State Board of Technical and Adult Education
1800 Century Place, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30345
June 7, 2001
1:00 p.m.
Minutes for June 7, 2001 Board Meeting
Members Present
Roy Bowen
Delma DeLaFuente
Joshua Diaz
Gwen Goodman
James Harrington
Bill Harris
Jim Lord
Dr. Alma Noble
Jack Pezold
Dan Rather
Harold Reynolds
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Members Absent
Jimmy Allgood
James Chafin
Sharon Douglas
Rhubarb Jones
Wesley Rakestraw
Edgar Rhodes
Ben Tarbutton
Jimmy Tallent
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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. Lord, the Board approved the minutes for the May 3, 2001 Board meeting.
ADULT LITERACY COMMITTEE
Mr. Harrington gave an update on the Adult Literacy Activities.
Names to be placed in Nomination for Advisory Committee
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Lord, 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
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
Prem 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. Pezold the Board approved the Washington County Alliance for Literacy LIFE (Learning is For Everyone) as a Certified Literate Community.
Other
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved that the State Board of Technical and Adult Education authorize the Commissioner to pay for the GED PASSPORT support and maintenance at a cost not to exceed $320,000.00.
BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Approval of Final Plans
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the final plans and specifications for Project No. DTAE-75 Multipurpose Building, Griffin Technical College, dated April 30, 2001, prepared by Manley Spangler Smith, Architects, Griffin, Georgia. Estimated construction cost is $8,450,000.00.
Approval of Architect Selection
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved Cooper Cary Inc. to provide Predesign services for Project No. DTAE-110 Telecommunications Center, East Central Technical College. Preliminary cost limitation is $12, 900,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved PRAD Group Inc. to provide Predesign services for Project No. DTAE-102 Classroom Building, DeKalb Technical College. Preliminary cost limitation is $14, 400,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved Warner Summers Ditzel Benefield Ward and Associates to provide Predesign services for Project No. DTAE-205 Renovation of the Glennville Center, Southeastern Technical College. Preliminary cost limitation is $1,400,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved a construction contract for installation of an indentification sign for the Blairsville campus of North Georgia Technical College. The amount of the contract not to exceed $35,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved a construction contract for Renovations to Building 100, Lanier Technical College to add five faculty offices and a handicapped access ramp. The amount of the contract not to exceed $75,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved a construction contract for installation of an Electronic Message Sign at the main entrance to Central Georgia Technical College. The amount of the contract not to exceed $50,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved a construction contract for installation of a fire protection sprinkler system in the Maintenance Storage Building at the Milledgeville campus, Central Georgia Technical College. The amount of the contract not to exceed $55,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved a construction contract for Renovations of the Lake at the Elbert County Campus of Athens Technical College. The amount of the contract not to exceed $175,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved an Architectural Contract with the Ingram Parris Group, for design of the Randolph County Center of Albany Technical College. The amount of the contract is $45,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved a contract for the installation of Voice/Data Cabling for Building G at Albany Technical College. The amount of the contract not to exceed $65,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved a contract with Costing Services Group, Inc. for Predesign cost estimating services for Project No. DTAE-77, 86, 87, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 110, and 111. The amount of the contract is $49,940.00.
Land Acquisition
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board adopted the attached Resolution regarding the acquisition of 20.72 acres of land located in the Crawford County Industrial Park, Roberts, Georgia, from the Development Authority of Crawford County, for use as the site of Project No. DTAE-71, Crawford County Workforce Development Center, Central Georgia Technical College.
Approval of Resolutions
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to adopt a Resolution for the sale of 2001A General Obligation Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $20,350,000.00 for capital outlay projects appropriated in the FY2001 Amended budget.
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to adopt a Resolution for the sale of 2001B General Obligation Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $67,020,000.00 for capital outlay projects appropriated in the FY2001 Amended budget.
Conveyance of Real Property
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved to adopt a Resolution approving the conveyance of 12.50 acres of land at the Burke County Campus of Augusta Technical College to the Burke County Board of Commissioners for use with the construction of a library.
Other
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to amend the contract with Plexus, Advanced Organizational Solutions, to include Changes of Scope for additional hours of work due to changes and additions to the planning requirements and guidelines from OPB/GTA/GMS and additional tasks that were not a part of the original contract. The total contract amendment amount is not to exceed $11,900.00.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
No report
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Local Board Appointments/Re-appointments
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved for the technical colleges listed below, the persons listed be appointed/re-appointed to the local board of directors of the technical college.
