Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education
State Board Meeting Minutes
DUBOSE PORTER CONFERENCE CENTER
HEART OF GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
DUBLIN, GEORGIA

June 3, 2004
4:00 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT
Jimmy Allgood
Roy Bowen
Ben Copeland
Cedric Johnson
Debra Lyons
Alma Noble
Tyre Rakestraw
Sandra Reed
Harold Reynolds
Allen Rice

  

MEMBERS ABSENT
Don Chapman
Michael Daniel
Sharon Douglas
Mary Flanders
Rhubarb Jones
Edgar Rhodes
Steve Rieck
Jimmy Tallent
Ben Tarbutton

CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to date, time and place stated above, Chairman Reynolds called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.

Chairman Reynolds recognized the former Board Chairs present: Larry Comer, Chet Austin, Bill Wiley, Bill Harris and Dan Rather.

Chairman Reynolds recognized Randal Peters, President of Heart of Georgia Technical College and Dr. Peters gave a presentation on Heart of Georgia Technical College.


APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved the May 13, 2004 State Board Minutes.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ADULT LITERACY COMMITTEE

Mr. Rakestraw gave each Board member a copy of the analysis and breakdown regarding the budget cuts from the service areas and discussed the results as requested from the previous Board meeting.

I. Distribution of Estimated Adult Literacy Federal Grant Funds

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Rakestraw, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved distribution of the estimated Adult Literacy Federal Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2005, of $16,241,998.00.

II. Distribution of Estimated Adult Literacy State Grant Funds

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Rakestraw, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved distribution of the estimated Adult Literacy State Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2005, of $10,949.402.00.


BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

I. Approval of Rental Agreement

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Bowen and Mr. Allgood, the Board approved the execution of rental agreement with The DeKalb Technical College Foundation covering 30,000 sq. ft. of office/classroom space located at 1085 Montreal Road, Clarkston, Georgia at a monthly rental of $19,310.94 ($231,731.20 per year), for the period beginning July 1, 2004, and ending June 30, 2005, with eleven consecutive one-year options to renew beginning July 1, 2005 at the same monthly/annual rate.

B. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the Rental Agreement with The DeKalb Technical College Foundation covering 12.58 acres of land located on Marbut Road, Lithonia, Georgia, for the period June 3, 2004, through June 30, 2004, a lump sum payment of $350,000.00 for the purpose of developing a truck driving range facility, with option to renew for twelve consecutive one year periods beginning July 1, 2004, at a monthly rental of $5,257.69 ($69,092.28 per annum).

II. Approval of Contracts

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a Construction Contract with ARBUCK Co., Alpharetta, Georgia, for Re-roofing of Buildings 100, 300 and 500 at Augusta Technical College in the amount of $452,800.00.

B. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved the execution of a contract between DeKalb Technical College and First Nation Bank, Covington, Georgia, for Renovations to the building located at 8100 Bob Williams Parkway, Covington, Georgia, in the amount of $55,000.00 for development of auditorium space and air-conditioning improvements.

C. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract with Construction Contract with Caspian Contracting, Inc., Marietta, Georgia, for construction of a New Maintenance Building at Lanier Technical College in the amount of $244,650.00.

D. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Adrian Building Concepts Inc., Swainsboro, Georgia, for purchase and installation of a Modular Classroom for the Commercial Truck Driving program at Okefenokee Technical College in the amount of $160,700.00.

E. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into contract with Charles H. Wilkinson, Inc., Statesboro, Georgia, for Renovation of GSAM office space at Savannah Technical College in the amount of $34,744.00.

F. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Dr. Reed and Dr. Noble, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract with Double T Construction, LLC, Douglas, Georgia, at Albany Technical College for Renovation of Building D in the amount of $58,000.00.

G. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Mayne Tile, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for Purchase and Installation of Floor Tile at Athens Technical College in the amount of $47,690.00.

H. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract with Roof Craft Systems, Centre, Alabama, for Replacement of Metal Roof, Library Building at Athens Technical College in the amount of $60,900.00.

I. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a statewide contract to purchase a modular classroom for Griffin Technical College in the amount of $49,784.00.

J. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Johnson and Dr. Reed, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract with Northstar Construction Management Co., Gainesville, Georgia, for Lanier Technical College for Façade Improvements in the amount of $197,000.00.

K. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Johnson and Dr. Reed, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract with Barber Contracting, Moultrie, Georgia, for Renovation of Facilities, for Moultrie Technical College – Industrial Drive Campus in the amount of $492,000.00.

L. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract with Extreme Technology’s Inc., Lithia Springs, Georgia, for Stabilization of Building 300 for North Metro Technical College in the amount of $95,050.00.

M. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract with Stone and Tile Design, Statesboro, Georgia, for Purchase/Installation of Tile for Ogeechee Technical College in the amount of $25,871.00.

N. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Rice, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract with Dixie Roadbuilders, Inc., Waycross, Georgia, for Construction of Parking Lot at Okefenokee Technical College in the amount of $238,540.00.

O. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a Construction Contract with Essam’s Flooring, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for Installation of Tile in Allied Health Building at Southeastern Technical College in the amount of $56,900.00.

III. Purchase of Real Property
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved Purchase of 2.83 acres of land known as 2912, 2914 and 2916 Hamilton Drive, Augusta, Georgia, from Karen Storey Chiera and Tammie Storey Dressel for Augusta Technical College at a purchase price of $85,900.

IV. Approval of Licensing Fees

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to pay the Licensing fees to BlackBoard Inc., for software used to deliver the web-enabled training for Georgia Virtual Technical Colleges at a cost not to exceed $400,000.00.

B. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to pay the Licensing fees to Oracle for software used in conjunction with the Banner software student information system for all technical colleges at a cost not to exceed $86,000.00.

Approval for Computer Equipment
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to approve the upgrade of the RISC6000 servers of all Technical Colleges which are used to run the Student Information System software for a cost not to exceed $750,000.00.

Approval of New Policy – Gifts
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved to accept the new proposed State Board policy concerning gifts for DTAE employees.

III. V. Gifts

Objectivity and integrity are essential qualities for members of the State Board and Department employees. If the Department is to carry out its mission of providing quality technical education, adult literacy education, continuing education, and customized business and industry workforce training to the citizens of Georgia, then the Board, the Department and its employees must maintain the highest levels of integrity and objectivity as they perform their duties. Employees and board members shall make every reasonable effort to avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest.

A member of the Board or an employee of the Department, or any other person on his or her behalf, shall not directly or indirectly solicit, receive, accept or agree to receive a thing of value by inducing the reasonable belief that the giving of the thing will influence his/her performance or failure to perform any official action. Such action is a felony under O.C.G. A. § 16-10-2.

Board members and Department employees are prohibited from knowingly accepting directly or indirectly, a gift from any vendor or lobbyist as those terms are defined in Georgia statutes. (O.C.G.A. § 21-5-70(6) and O.C.G.A. § 45-1-6(a)(5)(b)). If a gift has been accepted, it must be either returned to the donor or transferred to a charitable organization. A gift may be accepted by the employee on behalf of the Department or a Technical College subject to a written report to the Commissioner or Technical College President. The employee receiving the gift shall not maintain custody of the gift for any period of time beyond that reasonably necessary to arrange for the transfer of custody and ownership of the gift.

