State Board of Technical and Adult Education Central Georgia Technical College 3300 Macon Tech Drive, Building H Macon, GA 30345 July 12, 2001 1:00 p.m. Minutes for July 12, 2001 Board Meeting Members Present Jimmy Allgood Roy Bowen James Chafin Delma DeLaFuente Joshua Diaz Sharon Douglas James Harrington Bill Harris Rhubarb Jones Jack Pezold Dan Rather Harold Reynolds Members Absent Gwen Goodman Jim Lord Dr. Alma Noble Wesley Rakestraw Edgar Rhodes Jimmy Tallent Ben Tarbutton Call to Order Pursuant to date, time and place stated above, Chairman Harris called the meeting to order. Approval of Minutes Upon a motion by Mr. Rather, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved the minutes for the June 7, 2001 Board meeting. Guest Recognition Chairman Harris introduced staff member Ms. Beth Neal and she introduced the GOAL and the Rick Perkins Award Winners. GOAL winner is Earnest Dixon from Heart of Georgia Technical College. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved a resolution honoring Mr. Dixon. The Rick Perkins Award winner is Ms. Barbara Jo Cook from Griffin Technical College. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved a resolution honoring Ms. Cook.  COMMITTEE REPORTS ADULT LITERACY COMMITTEE Mr. Harrington gave an update on the Adult Literacy Activities. The GED Celebration will be at the Westin Peachtree Plaza September 5-7, 2001. This is the same time as September Board meeting which will be in Atlanta on September 6, 200 1. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the names as listed below as members of the Service Delivery Area advisory committee. SDA 3, Fannin County, Appalachian Technical College Adult Literacy Program Jane Callihan Emily Dunn Marvin Kindy Ann Land M. Clarke Mercer, Jr. Katherine Suit Marguerite Winebrener SDA 5, Banks County, Lanier Technical College Adult Literacy Program Carol Ayers Renota Free Tammy Kennedy Lutrelle Parr Helen Segars Nancy Sullivan Robin Trotter SDA 5, Dawson County, Lanier Technical College Adult Literacy Program Kendy Bennett Herbert Burnsed Gregg Golson Marsha Hansard Joseph Hirsch Judy Messer Julie Nix Priscilla Taylor Kathy Wills SDA 5, Forsyth County, Lanier Technical College Adult Literacy Program Roger Davis Jean Gaby Van Gaby Joe Harmon Elaine LaMoy Sylvia Long Maria Lopez de Martinez Nancy Matey Kelly Posey Vivian Proctor Carol Sipes Linda Whittle Paula Woody SDA 5, Hall County, Lanier Technical College Adult Literacy Program Elaine Caffrey Rachel Childress Kim Cooper Patricia Lennon Adrian Mixson James Southerland Patricia Webster Peggy Weirick SDA 5, Jackson County, Lanier Technical College Adult Literacy Program Janet Adams Keith Ariail Ruth Joiner Jack Lindsay Tammy Love Lila Mason Sue Mealor Edna Sell Betty Stoner SDA 5, Lumpkin County, Lanier Technical College Adult Literacy Program Sheila Alford Michael Barnet Joe Brown Chandler Brown Linda Brown Harold Christopher Steve Finley Betty Fitts Elsa Ann Gaines Donna Gessell Kathleen Gruenhagen Patti Little Kay Ellen Rutledge Joan Smith Edith Stone SDA 6, Gwinnett County, Gwinnett Technical College Adult Literacy Program Ted Bishop Greg Cantrell R. Maxine Clay Joe Chiaramida Prern Coats Joe DeKemper Patricia Edwards Betsy Farmer Pat Fawbush Jean Fletcher Opal Fraker Robbie Susan Moore Timothy Owens Dawn Putman Nancy Quan-Sellers Betsy Smith Joyce Therrell Dawn Torcivia Debra Turner Jim Wynn Certified Literate Community Program Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the following Certified Literate Community programs as Participants in the Certified Literate Community Program. Cobb County Literacy Council Southeastern Certified Literate Community Program (Montgomery, Tattriall, and Toombs Counties) Newton County READS BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Real Property Acquisitions Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved the purchase of 2. 10 acres of land located adjacent to the campus of Athens Technical College at a purchase price of $90,000.00 from Jimmy M. Britt for the use of Athens Technical College, subject to the approval of the State Properties Commission. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved the purchase of 2.23 acres of land adjacent to the campus of Central Georgia Technical College from the Central Georgia Technical College Foundation, Inc. at a purchase price of $15,150.00 for use of Central Georgia Technical College, subject to the approval of the State Properties Commission. Approval of Final Plans Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved the final plans and specifications for Project No. DTAE-83, Agribusiness/General Classroom Building, Ogeechee Technical College, dated June 13, 2001, repaired by Eckles, Martin & Rule, Architects, Statesboro, Georgia. Estimated cost of construction $5,850,000.00. Approval of Contracts Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved a construction contract with Hill Construction Co., Inc. for paving of the Truck Driving Range at Flint River Technical College. The amount of the contract is $374,426.30. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved a construction contract for Landscaping and Irrigation System for the new John M. Pope Technology Center at South Georgia Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $70,000.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved a construction contract for the Installation of Exterior Lighting for the new John M. Pope Technology Center at South Georgia Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $60,000.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved a construction contract with Triad Construction Co. for construction of the Ammonia Refrigeration Building at Lanier Technical College. The amount of the contract is $396,500.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved a construction contract with Continental Flooring for replacement of Floor Tile at Appalachian Technical College. The amount of the contract is $29,800.