APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved the State Board Minutes for May 5, 2005.

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved to recess and go into an Executive Session at 1:11 p.m. to discuss personnel issues.
(Affidavit attached) Exhibit A

The Board reconvened at 1:30 p.m. and Chairman reported no actions were taken in the Executive Session.

Chairman Reynolds reminded everyone the “Financial Disclosure Statement” is due to the Secretary of State’s Office on July 1. A copy was included in each member’s meeting book and available on the website.

A copy of a letter written on behalf of the State Board by Harold Reynolds, Chair of Board to the Commissioner thanking and supporting the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner Jackson and entire staff in the professional manner they have operated under the trying circumstances was read and given each member. (Copy attached) Exhibit B. Chairman Reynolds also asked that the letter be distributed to entire DTAE staff.

Chairman Reynolds appointed a Committee to assist the Commissioner in determining whether legal representation might be needed as a result of any completed or impending investigations by the Investigator General’s Office, and, if so, to provide assistance in the selection of counsel. The Committee consists of Michael Daniel as Chair, Steve Rieck and Allen Rice.

Chairman Reynolds reminded the Members that the State Board Retreat is July 13 and that the State Board meeting will be held at Gwinnett Tech on July 14. Gwinnett Tech will host a dinner and reception on the evening of Wednesday, July 13. Details will follow.

Jack Sterrett, President of Sandersville Technical College, was recognized for his retirement effective June 30, 2005. He was presented an Honorary Lt. Colonel Certificate signed by Governor Sonny Perdue. Debbie Dlugolenski will serve as Interim President until the Search Committee completes the search process for a new president.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

Performance-Based Funding - Commissioner reported that the new allocation process was started in the spring based on performance funding. For the first time, this was a transparent way of releasing allocations to the 34 colleges with a percentage based on performance, but he committed moving toward a true performance-based funding model. A committee of presidents and vice presidents, individuals from the Legislative Office, Office of Planning and Budget and others will begin working next week to look at what other states are doing with “performance based funding” and develop a model that will be good for our system and each of our colleges.

Strategic Planning – The Georgia Public Policy Foundation (GPPF) has been soliciting input from around the State. He stated he had met with them last week for a brief overview of some of the major issues they will be bringing forth to you at next month’s retreat:

(1) Accreditation; accreditation as COC members.

(2) Funding; explore different options with consideration given to cost variances between programs such as healthcare vs. cosmetology; a possibility of placing premium tuition on high demand fields; explore the feasibility, through legislation, of carrying over unencumbered funds generated from training/tuition monies that are locally generated.

(3) Regionalization; more and more of our campuses are writing or calling saying we would like to be considered for a Center of Excellence for “X”. The Board may want to consider creating Centers of Excellence and regionalization of high cost programs.

(4) Curriculum and programs; in terms of future growth in our system we need the ability to look strategically at what jobs will be in high demand and related funding issues. Currently, we do not have the capability of developing programs and curriculum for what the future demand is for the next five years.

(5) Marketing and Public Relations; very few people know that we have 34 great technical colleges in the state and they are an integral part of a technical education system. GPPF has determined we are not hitting on all cylinders in terms of high schools and middle schools. Our counselors, middle and high school parents/students do not know that technical education is a viable postsecondary educational component.

(6) Partnerships; we need a stronger partnership with Department of Education and Regents.

(7) Lastly, GPPF will recommend that the Board to take a strong look at Adult Literacy and the administration of the program.

Presidents’ evaluation - I am in the midst of spending one hour with each president discussing retention, graduation, and placement rates. I am asking them about their goals and objectives. I have asked the Executive Committee to review a proposed presidential evaluation process which includes interviewing faculty, staff, students, community leaders and administrative leadership to help determine how is the president doing; about his/her leadership style; where improvement is needed. Then every five years, I conduct another thorough one-day check. How is that campus operating in terms of faculty, staff, students, administrative leadership and community teamwork and, more importantly, what are their five-year goals for the college.

