January 6, 2004
1:00 P.M.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Jones, the Board approved the December 4, 2003 minutes.

Certified Literate Community Program
Upon a motion by Mr. Rakestraw, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing the Pickens County Certified Literate Community Program as a Certified Literate Community.

Upon a motion by Mr. Rakestraw, second by Mr. Jones, the Board
approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing the Gainesville/Hall County alliance for Literacy as a Certified Literate Community.

BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Resolution on Acquisition of Real Property

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved to adopt the attached Resolution regarding the acquisition of 5,012 acres of land located on South Slappey Boulevard at Lippitt Road, Albany, Georgia, owned by Albany Tech Foundation, Inc. for use of Albany Technical College as the site of its Construction Academy.

Approval of Contract
Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved to authorize the President of Central Georgia Technical College to enter into an architectural/engineering contract with Adams and Day, Macon, Georgia for the air-conditioning of the Industrial/Technical labs at Central Georgia Technical College and the contract in the amount of $60,000.00.

Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract with Satilla Construction, Blackshear, Georgia for Renovation of the Cosmetology Lab at Okefenokee Technical College and the amount of the contract is $93,500.00.

Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a Professional Service Contract with McLees, Boggs, Selby, Architects, Macon, Georgia, for Design of Welding Lab Facility at Flint River Technical College in the amount of $44,000.00.

Approval of Plans and Specifications
Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Ms. Reed, the Board approved Project No. DTAE-106 – Visual Technology Center and Transportation Center, North Georgia Technical College, Clarkesville, Georgia. Plans prepared by MSTSD, Architects and dated April 28, 2003.

Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement
Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between Elbert County Board of Commissioners and Athens Technical College for purchase of gravel and installation of gravel base for Truck Driving Range, Elbert County Campus, in the amount of $31,724.00.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Ms. Lyons reported 4 active prospects for the month totaling 865 potential jobs and 4 announcements of new or expanding industries for a total of 326 jobs.

The interview portion was completed for the business ethics program utilizing 5 technical colleges, small, medium and large as well as rural and urban. The interviews were done using Faculty, Administration Staff, Maintenance and Senior Staff. The next phase is completion of the script for CBT programming.

Two publications placed on the table: the latest issue of the Quick Start newsletter and this month’s edition of Georgia Trend in which the Commissioner is named one of the top 100 most influential Georgians.

Everyone was reminded of the Manufacturers Appreciation Luncheon to be on Thursday, April 15, and details will follow.

OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Local Board Appointments
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved for the technical colleges listed below, that the persons listed be appointed to the local board of directors of the technical college.

A. Athens Technical College
Elizabeth Adams Williams, Taliaferro County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2005)

B. Lanier Technical College
David H. Kimbrell, Hall County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2004)

Equipment Purchases and Contracts

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Albany Technical College a frame machine and computerized measuring system for the Automotive Collision program, and two (2) color offset press with installation and training; Platesetter DPM 34sc includes Scanmaster with computer for the Printing and Graphics program at a total cost not to exceed $174,895.00.

B. Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Rieck, and Dr. Reed, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Augusta Technical College instructional equipment for the Fire Science Technology program, two (2) electric lateral filings systems for the Student Records & Financial Aid Department, and data and security equipment at a total cost not to exceed $930,008.00.

C. Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Central Georgia Technical College furnishings for the Crawford County Center; computers, printers and classroom technology equipment for the Crawford County Center, and computers for the Macon campus at a total cost not to exceed $1,161,890.00.

D. Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved to authorize DeKalb Technical College a 3 D Printer and Formech Midi vacuum former system including software for the Industrial Draftin Program and a Manual Lathe with accessories for the Machine Tool Program at a total cost not to exceed $65,000.00.

E. Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Valdosta Technical College an Amatrol Mechanical Drives System for the Industrial Systems Technology program at a total cost not to exceed $33,561.00.

F. Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for West Central Technical College tools and equipment for the Automotive Technology program and a 2000 Volvo Tractor for the Commercial Truck Driving program at a total cost not to exceed $130,000.00.

STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

PROGRAMS

Approval of Diplomas and Degrees
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Douglas, 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.

North Georgia Technical College – (Clarkesville campus) diploma program in Printing and Graphics Technology effective Fall Quarter 2004

Northwestern Technical College – degree program in Pharmacy Technology effective Summer Quarter 2004

Okefenokee Technical College – (main campus) diploma program in Marketing Management effective Spring Quarter 2004

Sandersville Technical College – (Hancock County Center) diploma programs in Business Office Technology and Early Childhood Care and Education effective Winter Quarter 2004

Savannah Technical College – (Liberty County campus) diploma program in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management effective Winter Quarter 2004

Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Dr. Reed and Ms. Douglas, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to offer technical certificates of credit be approved effective the quarter specified for each request.