For purposes of this policy a gift is defined as lodging, transportation, personal services, a gratuity, subscription, membership, trip, loan, extension of credit, forgiveness of debt, advance or deposit of money, or anything of value. A gift shall not include:

  1. Food or beverage consumed at an occasional meal or event, provided the value is reasonable under the circumstances but in no event exceeds $100 per person;

  2. Food, beverages, and registration at group events to which substantial numbers of Department employees are invited;

  3. Food, beverage, or expenses afforded employees, relatives or others that are associated with normal and customary business or social functions or activities;

  4. Actual and reasonable expenses for food, beverages, travel, lodging and registration provided to permit participation in a meeting, demonstration, or training related to official or professional duties if participation has been approved in writing by the Commissioner, the President, or his/her designee;

  5. Promotional items generally distributed to the general public

  6. Textbooks, software, and instructional materials to be reviewed by faculty only if accepted by the faculty member on behalf of the Technical College;

  7. An award, plaque, certificate, memento, or similar item given in recognition of the recipient's civic, charitable, political, professional, private or public service or achievement;

  8. Legitimate salary, honoraria, benefit, fees, commissions, or expenses associated with the recipient's non-public business, employment, trade, or profession;

  9. Gifts from a person or entity who is neither a lobbyist nor a vendor as those terms are defined in Georgia statutes, nor a student, nor a live work client at a Technical College; or

  10. Gifts from Technical College foundations or other separately incorporated, charitable entities.

References
O.C.G. A. § 16 -10-2 – Bribery statute
O.C.G.A. § 21-5-70(6) – Definition of vendor
O.C.G.A. § 45-1-6(a)(5)(b) – Definition of lobbyist
O.C.G.A. § 45-10-20 et seq. – State Conflict of Interest laws

Adopted: June 3, 2004

 

Modification to Rental Agreement
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved the execution of the First Modification Agreement to Rental Agreement with Central Georgia Technical College Foundation covering building located at 3630 Bloomfield Parkway, Macon, Georgia, covering renovations for use of the Adult Literacy Program at Central Georgia Technical College in the amount of $150,000.00.

Approval of Property Conveyance
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved the Conveyance of 0.880 of one acre of land at Forsyth Campus of Lanier Technical College to Forsyth County, Georgia for use with construction of Forsyth Connector Road, subject to the approval of the State Properties Commission.

Approval of Vpn Concentrator Fees
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to pay for VPN Concentrators used to secure remote access to college networks for staff and permit remote sites to be securely connected to campus LANs required for transmission of confidential student and administrative data for all technical colleges, fees are in the amount of $110,000.00.


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

There were no motions and Mr. Allgood gave an update on Quick Start and Economic Development activities.


OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Local Board Appointments

Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment
Upon a motion by Mr. Rice, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved for the technical colleges below, that the persons listed are appointed to the local board of directors of the technical college.

A. Albany Technical College
Roger Futch, Gilmer County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

B. Appalachian Technical College
Janice Allen Jackson, Dougherty County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

C. Athens Technical College
G. Stephen Felker, Jr. Walton County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Frank Christa, Oconee County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Mildred S. (Pudge) Smith, Hart County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
William M. (Bill) Cabaniss, Oglethorpe County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

D. Augusta Technical College
J. Foster Wylie, McDuffie County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

E. Central Georgia Technical College
John Mixon, Monroe County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Otha Dent, Crawford County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Robbin (RobO Morton, Bibb County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Lance Jeffrey Randall, Bibb County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Terry Smith, Bibb County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

F. Coosa Valley Technical College
Jackie Lynch, Polk County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Bob Berry, Floyd County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

G. DeKalb Technical College
Sandra Font, DeKalb County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Santiago R. Marquez, DeKalb County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Cory Thompson, DeKalb County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Elizabeth S. Todd, DeKalb County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

H. East Central Technical College
Randy Crenshaw, Irwin County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
James T. Lee, Wilcox County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

I. Griffin Technical College
Michael Brewer, Butts County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Gerald Crawford, Jr., Pike County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Warren K. Scoville, Sr., Spalding County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

J. Middle Georgia Technical College
James B. Culpepper, Houston County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Genelle Jennings, Pulaski County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

K. North Georgia Technical College
Terry Wright, Towns County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Kathy Blalock, Rabun County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Shelby Gober, Stephens County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Grace Fricks, White County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