Presidential searches - We now have three finalists for Middle Georgia Technical College and I hope to have a recommendation to the Board by July. The Sandersville Technical College presidential search will begin the last week of June.

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Reynolds commented on several items the Commissioner mentioned above. He stated that the Adult Literacy program is essential and recognizes the importance of its mission. He stated the Board do all it can to support its mission.

In regard to the strategic planning process that began about eight months ago, Chairman Reynolds expressed his confidence in GPPF. He encouraged everyone to attend the July retreat.

Chairman Reynolds thanked everyone for their participation in the Committee meetings and acknowledged the extensive work involved in bringing agenda items and motions before the Board.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Roy Bowen, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, thanked Jimmy Tallent and Sandra Reed for their help. Chairman Bowen reported the Committee was pleased to bring to the Board the recommendations of Ben Copeland to serve as Chairman and Michael Daniel to serve as Vice Chairman for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2005.

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved the Nominating Committee’s recommendation.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS & PROGRAMS (TAB 1.B)

Local Board Appointments/Re-Appointments

Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved for the technical colleges below, and the persons listed be appointed/reappointed to the local board of directors of the technical college.

A. Coosa Valley Technical College, re-appointment
Cathy Harrison, Gordon County (expiration June 30, 2008)
John R. Ware II, Floyd County (expiration June 30, 2008)

B. DeKalb Technical College, appointment
Delores Crowell, DeKalb County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Susan Eckert, DeKalb County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Jerry L. Silvio, Newton County (expiration June 30, 2008)

C. Griffin Technical College, re-appointment
Thomas B. Gardner, Spalding County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Randy Hayes, Fayette County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Janice S. Moore, Lamar County (expiration June 30, 2008)

D. Gwinnett Technical College, re-appointment
Nancy Quan-Sellers, Gwinnett County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Jeff Mahaffey, Gwinnett County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Maxie Price, Jr., Gwinnett County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Sharyn Doanes, Gwinnett County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Teresa Esquivel, Gwinnett County (expiration June 30, 2007)
Frantz Pierre, Gwinnett County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Bill McCargo, Gwinnett County (expiration June 30, 2008)
David Seago, Gwinnett County (expiration June 30, 2007)
Jim McGean, Gwinnett County (expiration June 30, 2007)

E. Heart of Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
Shellie Stroman, Jr., Laurens County (expiration June 30, 2008)

F. Middle Georgia Technical College, appointment
Glynn Greenway, Houston County (expiration June 30, 2008)

G. Moultrie Technical College, re-appointment
Bill Boone, Worth County (expiration June 30, 2008)

H. North Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
Alice Crowder Ariail, Habersham County (expiration June 30, 2008)

I. North Metro Technical College, re-appointment
Keith Sandlin, Bartow County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Mark Haney, Cobb County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Charles Fluellen, Bartow County (expiration June 30, 2008)

J. Ogeechee Technical College, appointment
Billy Hickman, Bulloch County (expiration June 30, 2008)

K. Okefenokee Technical College, re-appointment
Ola A. Smith, Ware County (expiration June 30, 2008)

L. Savannah Technical College, re-appointments
Richard B Knowlton, Effingham County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Thomas J. Ratcliffe, Jr., Liberty County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Rosalyn Truitt, Chatham County (expiration June 30, 2008)

M. Swainsboro Technical College, appointment
Rhonda M. Norris, Treutlen County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Don E. Wilkes, Emanuel County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Pamelia A. Dwight, Jenkins County (expiration June 30, 2008)

N. Valdosta Technical College, appointment
Robert Griner, Berrien County (expiration June 30, 2008)
James McGahee, Lowndes County (expiration June 30, 2008)

O. West Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
Mark Adams, Heard County, (expiration June 30, 2008)

Placement of Local Board Member Appointment on Board Table

Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Ms. Lyons the Board approved for the technical colleges below and the names listed be placed on the Board table until the July meeting for consideration of approval of appointment to the local board of directors.