A. Albany Technical College, appointment
Robert E. McClendon, Calhoun County
B. Appalachian Technical College, appointment
Steve L. Holcomb, Cherokee County
C. Atlanta Technical College, appointment
Ted Kanatas, Fulton County
D. Central Georgia Technical College
Robbin (Rob) W. Morton, Twiggs County, re-appointment
John Mixon, Monroe County, re-appointment
Lance Jeffrey Randall, Bibb County, appointment
E. Chattahoochee Technical College, appointment
R. Larry Freeman, Cobb County
William B. Thorpe, Cobb County
F. Georgia Aviation & Technical College, appointment
David Carmichael
Dr. John Coleman
Pat Epps
Kenneth Ferrell
James Green
Obie Jones
Stephen J. Kolski
G. Griffin Technical College, re-appointment
Gerald Crawford, Pike County
Warren Scoville, Spalding County
Michael Browning, Butts County
H. Lanier Technical College
Royce Stephens, Hall County, re-appointment
Dennis W. Robarge, Banks County, appointment
Bill Boswell, Jackson County, appointment
I. Southeastern Technical College, re-appointment
Wayne Dasher, Tattnall County
Placement of Local Board Appointments/Re-appointments on Board Table
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved for the technical colleges below, the names listed be placed on the Board table until the July meeting for consideration of approval of appointment/re-appointment to the local board of directors of the technical college.
A. Athens Technical College, appointment
Frank J. Christa, Oconee County
B. East Central Technical College, re-appointment
James Lee, Wilcox County
C. Flint River Technical College, appointment
Barbara Tyson, Upson County
D. Middle Georgia Technical College
Genelle Jennings, Pulaski County, re-appointment
Janis Wiggins, Houston County, re-appointment
Debra Walker, Houston County, appointment
E. North Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
Terry Wright, Towns County
Joe Satterfield, Union County
Kathy Blalock, Rabun County
F. Okefenokee Technical College, appointment
Robert Varnedoe, Clinch County
Gary H. Strickland, Brantley County
Troy Mattox, Pierce County
G. Sandersville Technical College
Dickey S. Shurling, Jr., Washington County, re-appointment
Lillie Webb, Hancock County, re-appointment
Hugh Fleming, Jefferson County, re-appointment
O. B. McCorkle, Warren County, appointment
H. Southeastern Technical College, appointment
Lisa Adams, Toombs County
I. Southwest Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
William Sellers, Jr. Thomas County
Charles Rooks, Mitchell County
Equipment Purchases and Contracts
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Albany Technical College classroom, office and lab furnishings for Building G Child Development Center (main campus) and 41 Gateway Pentium III computers and 5 printers for the Youth Opportunity Building in Albany at a total cost not to exceed $178,426.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Augusta Technical College a color copier for the Graphic Arts program (main campus) and PRISM bookstore software, installation and training (main, Thomson and Waynesboro campuses) at a total cost not to exceed $121,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Central Georgia Technical College 69 Dell Pentium III computers for CIS programs (main campus), 24 laptop computers for the computer lab (main campus) and classroom furnishings for the English-Humanity Lab (Parkway Village shopping center adjacent to main campus) at a total cost not to exceed $410,570.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Coosa Valley Technical College a security system (main campus) and 48 computers for the CIS and BOT programs (Calhoun campus) at a total cost not to exceed $118,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for East Central Technical College 54 Dell computers and furniture for two classrooms (Atkinson County campus) and 20 Dell computers and lab furniture (main campus) at a total cost not to exceed $166,373.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Griffin Technical College seven Sharp LCD Projectors for the Business & Office Technology program and Amatrol equipment for the Industrial Maintenance Technology program at a total cost not to exceed $82,398.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Moultrie Technical College one Ford Crown Victoria, one Ford E350 Van, one Ford Windstar Van and one Ford F150 Pickup Truck at a total cost not to exceed $76,025.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for North Georgia Technical College equipment and installation for a wireless building-to-building connection at a total cost not to exceed $38,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Southeastern Technical College 33 Gateway computers for the Electronics program and one 1998 Freightliner Tractor for the Truck Driving program at a total cost not to exceed $79,206.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for West Georgia Technical College computer equipment for the General Development Studies and Computer Information Systems lab and a custodial services contract for FY2002 at a total cost not to exceed $150,000.00.
Other
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for the Georgia Fatherhood Program 3,600 copies of each textbook from B. Dalton bookstore. The textbooks will be in used 36 technical colleges at a cost not to exceed $72,765.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for the Georgia Fatherhood Program 120 laptop computers and 120 Compaq Value Carrying Case Black Nylon. The laptops and carrying cases will be used in 36 technical colleges at a cost not to exceed $266,760.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contractual agreement with the Georgia Department of Labor, the administering body of Jobs for Georgia Graduates (JGG), for the purpose of establishing up to fifteen STW-JGG program pilot sites. The contract amount will not exceed $825,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract on behalf of the Board with Georgia State University to continue to offer instructor training activities through the Faculty Development Institute at a cost not to exceed $132,712.00.
STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
PROGRAMS
Approval of Diplomas and Degrees
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved Altamaha Technical College to offer a degree program in Machine Tool Technology effective Fall Quarter 2001.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved Central Georgia Technical College at Milledgeville campus to offer a diploma program in Automotive Fundamentals effective Summer Quarter 2001.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved Coosa Valley Technical College at Floyd County Campus to offer a diploma program in Electronics Technology with specializations in Computer Electronics, Industrial Electronics, and Telecommunications Electronics effective Fall Quarter 2001.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Bowen, the Board approved DeKalb Technical College at Covington campus to add a specialization in Industrial Electronics to its degree and diploma programs in Electronics Technology effective Summer Quarter 2001.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved Lanier Technical College at Main and Forsyth County campuses to offer a degree program in Marketing Management effective Fall Quarter 2001.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved North Georgia Technical College at Clarkesville campus to offer degree programs in Medical Laboratory Technology, Environmental Horticulture, and Turf and Golf Course Management effective Summer Quarter 2001.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved North Metro Technical College to offer a degree program in Environmental Horticulture effective Summer Quarter 2001.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved Sandersville Technical College to offer a degree and diploma program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Fall Quarter 2001.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved Swainsboro Technical College to offer a diploma program in Machine Tool Technology effective Summer Quarter 2002. Any required funding and staff requests must be submitted through the budget approval process.
Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved that the colleges listed below to offer technical certicicates of credit effective the quarter specified for each request.
Altamaha Technical College
(Jesup campus)
- effective Summer Quarter 2001
Air Conditioning Technician Assistant
Certified Nurse Assistant
Pulp and Paper Operations
- effective Fall Quarter 2001
Leadership Development
Atlanta Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
Infant and Toddler Child Care Specialist
Augusta Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001
(Augusta, McDuffie County, and Burke County campuses)
Web Site Fundamentals
Central Georgia Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
(Milledgeville campus)
Brakes Technician
Columbus Technical College
- effective Summer Quarter 2001
Certified Construction Worker
- effective Fall Quarter 2001
Management Skills for Supervisors
Coastal Georgia Community College - effective Summer Semester 2001
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
East Central Georgia Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
(Ben Hill-Irwin and Coffee County campuses)
Cisco Specialist
Cisco CCNP Specialist
Web Site Fundamentals
Web Languages Specialist
UNIX Specialist
IT+ Specialist
(Ben Hill-Irwin, Coffee County, and Atkinson County campuses)
Fundamental Microcomputer Skills
Computer Applications Fundamentals
Flint River Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
Aircraft Assembly Worker
Basic Welding
CISCO Specialist
Griffin Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist
Commercial Straight Truck and Passenger Driving
Gwinnett Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001
Heavy Equipment Service Technology
Heart of Georgia Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
Personal Care Assistant
Desktop Publishing
Word Processing Assistant
Financial Recordkeeping Clerk
- effective Fall Quarter 2001
Food Service Worker
Professional Baker
Lanier Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
(main campus)
Microsoft Office Core Specialist
Microsoft Office Expert
Microsoft Office Master
Retail Department Management
Middle Georgia Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
(main campus and Houston County Career Center)
Commercial Baking
North Georgia Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
(Clarkesville and Blairsville campuses)
Certified Construction Worker - Carpentry Framing Specialization
North Metro Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
Basic Computer Technician
Northwestern Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001
Technical Communication Specialist
Central Sterile Processing Technician
Savannah Technical College
(main campus)
- effective Spring Quarter 2001
Basic Culinary Skills
- effective Summer Quarter 2001
Basic Aircraft Electricity
Basic Aircraft Powerplants
Swainsboro Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
Microcomputer Hardware Specialist
Visual Basic Programmer
Windows Programming Specialist
Valdosta Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
Web Site Fundamentals
Java Platform Programmer
Microcomputer Applications
Personal Computer Essentials
Program Terminations
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Bowen, 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
Altamaha Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001
(Jesup campus)
Patient Care Assisting
Middle Georgia Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
Engine Performance Technician
Suspension and Steering Technician
b. Diploma Programs
DeKalb Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2001
Plastics Technology
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman Harris presented the "Guidelines for Georgia's FY2002-FY2006" which was on the table from the May 3, 2001 Board meeting. Upon a motion by Mr. Reynolds, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved the document as the official strategic plan of the Department to guide the future directions of all departmental programs, services, operations, and activities.
As a result from the Committee of the Whole presentation, "A Tribute in Memory of Mr. Charlie Harris", Chairman Bill Harris entertained a motion to adopt a Resolution honoring the memory and dedication of Charles A. Harris for Thirteen Years of Service to the Georgia Board of Technical and Adult Education. Upon a motion by Mr. Reynolds, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to adopt this Resolution.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Harris announced the next meeting will be at Central Georgia Technical College in Macon on July 12, 2001. A reception and dinner will be the evening before, July 11, 2001, with local Board, legislators and folks from Central Georgia Community. Information will follow.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Stated the GOAL Conference was a success and the GOAL and Rick Perkins Awards recipients will be introduced to State Board at a later date.
He announced the November Board meeting will be a combined meeting with the Presidents' Council, TCFA, TCDA and will be in Savannah, GA , October 31 - November 2, 2001. A tentative agenda was given to each member present and more information will follow.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
Helen Mathis
Executive Secretary
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