August 6, 2003
10:30 A.M.

Pursuant to the date and time stated above, Chairman Harris called the meeting to order.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved the July 10, 2003 minutes.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ADULT LITERACY COMMITTEE

I. Certified Literate Community Program
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved Randolph County READS (Reading Educates and Delivers Success) as a Participant in the Certified Literate Community Program.

II. GED
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to pay for the GED PASSPORT support and maintenance contract at a cost not to exceed $320,000.00.

BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

I. Renewal of Contract
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Ms. Doulgas, the Board approved to renew the contract with Utilities Analyses, Inc., for utility accounts cost savings at Technical Colleges until June 30, 2004. The amount of the contract renewal is $66,500.00 NOTE: In FY2003 technical colleges realized a utility savings of over $292,100.00 from this contract.

II. Approval of Contract
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Tarbutton, the Board approved a contract with Hussey, Gay, Bell, DeYoung, Inc., in association with Kohlbecker LP for the Schematic Design of Project No. DTAE-183 Training and Visitors Center, Pooler, Georgia. The amount of the contract is not to exceed
$150,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the execution of a Special Services Agreement with the Georgia Tech Research Corporation covering a Technical Training Facility Needs Analysis for the Department. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $73,047.00.

III. Purchase of Real Property
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the purchase of the property known as 29 W. 76th Street, Savannah, Georgia at a purchase price of $32,000.00, and the purchase of 101 W. 76th Street, Savannah, Georgia, at a purchase price of $50,000.00, each from Myrtice M. Coursey, for use of Savannah Technical College, subject to the approval of the State Properties Commission.

IV. Technology
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to pay CiperTrust for licensing fees at a cost not to exceed $95,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Tarbutton, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to pay Websense for licensing fees at a cost not to exceed $165,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase the new RISC6000s, associated hardware, and software at a cost not to exceed $600,000.00.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

I. PLC Trainers
Upon a motion by Mr. Tarbutton, second by Mr. Rather, the Board authorized the Commissioner to enter into contracts to purchase three PLC trainers; hardware and software for the purpose of electrical and mechanical skills training not to exceed $107,275.20.

OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Local Board Appointments

Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment

A. Albany Technical College
Tim Martin, Dougherty County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)

B. Augusta Technical College
Edward J. Tarver, Richmond County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)

C. Flint River Technical College
Betty J. Bentley, Taylor County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
Bonnie Brannin, Taylor County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)

D. Heart of Georgia Technical College
Richard Jones, Dodge County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
Susan Coffee, Dodge County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
Marcia C. Dixon, Laurens County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)

E. Lanier Technical College
William B. Chandler, Hall County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)

Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved for the technical colleges above, that the persons listed be appointed/re-appointed to the local board of directors of the technical college.

Placement of Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment on Board Table

A. Albany Technical College
Mark Davis, Dougherty County, appointment

B. Georgia Aviation Technical College
Rick Januszewski, appointment

C. Griffin Technical College
Paul J. Holmes, Jr., Jasper County, appointment

D. North Metro Technical College
Aida M. Gonzalez, Cobb County, appointment

E. Savannah Technical College
Leland A. Sanders, Effingham County, appointment

Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved for the technical colleges above, that the names listed be placed on the Board table until the September meeting for consideration of approval of appointment/re-appointment to the local board of directors of the technical college.

Equipment Purchases and Contracts

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Albany Technical College 27 Dell Computers at the Dougherty County campus for the Criminal Justice and Business Office Technology programs at a total cost not to exceed $37,395.00.

B. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Atlanta Technical College furniture and equipment for its new Multi-purpose building instructional classrooms, common and office space, conference rooms and auditorium at a total cost not to exceed $731,522.00.

C. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Columbus Technical College instructional workstations for Health Sciences and Business Education Divisions and Aztec Courseware for an instructional management system and technical support for developmental education and Work Keys job profile and assessment program to be used via the internet, online classes, and offsite training at a total cost not exceed $80,315.00.

D. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Moultrie Technical College furniture and equipment for its newly expanded Tiftarea campus facility, 268 Dell computers and printers for computer labs and classrooms; Accounting, Business Office Technology, Commercial Truck Driving, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Early Childhood Education, Economic Development, Fire Science Technology, General Education, Industrial Systems Technology, Medical Assisting Paramedic Tech and EMT, Practical Nursing and Surgical Technology, Instructional programs; and Tech support/Network Infrastructure at a total cost not to exceed $1,446,080.00.

E. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for North Georgia Technical College 42 IBM computers for Business/Computer Technology department at the Clarkesville and Blairsville campuses, at a total cost not to exceed $40,000.00.

F. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Ogeechee Technical College maintenance and leasing contracts for copier services for FY04, Toshiba/Copy Q and Ikon at a total cost not to exceed $79,615.00.

G. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Savannah Technical College FY04 janitorial services for Crossroads Technology Campus at a total cost not to exceed $40,000.00.

H. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Southeastern Technical College equipment and furnishings for renovated buildings at the Glennville campus to include 119 Compaq computers, Health Lab equipment, classroom and office furnishings, classroom instructional equipment, and networking infrastructure at a total cost not to exceed $650,000.00.

I. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Swainsboro Technical College 31 EVO E510 computers and multimedia projectors; Drafting plotter and printer, GPS base station with router; Welding machines/equipment Miller Syncrowaves, Mig Millermatics, and Spoolamatics; Electronics/Automated Manufacturing upgrade and movement of CIM line and mini CIM to new building with purchase of process control, programmable control, pneumatic, hydraulic and electro mechanical systems equipment at a total cost not to exceed $361,000.00.

Other
Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to approve the new mission statement for West Georgia Technical College.

“The mission of West Georgia Technical College is to provide certificate, diploma and associate degree learning opportunities for workforce development through the delivery of technical education programs both locally and at a distance, as well as to provide service to the community through adult literacy programs, customized training and economic development partnerships.”

STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

PROGRAMS

Approval of Diplomas and Degrees
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to offer diploma and degree programs effective the quarter specified for each request. Any fiscal requirements to begin these programs must be approved through the standard budget approval process.

Central Georgia Technical College – (Macon campus) degree program in Radiologic Technology effective Fall Quarter 2003

Columbus Technical College – degree program in Radiologic Technology effective Fall Quarter 2003

Coosa Valley Technical College – (Gordon County campus) degree and diploma programs in Criminal Justice Technology and Fire Science Technology effective Fall Quarter 2003

Flint River Technical College – diploma program in Criminal Justice Technology effective Fall Quarter 2003

Griffin Technical College – diploma program in Printing and Graphics Technology and diploma and degree programs in Information Security Specialist and Computer Information Systems – Internet Specialist–Web Site Design effective Fall Quarter 2003

Lanier Technical College – (main campus) degree and diploma program in Public Works Civil Technology, degree program in Computer Information Systems – Internet Specialist–Web Site Design, and (Jackson County campus) diploma programs in Business Office Technology (Business Office Specialist) and Computer Information Systems – Microcomputer Specialist effective Fall Quarter 2003

Swainsboro Technical College – (main campus) diploma and degree program in Criminal Justice Technology effective Fall Quarter 2003

2. Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved the following college requests listed below to offer technical certificates of credit effective the quarter specified for each request.

Appalachian Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
Web Site Design Specialist

Central Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(Macon campus)
Call Center Insurance Marketing Representative

Flint River Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
Criminal Justice Specialist
Electrical Technician
Aircraft Structural Helper

Lanier Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Occupational Safety Manager
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pharmacy Assistant
Public Works Civil Technician Aide
(main and Forsyth campuses)
Private Security Specialist
(Forsyth campus)
Small Business Manager
(Jackson County campus)
Computer Applications Specialist
Computer Internet Communications Specialist
Computer Repair Technician
General Office Assistant
PC Operations
Web Site Fundamentals
(Forsyth and Jackson County campuses)
Horticulture Maintenance Technician
Linux/Unix Systems Administrator

North Metro Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
Linux/Unix Systems Administrator

Sandersville Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(Jefferson County Technical Center)
Administrative Office Specialist
Receptionist
Pipe Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Plate Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Commercial Truck Driving with Mine Safety
Certified Construction Worker
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist

Swainsboro Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Retail Department Manager

3. Program Terminations
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to terminate technical certificate of credit programs effective the quarter specified for each program.

Technical Certificates of Credit

Appalachian Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
Nail Technician
Surveying Fundamentals
Microsoft Windows 2000 Specialist

DeKalb Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(Clarkston campus)
Child Development Associate I
Clinical Lab Assistant
(Covington-Newton campus)
Electrical Maintenance Technician (EO01)
Electrical Maintenance Fundamentals (IEM1)
Industrial Mechanical Technician (IMM1)
Industrial Motor Control Technician (OC01)
Programmable Logic Control Technician (PLZ1)
Extrusion Specialist (EXS1)

North Metro Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
Drafting Aide
CAD Operator

Valdosta Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Network Specialist

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
No Report

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman Harris reminded everyone that our September 4, 2003, State Board Meeting will be in conjunction with the Adult Literacy Conference and will be held downtown at the Westin Peachtree Plaza. Details regarding this meeting will follow.

Mr. Reynolds, Chairman of the Capital Outlay Budget Committee reported an update would be forthcoming to each of the members.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
Commissioner Breeden gave an update on the HOPE Scholarship Joint Study Commission. He stated in the next week that the Department Heads were meeting individually with the Governor for the purpose of looking at the Budget process and reducing the budget.

ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.

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Helen Mathis
Director and Executive Secretary of State Board
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