July 10, 2003
1 :00 P.M.

Upon a motion by Mr. Jones, second by Mr. Rhodes, the Board approved Winder-Barrow Coalition for Adult and Continuing Education as a Certified Literate Community.

APPEALS COMMITTEE
Upon a motion by Mr. Rather, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved to adopt the Decision of the Hearing Officer in the appeal of Ms. Tanya Hayes Perry as the Final Decision of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Rhodes, the Board approved the granting of a non-exclusive easement to Georgia Power Company across land at the Liberty county Campus of Savannah Technical College measuring approximately 20’ x 290’ (0.133 ac,) for use in the installation and maintenance of underground electrical service to Project No. DTAE-93, Liberty County Campus, Savannah Technical College, subject to the approval of the State Properties Commission.

Approval of Contract
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Rhodes, the Board approved a construction contract for Roof Repairs, Building I, Albany Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $35,000.00.

Mr. Pezold stated that the State Board approved a motion at the March 12, 2003 meeting for a 9,600 S.F. addition to Building C at Middle Georgia Technical College. The motion approved a contract amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00. The low base bid was $973,500.00 but four alternates for additional work will raise the contract amount to $1,157,608.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Rhodes, the Board approved a contract with Reddick Construction Company for an Addition to Building C at Middle Georgia Technical College. The amount of the contract is $1,157,608.00.

Technology
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Rhodes, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to renew the Microsoft Campus Agreement for a total cost not to exceed $275,000.00.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Upon a motion by Mr. Tarbutton, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract to print Results Magazine in an amount not to exceed $40,000.

Jackie Rohosky gave an update on Carl Vinson Ten Year Study, re: High School Collaborative, Satisfaction Survey, Annual Studies, etc. Upon a motion by Mr. Tarbutton, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract not to exceed $186,359.00 with Carl Vinson Institute of Government for the third party survey planning, development, implementation and evaluation.

OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Local Board Appointments

Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment

A. Atlanta Technical College
Jerry Frasso, Fulton County, re-appointment
Michael Young, Fulton County, re-appointment
Alfred Byrd, Fulton County, appointment

B. Augusta Technical College, re-appointment
Brett S. McGuire, Columbia County
Warren A. Daniel, Richmond County
Elizabeth Holden, Columbia County

C. Chattahoochee Technical College. re-appointment
Ronnie L. Ray, Paulding County

D. Columbus Technical College, re-appointment
Rick Gordon, Muscogee County
Cathy Vaughn, Muscogee County

E. Griffin Technical College, re-appointment
Dr. William Nesbit, Spalding County
Phillip Shaw, Spalding County

F. Middle Georgia Technical College, appointment
A.C. Daniels, Dooly County
Stephen D. Williams, Houston County

G. Ogeechee Technical College
Mike Anderson, Bulloch County, appointment
Dr. Dale F. Grant, Bulloch County, appointment
David Burke, Screven County, re-appointment

H. Okefenokee Technical College, appointment
Dr. Bonnie Davis, Charlton County

I. Sandersville Technical College, appointment
Marvin Harris, Washington County
Gary Hutchins, Jefferson County
Larry Mathis, Washington County

J. Southeastern Technical College, appointment
Pollyann F. Martin, Toombs County

K. Swainsboro Technical College, appointment
Richard Price, Candler County
Wayne Herringdine, Johnson County

L. West Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
Deedee Williams, Troup County

Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Ms. Douglas, 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
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 Ms. Douglas, the Board approved for the technical colleges above, that the names listed are placed on the Board table until the August 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 Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Albany Technical College 21 Dell computers for instructional programs; upgrade of main wiring closet for campus network infrastructure; equipment to complete distance learning connectivity and Cisco 3548 layer three switches at a total cost not to exceed $171,822.00.

B. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Lanier Technical College a landscape maintenance contract for Oakwood, Forsyth and Renewal Education campuses and security for Oakwood and Forsyth campuses at a total cost not to exceed $74,000.00.

C. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Lanier Technical College 81 Tangent computers, 10 Compaq computers, 14 HP printers, and 9 Infocus projectors for classrooms and the Library/Media Center on the main campus at a total cost not to exceed $186,884.00.

D. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for North Metro Technical College the printing of the Continuing Education/Marketing Newsletter brochures; maintenance and leasing of copiers for FY04 and network infrastructure upgrade at a total cost not to exceed $172,000.00.

Other
Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved to adopt a State Board Resolution recognizing and commending Mr. Mark Whitlock for his dedicated service and significant contributions to technical and adult education in Georgia.

STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

STANDARDS

1. Approval of Curriculum Standards Revisions

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved the proposed revisions to the Aerospace Production Planning, Aerospace Quality Control, Commercial Truck Driving, Pharmacy Technology, and Practical Nursing Program Standards recommended by the Presidents Council. Institutions may implement the revisions immediately and must implement them by Fall Quarter 2004.

PROGRAMS

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

1. Approval of Diplomas and Degrees

Augusta Technical College – (Augusta campus) diploma program in Automotive Collision Repair effective Fall Quarter 2003

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

Coosa Valley Technical College – (main campus) degree program in Medical Office Management and a degree and diploma program in Neuromuscular Therapist effective Fall Quarter 2003 and (Polk County campus) a diploma program in Dental Assisting effective Fall Quarter 2004

East Central Technical College – (main campus) diploma program in Convergent Telecommunications Network Technology and (Coffee County campus) diploma program in Marketing Management with specializations in Marketing Management, Banking and Finance, Retail Management, and Entrepreneurship effective Fall Quarter 2003

Lanier Technical College – (main campus) degree and diploma program in Occupational Health and Safety Technology and (Forsyth campus) diploma program in Medical Assisting effective Fall Quarter 2003

North Georgia Technical College – (Clarkesville campus) degree program in Environmental Technology effective Fall Quarter 2003

North Metro Technical College – degree program in Early Childhood Care and Education and a diploma program in Automotive Fundamentals effective Fall Quarter 2003

South Georgia Technical College – (main campus) diploma and degree programs in Paralegal Studies, (main and Crisp County campuses) in Early Childhood Care and Education, and (Crisp County campus) in Criminal Justice Technology effective Fall Quarter 2003

Valdosta Technical College – (main campus) diploma program in Drafting effective Summer Quarter 2003 and (main campus and Cook County Workforce Development Center) degree and diploma program in Banking and Finance effective Fall Quarter 2003

2. Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Ms. Douglas, 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 2003
(main campus)
First Class Fire Fighter
Medical Coding Specialist

Athens Technical College
– effective Fall Quarter 2003
(main and Elbert campuses)
Business Office Support Specialist
Culinary Skills
Microsoft Applications Specialist
Office Accounting Assistant
Web Design Fundamentals
(main campus)
Air Conditioning System Maintenance
Automotive Collision Paint and Refinishing Assistant
Automotive Collision Repair Assistant
Automotive Front End Alignment and Brake Specialist
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist
Database Management I
Database Management II
Infant and Toddler Child Care Specialist
Java Developer
Java Programmer
– effective Winter Quarter 2004
(main campus)
Digital Publishing Specialist

Central Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(Macon campus)
Culinary Nutrition Assistant
Culinary Nutrition Manager
Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist
(Crawford County Center)
Medical Receptionist

Coastal Georgia Community College – effective Fall Semester 2003
CNC Machine Technology

East Central Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(Coffee County campus)
Criminal Justice Specialist
Private Security Technician
Land Surveying Technician
Office Accounting

Lanier Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(main and Forsyth campuses)
Phlebotomy Technician

North Georgia Technical College
– effective Summer Quarter 2003
(Clarkesville and Blairsville campuses)
Web Site Fundamentals
– effective Fall Quarter 2003
(Clarkesville campus)
Motorcycle Repair Technician

North Metro Technical College
– effective Summer Quarter 2003
Child Development Specialist
– effective Fall Quarter 2003
Child Development Associate I
Microsoft CORE Preparation