L. North Metro Technical College
Aida Gonzalez, Cobb County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Melissa Hulsey, Cobb County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Rob Register, Cobb County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

M. Ogeechee Technical College
Rosalind Ivey, Evans County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Dr. Dale Grant, Bulloch County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

N. Southeastern Technical College
Lisa Adams, Toombs County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Pollyann F. Martin, Toombs County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Wayne Dasher, Tattnall County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

O. South Georgia Technical College
Hughes Palmer, Schley County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

P. Swainsboro Technical College
Kenneth Wayne Griffin, Emanuel County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Erma Jenkins, Emanuel County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Robert (Bob) Via, Emanuel County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

Q. Valdosta Technical College
Jerome Tucker, Lowndes County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

 

Placement of Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment on Board Table
Upon a motion by Mr. Rice, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved for the technical colleges below, that the names listed are 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
Patricia Barron, Clarke County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
G. Stephen Felker, Jr., Walton County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

B. Middle Georgia Technical College
Paul E. Hibbitts, Sr., Houston County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

C. North Metro Technical College
William “Bill” Morgan, III, Bartow County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

D. Sandersville Technical College
Della Smith, Hancock County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Chris Irwin, Washington County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Joe Gore, Jefferson County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

E. West Georgia Technical College
Matthew Avant, Troup County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)


Equipment Purchases and Contracts
Upon a motion by Mr. Rice, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize to purchase for the technical colleges listed below the designated items at a cost not to exceed the amount stated by each technical college.

A. Altahama Technical College, three replacement vehicles, $48,586; wall systems and furniture for the Early Childhood Education program at the Baxley campus, $130,539; and wall systems and furniture for Cosmetology, Library and Student Services areas at the Jesup campus, $82,872. Total: $261,997.00

B. Central Georgia Technical College, 74 Dell computers ($1,320 ea) for labs, $99,236; digital computer radiography equipment for the Radiological Technology program, $105,000; and evaluating table with generator for the Radiological Technology program, $87,985. Total: $292,221.00

C. Chattahoochee Technical College, 63 computer workstations ($1,200 ea) for classroom and faculty offices, $75,600; 20 laptops ($1,800 ea) for wireless instruction, $36,000; audio/visual equipment for classrooms and conference rooms, $175,000; four copiers, $140,000; SCT Luminis Web Product for Banner purposes, $51,600; replacement copier for Vaughn building, $35,000; 15 MAC G5 computers ($5,306 ea) for the Entertainment Technology program, $79,590; four DVCam Videotape recorders, one DVCam Studio Videotape recorder for the Entertainment Technology program, $29,000; network edge equipment (router and firewalls) $47,609; and two 2005 passenger vehicles for faculty and staff, $26,536. Total: $695,935.00

D. Coosa Valley Technical College, 32 Gateway computers ($1,523 ea) for the Economic Development unit, $48,737; and furnishings for the Rome, Gordon and Polk campuses, $133,680. Total: $182,669.00

E. East Central Technical College, Broadband Communications equipment for student workstations, $97,274; and CISCO equipment, $33,531. Total: $130,805.00

F. Flint River Technical College, furnishings for the administrative offices and student computer labs, $51,326; and 59 HP Invent computers ($713 ea) with monitors and speakers for computer labs, $51,035. Total: $102,361.00

G. Griffin Technical College, instructional equipment for the Industrial Maintenance System, Arts & Science and CDL program, $140,348; 106 Dell computers ($1,790 ea) for instructional areas; and 11 Dell laptop computers ($1,937 ea) for instructional areas. Total: $351,395.00

H. Northwestern Technical College, networking infrastructure upgrade, $85,000; and a custodial services contract, $75,000. Total: $160,000.00

I. North Georgia Technical College, 60 Intel Pentium/Think Vision computers ($1,238 ea) for computer training labs, $74,287; and a 2000 PeterBilt Tractor for the Truck Driving program, $40,000. Total $114,284.00