Albany Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
(Early County campus)
Land Surveying Technician

Augusta Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2004
(Augusta, Waynesboro-Burke, and Thomson-McDuffie campuses)
Health Care Assistant
(Augusta campus)
Cisco Certified Security Professional
Cisco Firewall Specialist
Cisco IDS Specialist
Cisco VPN Specialist
Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer

Bainbridge College – effective Spring Semester 2004
Public Works Civil Technician Aide

Central Georgia Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
(Putnam County Center)
Lawn Equipment and Small Engine Repair

DeKalb Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
(Clarkston campus)
Basic Publication Design
Advanced Publication Design
Computer Graphics Production Operator

Flint River Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
Integrated Computer Applications

Heart of Georgia Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2004
(main campus and Telfair Instructional Center)
Criminal Justice Technician
Ornamental Iron Fabricator

Okefenokee Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2004
(main campus)
Imaging Science Assistant
Salon Receptionist
Central Service Assistant
(main campus and Alma Education Center)
Nurse Technician

Sandersville Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
(Hancock County Center)
Administrative Office Specialist
Microsoft Office Specialist in Access
Microsoft Office Specialist in Excel
Microsoft Office Specialist in PowerPoint
Microsoft Office Specialist in Word
Receptionist
PC Repair Assistant
Commercial Truck Driving with Mine Safety
Certified Nurse Assisting
(Jefferson County Center)
Commercial Truck Driving
(main campus and Hancock County Center)
Emergency Medical Technician (Intermediate)

Savannah Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
(main campus)
Automotive Brakes Technician
Automotive Climate Control Technician
Automotive Transmission/Transaxle Technician
Industrial Mechanics Assistant

Southwest Georgia Technical College
(main campus)
– effective Spring Quarter 2004
Web Site Designer
– effective Summer Quarter 2004
Health Care Assistant

Swainsboro Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
(main campus)
Network Cabling Technician

Valdosta Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
(main campus and Cook County Workforce Development Center)
Microsoft Office Specialist in Access
Microsoft Office Specialist in Excel
Microsoft Office Specialist in PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Outlook
Microsoft Office Specialist in Word

Program Terminations
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to terminate diploma, degree, and technical certificate of credit programs effective the quarter specified for each program.

Diplomas and Degrees

Okefenokee Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
(Alma Education Center)
Medical Assisting, diploma
(main campus)
Electrical Control Systems, diploma
Mechanical Control Systems, diploma
Industrial Maintenance, diploma
Industrial Maintenance Technology, diploma

Southeastern Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
(main and Glennville campuses)
Medical Office Management, degree

Swainsboro Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
(main campus)
Automated Manufacturing Technology, degree
CIS – Computer Programming, diploma and degree
Machine Tool Technology, diploma
Electrical Control Systems, diploma

Technical Certificates of Credit

Albany Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
MOUS Specialist (MIB1)
CNC Specialist (SCO1)

Okefenokee Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
(main campus)
Carpentry Framing (CR01)
Certified Construction Worker (CWQ1)
Electrician’s Assistant (EWK1)
Electrical Technician (LL01)
Property Maintenance Technician (PB01)
Computer Application Specialist (CAR1)
Telecommunications Service and Electronics (TSE1)

Southeastern Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2004
(main and Glennville campuses)
Home Health Aide (HHA1)
(main campus)
Emergency First Care Technician (EMC1)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
No Report

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman Reynolds welcomed newest Board Member and first meeting, Dr. Sandra Reed from Thomasville.

He stated to allow the minutes to reflect that Commissioner Kenneth H. Breeden tendered his resignation for retirement effective June 30, 2004 at the meeting of the Committee-of-the-Whole and the Board grudgingly accepted. He expressed his appreciation and thanks on behalf of the Board to Dr. Breeden for his services to the State and DTAE for the past 20 years.

Chairman called for Jennifer Hackemeyer of Legal Services to explain the “Disclosure Forms” and “Business Transaction Forms” that the Board Members received from the Secretary of State’s Office. Any questions regarding these forms, please contact Ms. Hackemeyer.

The following meeting information was announced:
(1) Wednesday, February 11, Joint Reception with Board of Education, Board of Regents and DTAE Board will be at Capital City Club, Downtown at 6:00 p.m. with DTAE hosting the event. State Board will meet Thursday, February 12, 1:00 p.m. at 1800 Century Place.

(2) Wednesday, March 11, celebrate Agency’s 20th Anniversary Year. Details will be announced. State Board will meet Thursday, March 12, 1:00 p.m. at 1800 Century Place.

(3) Meeting locations for the remainder of the year, with the exception of November 11, 2004 are to be announced. November meeting is planned in conjunction with the Leadership Conference to be held in Savannah.

Five Board members: Jimmy Tallent; Harold Reynolds; Mary Flanders; Sandra Reed; Michael Daniel will be sworn in by Governor Perdue in his office on Tuesday, January 13th at 1:30 p.m. Members are invited to attend.

Chairman Reynolds reported that since the Commissioner is retiring and the Board is relative new, that at the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting facilitating a “Planning Retreat” was discussed. The Board as a whole felt this would be a valuable asset. Chairman Reynolds asked Helen Mathis to orchestrate and any suggestions from Board and/or Staff would be welcomed. Dates and details will be announced.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
Commissioner thanked everyone and offered to assist in anyway he could to make the transition with the new Commissioner as smooth as possible. He gave highlights and updates on DTAE Budget.

ADJOURN
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.

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Helen Mathis
Director and Executive Secretary of State Board

Belva Strickland, Executive Assistant
to the Commissioner
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