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved a contract with Ingersoll Rand Co. for an Air Compressor for Middle Georgia Technical College. The amount of the contract is $25,120.00. Approval of Modular Classrooms Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved the purchase of a Modular Classroom from William Scottsman Company for Central Georgia Technical College. The amount of the purchase is $32,441.00. Other Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to pay for the GALILEO fees at a cost not to exceed $631,000.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to renew the Oracle License Agreement for a total cost not to exceed $117,600.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to renew the Microsoft Campus Agreement for a total cost not to exceed $176,000.00. OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Local Board Appointments/Reappointments Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved that the technical colleges listed below, the persons listed be appointed/re-appointed to the local board of directors of the technical college. The effective date of appointment/reappointment will be July 12, 2001 and the expiration date will be June 3 0, 2004. Athens Technical College, appointment Frank J. Christa, Oconee County East Central Technical College, re-appointment James Lee, Wilcox County Flint River Technical College, re-appointment Barbara Tyson, Upson County Middle Georgia Technical College Genelle Jennings, Pulaski County, re-appointment Janis Wiggins, Houston County, re-appointment Debra Walker, Houston County, appointment North Georgia Technical College, re-appointment Terry Wright, Towns County Joe Satterfield, Union County Kathy Blalock, Rabun County Okefenokee Technical College, appointment Robert Varnedoe, Clinch County Gary H. Strickland, Brantley County Troy Mattox, Pierce County Sandersville Technical College Dickey S. Shurling, Jr. Washington County, re-appointment Lillie Webb, Hancock County, re-appointment Hugh Fleming, Jefferson County, re-appointment 0. B. McCorkle, Warren County, appointment Southeastern Technical College, appointment Lisa Adams Southwest Georgia Technical College, re-appointment William Sellers, Jr., Thomas County Charles Rooks, Mitchell County Local Board Service Area Appointments Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved for the technical colleges listed below, that the local board members listed be re-appointed to the new college due to changes in the service areas effective July 1, 2001. Central Georgia Technical College (from Flint River Tech) Otha C. Dent, Crawford County DeKalb Technical College (from Athens Tech) Grady Gill, Morgan County East Central Technical College (from Okefenokee Tech) Clifford Pope, Atkinson County North Georgia Technical College (from Athens Tech) Gordon Telford, Jr. (Franklin County) Placement of Local Board Appointments/Re-appointments on Board Table Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved for the technical colleges listed below, that the names listed be placed on the table until the August meeting for consideration of approval of appointment/re-appointment to the local board of directors of the technical college. The effective date of the appointments/re-appointments will be August 2, 2001 and the expiration date will be June 30, 2004. Coosa Valley Technical College, re-appointment Sam Freeman, Floyd County Jackie Lynch, Polk County East Central Technical College, appointment Randy Crenshaw, Irwin County Georgia Aviation & Technical College, appointment James Johnson Heart of Georgia Technical College Judith Benton, Wheeler County, re-appointment Richard M. Jones, Dodge County, appointment North Metro Technical College, re-appointment Nell Benham, Bartow County Melissa Myers, Cobb County William "Jody" Parker, Bartow County Earl Smith, Cobb County North Georgia Technical College, appointment Shelby Gober, Stephens County Ogeechee Technical College, appointment David M. Burke, Screven County Southeastern Technical College, appointment Rich McCloskey, Toombs County Equipment Purchases and Contract Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase a Biesse Lato Edgebander for the Cabinetmaking program for Columbus Technical College (main campus) at a total cost not to exceed $25,000.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for DeKalb Technical College licenses and training for the PLATO computer-assisted remediation software for the Developmental Studies program (Clarkston campus) at a total cost not to exceed $40,500.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Flint River Technical College Tangent Brand computers for the Computer Information Systems program (main campus), and equipment/tools to upgrade the Aircraft Structural program (main campus) at a total cost not to exceed $67,415.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Lanier Technical College a Lawn Maintenance service contract (Oakwood and Forsyth campuses), and a Security Guard service contract (Forsyth campus) at a total cost not to exceed $75,000.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Savannah Technical College a Lawn Maintenance service contract (main and satellite campuses), and a Security Services contract (main campus) at a total cost not to exceed $125,000.00. Other Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with a consultant to revise and analyze the Department's Performance Accountability System (PAS) at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved to accept the proposed policy on Tuition Remission and Reimbursement for Approved Staff Development to lie on the table until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE STANDARDS Approval of Curriculum Standards Revisions Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved that the proposed revisions to the Computer Information Systems, Industrial Maintenance Technology, and Medical Assisting Program Standards as recommended by the Presidents Council. Institutions may implement the revisions immediately and must implement them by Fall Quarter 2002. 