J. Ogeechee Technical College, library books, $125,000; and one tractor for the Agriculture programs, $32,250. Total: $157,250.00

K. Savannah Technical College, IT infrastructure upgrade for main campus, $99,000; a 2005 PeterBilt tractor trailer for the CDL program, $95,000; grounds and maintenance contract for all campuses, $70,000; PBX system, $400,000; industrial mechanical technology training package from Amatrol for the Liberty campus, $163,360; juvenile program contracts targeting after school prevention, $35,000 and supervision/counseling, $50,500. Total: $912,860.00

L. Southeastern Technical College, Nebraska Bookstore software, $75,000; and a 1999 Volvo tractor trailer for the CDL program, $40,000. Total: $115,000.00

M. South Georgia Technical College, furnishings for the James Hall and Martin Hall Dorms, $80,000.00

N. Columbus Technical College, 150 Dell 4600 model desktop computers ($1,120 ea) $168,000; 22 Dell Precision 360 mini tower computers ($1,516 ea), $33,343 for the Computer Information Systems, Business Office Technology and General Education programs; two 2005 Ford Taurus E-85 flex fuel vehicles and one 2004 Ford F-150 truck, $40,638. Total: $241,981.00

O. Lanier Technical College, 12 Scott Air-Pack 50 breathing apparatus and 17 additional air cylinders for the Fire Science/Firefighter EMT programs. Total: $32,584.00

Other

A. Georgia State University Contract
Upon a motion by Mr. Rice, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved that the
Commissioner be authorized to enter into a contract with Georgia State University on
behalf of the Board of Regents of the University of Georgia System to offer instructor
training activities through the Faculty Development Institute at a total cost not to
exceed $131,500.00.


STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

PROGRAMS

Approval of Diplomas and Degrees
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Allgood and Mr. Bowen, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to offer diploma and degree programs effective the quarter specified for each request. Any fiscal requirement to begin these programs must be approved through the standard budget approval process.

Albany Technical College – (Early County campus) diploma programs in Welding and Joining Technology and Criminal Justice Technology effective Summer Quarter 2004

Appalachian Technical College – (Epworth campus) diploma programs in Accounting and Cosmetology effective Summer Quarter 2004

Coosa Valley Technical College – (main, Gordon County, and Polk County campuses) Associate of Applied Technology in Health effective Summer Quarter 2004

Griffin Technical College – add specialization in Legal Office Specialist to the existing diploma program in Business Office Technology effective Fall Quarter 2004

Heart of Georgia Technical College – (main and Telfair campuses) diploma program in Computer Information Systems – Networking Specialist effective Summer Quarter 2004

Lanier Technical College – (main and Winder-Barrow campuses) diploma program in Distribution and Materials Management effective Summer Quarter 2004 and (main and Forsyth campuses) degree program in Drafting Technology effective Fall Quarter 2004

Okefenokee Technical College – (main campus) diploma program in Environmental Horticulture effective Fall Quarter 2004

Sandersville Technical College – (main campus) diploma program in Medical Assisting effective Fall Quarter 2004


Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Allgood and Mr. Bowen, 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 2004
(main and Early County campuses)
Entrepreneurship
Private Security
(main campus)
Air Conditioning Technician’s Assistant
(Early County campus)
A+ Comptia Certification
Cisco Specialist

Appalachian Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(main and Epworth campuses)
Management Specialist
Retail Department Manager
Team Leader Specialist
(Epworth campus)
Certified Customer Service Specialist
Computer Accounting Technician
Computer Applications Specialist
Medical Coding
Phlebotomy Technician
Web Site Design Associate
– effective Fall Quarter 2004
(main and Epworth campuses)
Landscape Design Specialist

Athens Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Molecular Biology Technician
Analytical Laboratory Technician

Atlanta Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2004
Light Commercial Air Conditioning Specialist
Architectural Drafting Specialist