Sandersville Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Basic Machine Tool Operations
Mechanical Maintenance
Motor Controls Technician

Valdosta Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Advanced CAD Technician
CAD Operator
Commercial Drawing Technician
Drafter’s Assistant
Residential Drawing Technician
3D Animation Specialist

3. Program Terminations

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Ms. Douglas, 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

Augusta Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
Environmental Engineering Technology, Degree
Hotel, Restaurant, Travel Management, Diploma and Degree

Technical Certificates of Credit

Albany Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Medical Coding
(Early County campus)
Medical Records Coding

Appalachian Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
Computer Technology Specialist
Networking Technician

Augusta Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(Thomson-McDuffie campus)
Nursery/Greenhouse Technician

Coosa Valley Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Basic PLC Training
(Polk County campus)
Gas Metal Arc Welding

DeKalb Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(Covington-Newton campus)
Industrial Wiring (IWQ1)

Lanier Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(main campus)
School Age and Youth Care

Middle Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
Introduction to Basic Machining

Moultrie Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(Tiftarea campus)
Industrial Wiring and NEC Certification

Okefenokee Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
EKG Technician
Pharmacy Technician

Sandersville Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Emergency Medical Technician
Plastics Processing

Valdosta Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Business Computer Applications
Local Area Networking Administration

West Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
Basic Electronics for Manufacturing
Masonry Assistant

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman Harris reminded everyone of the Leadership Conference in Savannah to be held week of October 27, 2003. Details will follow.

Chairman Harris attained a motion from the Board regarding the change in State Board meeting dates beginning January 2004, discussed and on the table from June, 2003 Board meeting. Upon a motion by Mr. Rather, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to change the monthly meeting dates to the 2nd Thursday of each month effective January, 2004. There will be possible changes in these meeting dates (voted by the Board) when the meetings are scheduled out of town.

Chairman Harris discussed the Thursday, August 7, 2003 State Board meeting to be held in Columbus. Due to a special ceremony naming a building honoring former Governor Busbee at Gwinnett Technical College with Governor Perdue making remarks and other State and County Officials attending a suggestion was made to move the meeting to Wednesday . Chairman Harris attained a motion to move the meeting date in Columbus a day early to August 6, 2003. Upon a motion by Mr. Rather, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved the meeting date in Columbus for the State Board meeting from Thursday, August 7 to Wednesday, August 6, 2003.

A discussion was held upon Commissioner Breeden’s recommendation that a resolution be done for former Board Members at a future Board meeting. Commissioner requested Helen Mathis to follow up on this request.

Upon a motion by Mr. Rather, second by Mr. Pezold the Board adjourned for an Executive Session at 1:40 p.m. to discuss personnel issues. The Board reconvened at 1:50 p.m.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Upon return from the Executive Session Chairman Harris deferred to Commissioner Breeden.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
Commissioner Breeden acknowledged Linda Hulsey and 30 years of Faithful Service to the State.

Dr. Breeden reported the results of the two completed Presidents’ Search Committees from Athens Technical College and Moultrie Technical College. Both selections are Vice Presidents from the Technical College System.

Upon Dr. Breeden’s recommendation to the Executive Committee, Chairman Harris attained a motion to appoint Dr. Flora Tydings as President of Athens Technical College, effective August 1, 2003. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved to accept Dr. Tydings as President of Athens Tech.

Upon Dr. Breeden’s recommendation to the Executive Committee, Chairman Harris attained a motion to appoint Ms. Tina Anderson as President of Moultrie Technical College, effective August 1, 2003. Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Jones, the Board approved to accept Dr. Anderson as President of Moultrie Tech.

ADJOURN
Mr. Pezold discussed a brief presentation that Debbie Dlugolenski gave to the Budget Outlay Committee. He recommended that Debbie make the presentation to the entire Board. Commissioner Breeden agreed and requested Helen Mathis to work with Debbie on scheduling for a future Board meeting.

There being no further business, Mr. Rather motioned the Board adjourn, Mr. Allgood second and motion passed.

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Helen Mathis
Director and Executive Secretary of State Board
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