Labor Standards Act: Questions and Answers
- COVID-19 and the Family and Medical Leave Act: Questions and Answers
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
- FCCRA – Employer Paid Leave
Please don’t hesitate to contact our team by clicking below or call us directly at 580.242.2750.
AT AUTRY TECHNOLOGY CENTER, THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELL-BEING OF OUR STUDENTS AND STAFF ARE OUR TOP PRIORITIES.
We have taken extraordinary steps since reopening our campus to protect our tech center community and do our part to stop the spread of this virus. We will continue to rigorously adhere to local, state and CDC guidelines. As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, updates will be made on the district website – autrytech.edu – and social media pages. If you have questions or individual concerns, please contact Autry Technology Center at 580.242.2750.
JANUARY 15, 2021
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Wednesday, Jan. 13 and Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021, primarily in the northeast wing between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home after receiving positive test results on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
JANUARY 4, 2021
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, primarily in the northwest wing between 1 and 1:45 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home after receiving positive test results on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
DECEMBER 18, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Thursday, Dec. 17 and Friday, Dec. 18, primarily in the northwest wing between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home after receiving positive test results on Friday, Dec. 18. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Thursday, Dec. 10 and Friday, Dec. 11, primarily in the northeast wing between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home after receiving positive test results on Sunday, Dec. 13. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
DECEMBER 5, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Thursday, Dec. 3, primarily in the Student Services office between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home after receiving positive test results on Friday, Dec. 4. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
DECEMBER 5, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Wednesday, Dec. 2, primarily in the southwest wing between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. This individual has been under quarantine since Thursday, Dec. 3, and is now isolating at home after receiving positive test results on Saturday, Dec. 5. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
DECEMBER 4, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Tuesday, Dec. 1, primarily in the Corporate Training office between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. This individual began quarantining on Wednesday, Dec. 2 and is now isolating at home after receiving positive test results on Friday, Dec. 4. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
DECEMBER 2, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Monday, Nov. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 1, primarily in the Adult Career Development office between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
NOVEMBER 21, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Thursday, Nov. 19 and Friday, Nov. 20, primarily in the southwest wing between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Saturday, Nov. 21. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Monday, Nov. 16 and Tuesday, Nov. 17, primarily in the northeast wing between 7:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Thursday, Nov. 19. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
The individual was at Franklin Covey – Helping Clients Succeed training on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at an offsite location. This individual is now isolating at home since testing positive on Friday, Nov. 13. As determined by the Garfield County Health Department, anyone who may have been in close contact with this person has been directly notified and advised with information on next steps.
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Thursday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, primarily in the northwest wing between 7:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Saturday, Nov. 6. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, primarily in the health wing between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Friday, Nov. 6. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
OCTOBER 20, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, primarily in the northwest wing between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, primarily in the northwest wing between 7:30 and 10 a.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
OCTOBER 20, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, primarily in the health wing between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
OCTOBER 5, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s Woodring campus on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, primarily between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Sunday, Oct. 4. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
OCTOBER 2, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, primarily in the health wing between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Thursday, Oct. 1. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, primarily in the southwest wing between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Saturday, Sept. 26. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
The individual was last on Autry Tech’s main campus on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, primarily in the southwest wing between 8:15 and 11:15 a.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, primarily in the northeast wing between 8:15 and 11:15 a.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Saturday, Sept. 26. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
The individual was last on Autry Tech’s main campus on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, primarily in the southeast wing between 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Thursday, Sept. 24. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, primarily in the northwest wing and lectorium between 8:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
The individual was at Autry Tech’s Strate Center on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, primarily between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive over the weekend. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
AUGUST 18, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14, primarily in northwest wing from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Monday, August 17. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
JULY 17, 2020
The individual was at Autry Tech’s Woodring Campus from Tuesday, July 14, 2020 to Thursday, July 16, 2020, primarily between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and has not been on campus since then. This individual tested positive on Friday, July 17, 2020, and is now isolating at home. The affected areas at Autry Tech are temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
JULY 14, 2020
The individual was at Autry Tech’s Strate Center from Wednesday, July 8, 2020 to Friday, July 10, 2020, primarily between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. and has not been on campus since then. The individual was also potentially on Autry Tech’s main campus during this time period. This individual also attended Autry Tech’s Dare to Lead event at the Stride Bank Center on Thursday, July 9, 2020. This individual tested positive on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, and is now isolating at home. The affected areas at Autry Tech are temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
JULY 10, 2020
The individual was on Autry Tech’s main campus on Thursday, July 2, 2020, and Wednesday, July 8, 2020, primarily in the Health Wing from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This individual is now isolating at home and has not been on campus since testing positive on Thursday, July 9, 2020. The affected areas were temporarily closed in order to undergo immediate sanitation and deep cleaning.