Central Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(Milledgeville, Crawford County, Jones County, and Putnam County campuses)
Application Software Specialist
(Macon, Milledgeville, Crawford County, and Putnam County campuses)
Phlebotomy Technician
(Macon and Milledgeville campuses)
Correctional Officer Specialist
(Macon and Crawford County campuses)
Plumbing Assistant
(Putnam County campus)
Accounting Data Entry Clerk
Medical Receptionist
(Milledgeville campus)
Administrative Support Specialist
(Macon campus)
Central Sterile Supply Technician

Coosa Valley Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(main, Gordon County, and Polk County campuses)
Health Care Assistant

DeKalb Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2004
(Covington-Newton campus)
Installation and Support Technician
Network Security Specialist

East Central Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2004
(main campus)
Home Maintenance and Repair Technician

Heart of Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(main and Telfair campuses)
Pipe Welding Specialist

Lanier Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(Main, Forsyth, Jackson County, and Winder-Barrow campuses)
Health Care Assistant

Moultrie Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(main campus)
Entrepreneurship

North Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2004
(Clarkesville campus)
Advanced Commercial Refrigeration Specialist

Sandersville Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(main campus)
Diesel Maintenance Technician
(Jefferson County and Hancock County campuses)
Web Site Fundamentals
– effective Fall Quarter 2004
(main and Hancock County campuses)
Nail Technician

Valdosta Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2004
(main and Cook County campuses)
Small Business Ownership
Metal Building Detailer – Level One

West Central Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(Murphy and Douglas campuses)
Health Care Assistant

West Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2004
Fire Fighter I


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

Diplomas and Degrees

Central Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(Macon and Milledgeville campuses)
E-Commerce Site Designer, diploma (ECM2)
Visual Communications, diploma (CL02)
Machine Tool Technology, diploma (MT02)
Telecommunications Fundamentals, diploma (TB02)
Telecommunications, diploma (TE02)
Web Site Designer, diploma and degree (WES2, WES3)
(Macon campus)
Advanced Drafting, diploma (DRA4)
(Milledgeville campus)
Electrical Control Systems, diploma (ECS2)
Industrial Systems Technology, diploma (ICS2)
Mechanical Control Systems, diploma (MEH2)
Building and Facilities Maintenance, diploma (UF02)

Northwestern Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
Quality Control Technology, diploma (QCN2)

Technical Certificates of Credit

Central Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(all campuses)
Netware Specialist (NSH1)
(Macon and Milledgeville campuses)
MOUS Specialist (MIB1)
(Macon campus)
Novell Netware Technician (NNI1)
Telecommunications Service and Electronics (TSE1)
Microsoft NT Specialist (WTK1)
(Milledgeville campus)
Electrical Maintenance Technician (ELM1)
Electro-Mechanical Technician (HC01)
Industrial Programmable Control Systems (IY01)
Industrial Mechanical Technician (MMA1, MTS1)
Industrial Motor Control Technician (NM01)

Griffin Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
Automotive Basic Electricity and Electronics (BAZ1)

Southwest Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(main campus)
Supervisory Management Specialist (ILS1)

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Chairman Reynolds expressed his sympathy to the family and faculty of DeKalb Technical College on the death of President Dr. Paul Starnes.

He thanked Beth Neal and staff responsible for GOAL Conference and activities being a great success. The GOAL winner for 2004 is Candice Walker, Radiologic Technolgy student at Okefenokee Technical College. The 2004 Rick Perkins Award is Beverly Padgett, Certified Customer Service Specialist instructor at Coosa Valley Technical College.

He recognized Allen Rice regarding his article “Global Vidalia” making the front page of Atlanta Journal Constitution.

He announced Capitol Outlay Meeting would be held in Savannah at the Mulberry Inn, June 15-17, 2004. Any Board member that wished to attend was invited.

