February 6, 2003
1:00 P.M.

SDA 3, Cherokee County, Appalachian Technical College Adult Literacy Program
Angie Martin
Pat Kearns

II. Names to be placed in Nomination for Advisory Committee
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to allow the names as listed below to sit on the table until the next regularly scheduled meeting for review for approval as members of the Service Delivery Area literacy advisory committee.

SDA 3, Fannin County, Appalachian Technical College Adult Literacy Program
Earlean Alderman
David Carter
Stacy Chastain
Wendell Cross
George Ensley
Jan Hackett
Janet Hall
Bill Hammond
Susan Little

SDA 3, Gilmer County, Appalachian Technical College Adult Literacy Program
Jolynn Long
Jeanette Smith

III. Certified Literate Community Program
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing the Early County Literacy Task Force as a Participant in the Certified Literate Community Program.

BUDGET, FACILITIES, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

I. Approval of Lighting Contract
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen and Ms. Goodman, the Board approved a contract with Georgia Power Company for the installation and maintenance of outdoor lighting of Ogeechee Technical College’s new truck driving course in Hagan, Evans County, Georgia. The amount of the contract is $26,529.00.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
No Report

OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Local Board Appointments

Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment
Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved for the technical colleges below, that the person listed be appointed to the local board of directors.

A. Columbus Technical College, appointment
Olan Faulk, Stewart County (effective Feb. 6, 2003, expiration June 30, 2005)

B. Lanier Technical College, appointment
Brett Blauner, Lumpkin County (effective Feb. 6, 2003, expiration June 30, 2004)
Bethany Rowell Caldwell, Barrow County (effective Feb. 6, 2003, expiration June 30, 2005)
Steve Schingler, Jackson County (effective Feb. 6, 2003, expiration June 30, 2005)
Douglas S. Ward, Banks County (effective Feb. 6, 2003, expiration June 30, 2005)

Placement of Local Board Appointment on Board Table
Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved for the technical college listed below that the names listed be placed on the Board table until the March meeting for consideration of approval of appointment to the local board.

A. Augusta Technical College

Equipment Purchases and Contracts

A. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Albany Technical College Fiber Network equipment for Distance Learning instruction at a total cost not to exceed $39,500.00.

B. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board authorized
the Commissioner to purchase for Atlanta Technical College a Sun 450
machine & ASM series Dynamometer for instructional purposes and
instructional equipment for the Aviation program at a total cost not to exceed
$111,825.00.

C. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Pezold,, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Coosa Valley Technical College instructional equipment for the Health program, a Sun 500E Diagnostic Analyzer for the Automotive program, and a CNC Turning Center for the Machine Tool program at a total cost not to exceed $157,663.00.

D. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Griffin Technical College instructional equipment for the Printing/Graphics Design program, 25 Dell OptiPlex computers for the Learning Enhancement Center, 28 Dell OptiPlex computers for the Cisco program, and a Babylog Ventilator for the Respiratory program at a total cost not to exceed $218,837.00.

E. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for North Metro Technical College instructional upgrades for the Automotive program at a total cost not to exceed $35,775.00.

F. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Sandersville Technical College equipment for the Welding program at a total cost not to exceed $75,000.00.

G. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Savannah Technical College furniture and instructional equipment for the Welding program, furniture for the Machine Tool Technology program, the Aircraft Structural Assembly program and the HVAC Technology program, instructional equipment for the Automotive Collision Repair and Automotive Technology program and equipment and furnishings for the Crossroads Technology campus at a total cost not to exceed $557,360.00.

H. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Southeastern Technical College instructional equipment and furnishings for the Allied Health building at a total cost not to exceed $1,749,906.00.

I. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to contract and purchase for Valdosta Technical College Campus Security Services, a Computer to Plate System for the Printing and Graphics Technology program, lab equipment for the CISCO program, and a Touch Screen Trainer for the Industrial Electrical Systems Technology program at a total cost not to exceed $200,400.00.

STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

PROGRAMS

1. Approval of Diplomas and Degrees
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved that the colleges’ requests listed below to offer diploma and degree programs effective the quarter specified for each request.

Albany Technical College – (main campus) diploma program in Diesel Equipment Technology effective Winter Quarter 2003

Gwinnett Technical College – degree and diploma programs in Computer Information Systems – Information Security Specialist effective Fall Quarter 2003

Okefenokee Technical College – (main campus) add the specialization in Certified Cisco Network Professional to the diploma and degree programs in CIS – Networking Technology effective Winter Quarter 2003

Sandersville Technical College – (Jefferson County campus) diploma programs in Business Office Technology and Welding and Joining Technology effective Winter Quarter 2003

Savannah Technical College – (main campus) diploma and degree programs in Criminal Justice Technology effective Spring Quarter 2003

Valdosta Technical College – diploma program in Fire Science Technology effective Spring Quarter 2003

West Central Technical College – (Murphy campus) degree program in Nursing effective Winter Quarter 2005

2. Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit

Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved that the colleges’ requests listed below to offer technical certificates of credit effective the quarter specified for each request.

Flint River Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2003
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist

Gwinnett Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2003
Basic Residential Air Conditioning System Design
– effective Fall Quarter 2003
Information Security Specialist

Middle Georgia Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2003
Medical Billing Clerk

North Georgia Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2003
(Clarkesville and Blairsville campuses)
Small Business Owner/Operator

North Metro Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2003
Nurse Technician

Sandersville Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2003
(Jefferson County campus)
Certified Manufacturing Specialist
Certified Nurse Aide
Microsoft Office User Specialist in Access 2000
Microsoft Office User Specialist in Excel 2000
Microsoft Office User Specialist in Powerpoint 2000
Microsoft Office User Specialist in Word 2000
Nurse Technician
PC Repair Technician

Savannah Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Central Sterile Processing Technician

Valdosta Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2002
Advanced General Machinist
CNC Specialist
Family Child Care Provider

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved a recess for the purpose of an executive session.

EXECUTIVE REPORT
Upon the recommendation of the Commissioner, Mr. Bowen motioned, second by Ms. Goodman, and the Board approved to appoint Dr. Daryl Gilley as President of West Georgia College effective immediately.

Upon the recommendation of the Commissioner, Mr. Bowen motioned, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved to appoint Dr. Glenn Deibert as President of Swainsboro Technical College effective April 1, 2003.


COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
Thanked everyone who assisted in making the Eagle Awards banquet a success. Gave an update on the activities from the Capitol.

The next State Board Meeting will be March 6, 2003 in Atlanta.

ADJOURNED
There being no further business, and upon a motion by Mr. Bowen second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved to adjourn at 1:48 p.m.

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Helen Mathis,
Director and Executive Secretary of State Board
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