CARES ACT
HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND REPORTING – EMERGENCY FINANCIAL AID GRANTS TO STUDENTS
Autry Technology Center signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement and assures that Autry has used, no less than 50 percent of the funds received under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act to provide Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students.
The total amount of funds that Autry received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and Agreement [for] Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students was $153,677.00. Autry used approximately half of the grant amount, ($77,620.50), for eligible students enrolled in the 2019-2020 school year and the remaining monies, ($76,056.50), were used for eligible students enrolled in the 2020-2021 school year.
The total amount of Emergency Financial Aid distributed to students under Section 18804(a)(1) of the CARES Act as of 11/13/2020 was $153,677.00.
The estimated total number of students at Autry eligible to participate in programs under Section 484 in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965 and thus eligible to receive Emergency Financial Aid Grants to students under Section 18804(a)(1) of the CARES Act was 525.
The total number of students who received an Emergency Financial Aid Grant under Section 18004(a)(1) of the CARES Act was 468.
Distribution of the first disbursement of the student grant was a straight proration to all eligible postsecondary students enrolled in an approved program as of March 13, 2020. ($76,838.50 was divided by 197 eligible students = $390.05 per student.) Autry provided an additional $188.50 to the first disbursement of the Student Portion of the grant so that the prorated student disbursement amount was rounded up to $391.00 per student. Two students were eligible in the first disbursement but were not disbursed due to an error. These two students each received $391.00 for a total of $782.00.
Distribution of the second disbursement of the student grant was also a straight proration to all eligible postsecondary students enrolled in an approved program as of October 1, 2020. ($76,056.50 was divided by 269 eligible students = $282.73 per student.) Autry provided an additional $70.50 to the second disbursement of the Student Portion of the grant so that the prorated student disbursement amount was rounded up to $283.00 per student.
The methodology used by the Department of Education to determine Autry’s allocation only included Pell, and Cohort FT and HT students from IPEDS.
Following are the instructions, directions and guidance provided by Autry to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grant in the first disbursement.
- Students were contacted by phone through SchoolMessenger informing them of an email sent regarding Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
- Students received an email about the Emergency Financial Aid Grants. If students had expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID19 and were Title IV eligible, students were asked to reply YES or NO by the deadline.
- Phone calls and text messages were made to students who did not respond to the Emergency Financial Aid Grants email.
Following are the instructions, directions and guidance provided by Autry to students concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grant in the second disbursement.
- Students were contacted in the classroom by Student Services counselors and directors regarding Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
- Students received documentation concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants. If students had expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID19 and were Title IV eligible, students were asked to reply YES or NO by the deadline.
- Phone calls, emails and text messages were made to students who did not respond by the deadline concerning the Emergency Financial Aid Grants.
Eligible students completed and signed an application certifying that he/she had expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to the COVID19 and certified they were eligible by meeting the criteria as defined by law in SEC 484, 20 U.S.C. 1091, in Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA) by being a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen and having a valid social security number. Students also checked all expense categories that applied:
____ Technology Expenses
____ Course Materials
____ Housing
____ Food
____ Child Care
____ Health Care
The following self-certification statement was listed on the student application.
CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:
I, (Print full name) ___________________________________, attest, under penalty of perjury, that I meet the requirements of Section 484 of the Higher Education Act, HEA (listed above), that relief funds provided by the CARES Act stimulus will be used solely for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations at Autry Tech due to coronavirus (including but not limited to food, housing, health care, child care and course-related materials or services such as technology) and that all information provided as part of this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
The application was available at Autry for the student to complete, verify and sign.
The application was completed and signed before the check was made available to the student. The completed applications will be scanned to a network folder online for safekeeping. The actual applications will be kept in the business office.
CARES ACT
INSTITUTIONAL PORTION OF HEERF
Autry Technology Center signed and returned to the Department of Education the Certification and Agreement for the CARES Act Institutional Portion of HEERF.
The total amount of funds that Autry will receive or has received from the Department pursuant to the institution’s Certification and for the CARES Act Institutional Portion of the HEERF is $153,677.00. Autry has utilized these funds to purchase laptops (67), Macbooks (44) and docking stations (16) to expand the school’s ability to ensure our students will be able to continue their instruction should it become necessary to move to our digital/online instructional process.
AUTRY TECH THIRD QUARTER REPORTING