Chairman Reynolds recognized Dr. Ken Breeden with his 20 years of Faithful Service Award and also with a letter of commendation from each former Chairman. Each former Chairman and present Chairman Reynolds gave a few remarks about Dr. Breeden and thanked him.

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved to incorporate these letters into the minutes.

They are as follows in order that the Chairman served:

Letter 1 - Larry Comer
Letter 2 - Chet Austin
 Letter 3 - Parks Burton
Letter 4 - Gene Hunt
Letter 5 - Bill Wiley
Letter 6 - Dan Rather
Letter 7 - Bill Harris
Letter 8 - Harold Reynolds


COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
Dr. Breeden thanked everyone for their support during his 20 years of service and how much he appreciated everyone.


EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to execute the Management Agreement and related documents necessary to accomplish the conversion of Gwinnett Technical College.

Mr. Bowen asked to be recognized for some special awards.

Charles A. Harris Award

He stated, “I don’t believe that there has been a more beloved member of this Board than Charles Harris. His passion for the mission of our technical college system, and particularly as that mission pertains to adult literacy, was genuine and inspirational. He was a mentor to each new member of the Board; motivated this Board and the Department in the pursuit of excellence; care deeply about the students and faculty; and was a gentleman of the highest order.

His love for this Board and for our system was exceeded only by that for his wonderful family.

To provide not only a lasting reminder of Charles A. Harris’ legacy, but to recognize others who have served this Board and Department in a way that would make Mr. Harris proud, the Board has authorized The Charles A. Harris Award for Distinguished Service as a Member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education. This award will be presented annually to a past or current State Board member who best exemplifies Mr. Harris’ fervor, sense of stewardship, leadership and benevolence.”

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved the adoption of a Resolution creating The Charles A. Harris Award for Distinguished Service as a Member of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, which reads as follows:

Kenneth H. Breeden Award

“Thanks to the leadership of Ken Breeden, Georgia has the most outstanding system of technical colleges in the United States, the most customer focused and effective customized training program for existing and new businesses and industry in the world, and a highly regarded literacy program that is nationally recognized for its success in improving the skills and proficiency of tens of thousands of Georgians so as to enable them to be productive citizens. Little wonder then why he has been named as among the “Most Influential Georgians” by Georgia Trend Magazine.

Ken has done a masterful job of leading the Department of Technical and Adult Education since its inception as an independent state agency and through year after year of growth in demand for its services.

And that growth has been explosive during the past several years. Demands of a changing economy have prompted tens of thousands of Georgians to enroll in our technical colleges to improve or attain new skills. Hundreds of Georgia businesses have strengthened their partnership with technical colleges or taken advantage of QuickStart to enhance the skills level of their workforce and become more competitive.

There is not a greater resource for Georgia business today, nor a state agency more committed to its mission that the Department of Technical and Adult Education. And that fact is attributable to Ken Breeden and his leadership.

To perpetuate and recognize in others the spirit that motivates Ken, and to acknowledge others who share Ken’s commitment to this system of technical colleges and who have worked tirelessly on behalf of the system, the State Board has authorized the Kenneth H. Breeden Award for Distinguished Leadership in Technical Education. This award will be presented annually to a leader in government, business, education or community development who has emulated Ken’s passion for and contribution to Georgia’s technical college system.”

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved the adoption of a Resolution creating the Kenneth H. Breeden Award for Distinguished Leadership in Technical and Adult Education, which reads as follows:


Recess - 5:30 p.m.
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to recess for an Executive Session for a discussion regarding personnel.

The Board meeting resumed at 5:55 p.m.

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved that the Board authorize the Executive Committee to contract with an individual to serve as Interim Commissioner effective July 1, 2004, (assuming that the Board has not approved the appointment of a new Commissioner by that time) until such time as the Board approves the appointment of a new Commissioner.


ADJOURN
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 5:58 p.m.

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Helen Mathis
Director and Executive Secretary of State Board

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Belva Strickland,
Executive Assistant to the Commissioner

BS-6/3/04

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