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. Central Georgia Technical College - (Eatonton campus) diploma programs in Welding and Joining Technology, Practical Nursing, Carpentry, and Computer Information Systems - Microcomputer Specialist effective Winter Quarter 2002 Chattahoochee Technical College - diploma program in Paramedic Technology effective Fall Quarter 2001 Coastal Georgia Community College - diploma program in Culinary Arts effective Fall Semester 2001 Gwinnett Technical College - degree and diploma programs in Computer Information -Systems - Internet Specialist-Web Site Design effective Fall Quarter 2001 Moultrie Technical College - (Turner County campuses) diploma program in Electrical Construction and Maintenance effective Fall Quarter 2001 Ogeechee Technical College - diploma and degree programs in Banking and Finance effective Fall Quarter 2001 Savannah Technical College - degree program in Advanced Air Conditioning Technology effective Fall Quarter 2001 Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to offer technical certificates of credit effective the quarter specified for each request. Albany Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist Altamaha Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 (Jesup Federal Correction Center Carpentry Framing Trim, Floors, and Doors Carpentry Stairs Fundamental Computer Applications (Jesup campus) Basic Machine Operator Appalachian Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist Atlanta Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 Telecommunications Services Technician Chattahoochee Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 (Mountain View campus) Food Service Stewarding Fundamentals Coastal Georgia Community College - effective Fall Semester 2001 Automotive Principles Coosa Valley Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 (Floyd County, Gordon County, and Polk County campuses) Web Site Design Associate Dalton State College - effective Fall Semester 2001 Industrial Maintenance Mechanic East Central Georgia Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001 (Coffee County campus) CNC Setup and Programming (Ben Hill-Irwin and Coffee County campuses) Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist Financial Services Retail Marketing (Ben Hill-Irwin, Coffee County, Atkinson County, and Wilcox County campuses) PC Operations Flint River Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 Engine Performance Technician Griffin Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 Telecommunications Services Technician Gwinnett Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001 Microsoft Office Product User Specialist Microsoft Office Suite User Specialist Series E-Commerce Specialist Series AS/400 Application Developer Oracle Database Administrator Java Platform Programmer Basic Sprinkler Fitting Sprinkler Systems Sprinkler Fitting - Pumps, Special Hazards and Maintenance Heart of Georgia Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 Document Processing Assistant Lanier Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 (Forsyth County campus) Telecommunications Services Technician Middle Georgia Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001 (main campus) Nuclear Medicine Technology Moultrie Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 (Turner County campus) Child Development Specialist PC Maintenance and Troubleshooting Ogeechee Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001 Banking and Finance CISCO Specialist Swainsboro Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 Computer Application Specialist - effective Fall Quarter 2001 Basic Audio Systems Valdosta Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 Air Conditioning Repair Air Conditioning Technician's Assistant - effective Fall Quarter 2001 Advanced Accounting Technician Program Terminations Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved that the technical colleges requests listed below to terminate programs effective the quarter specified for each request. a. Technical Certificates of Credit Middle Georgia Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 Engine Repair Technician West Georgia Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 Plumber's Assistant b. Diploma Programs West Georgia Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001 Automated Manufacturing Technology EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr. Reynolds, Vice Chairman of the Board, and Chairman of the Capitol Outlay Committee reported on the Capitol Outlay Budget meetings that were held two days prior to the Board meeting. At these meetings the Presidents come with their priority list of needs for their schools and from these presentations, the Committee tries to set the budget to present to the Governor to go before the General Assembly and hopeftilly fimd as many projects as possible. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Thanked Dr. Mel Palmer for hosting the Board meeting and the wonderful hospitality during the Board's visit. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT Reported as of July 1, 2001, 33 technical colleges have grown to 34 technical colleges. Georgia Aviation Technical College became a free-standing college at this time. The evening of July 30, there will be a reception and dinner and the morning of July 31, a swearing in of the new board of the GA Aviation Technical College in Eastman. October 30, 31 and November 1 and 2, 2001 is the combination State Board, Presidents Council, the Technical College Foundation members and the Technical College Directors meeting in Savannah. The Governor, Lt. Governor and state legislators will participate. Expressed his appreciation to Dr. Palmer, Central Georgia Technical College and staff for their hospitality in hosting the Board meeting in July. ADJOURN The next meeting will be August 2, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. in Atlanta. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned 2:12 p.m. Helen Mathis Executive Secretary bbs - 07/2/01