A. Albany Technical College, appointment
Robert Edward Chester, Early County (expiration June 30, 2008)

B. Augusta Technical College, appointment
W. H. “Dub” Harper, Burke County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Irma Major-Riddick, Columbia County (expiration June 30, 2008)

C. North Metro Technical College, appointment
Martiza Ortiz Licameli, Cobb County (expiration June 30, 2008)

Programs

I. Approval of Diplomas and Degrees
Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved that the college requests listed below offer diploma and degree programs effective the quarter specified for each request. Any fiscal requirements to begin these programs must be approved through the standard budget approval process.

Appalachian Technical College – (Woodstock campus) diploma program in Paramedic Technology effective Spring Quarter 2005

Athens Technical College – (main campus) AAT degree program in Media Communications Technology effective Fall Quarter 2005

Augusta Technical College – (Augusta campus) AAT degree program in Electronics Technology effective Fall Quarter 2005

Chattahoochee Technical College – (Paulding campus) diploma and AAT degree program in Environmental Horticulture effective Fall Quarter 2005

DeKalb Technical College – (Clarkston campus) AAT degree program in Medical Laboratory Technology and (Clarkston and Covington campuses) AAT degree program in Management and Supervisory Development Technical Specialist effective Summer Quarter 2005

East Central Technical College – (main campus) AAT degree program in Criminal Justice Technology effective Fall Quarter 2005

Flint River Technical College – diploma program in Electronics Fundamentals effective Summer Quarter 2005

Georgia Aviation Technical College – AAT degree programs in Airport Management and Air Traffic Management effective Fall Quarter 2005

Griffin Technical College – diploma program in Construction Management effective Fall Quarter 2005

Gwinnett Technical College – AAT degree program in Management and Supervisory Development Technical Specialist effective Fall Quarter 2005

Heart of Georgia Technical College – (Telfair County and Dodge County Instructional Centers) diploma and AAT degree programs in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Fall Quarter 2005

Okefenokee Technical College – (main campus) diploma and AAT degree programs in Accounting effective Fall Quarter 2005

Southwest Georgia Technical College – (main campus) diploma program in Gerontology effective Fall Quarter 2005

Swainsboro Technical College – (main campus) diploma programs in Management and Supervisory Development effective Summer Quarter 2005 and in Gerontology effective Fall Quarter 2005

West Central Technical College – (Carroll campus) diploma program in Automated Manufacturing Technology and (Douglas campus) diploma program in Cosmetology effective Fall Quarter 2005

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

Appalachian Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
(Epworth campus)
Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate

Central Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Milledgeville campus and Crawford County, Jones County, and
Putnam County Centers)
MCP Certification Preparation
(Crawford County Center)
Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
(Macon campus)
Industrial Mechanical/Machinist Technician

Chattahoochee Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Marietta campus)
Air Conditioning Technician Assistant
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician
– effective Fall Quarter 2005
(Paulding campus)
Environmental Horticulture Technician
Lawn Maintenance Specialist

DeKalb Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Clarkston and Covington campuses)
Human Resource Management Specialist
Service Sector Management Specialist

East Central Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
(main and Coffee County campuses)
Correctional Officer Specialist
Residential Maintenance Technician
Customer Service – Help Desk Support Specialist
Pharmacy Assistant
Public Safety Assistant
Culinary Arts Line Cook
Prep Cook
Applications Programming Specialist
(main campus)
Child Care Manager
Shampoo Technician
Salon Receptionist

Griffin Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
Car Audio Installer
Entrepreneurship
Law Enforcement Specialist
Nail Technician
Ornamental Iron Fabricator

Gwinnett Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
Medical Receptionist

Heart of Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Telfair County and Dodge County Instructional Centers)
Infant and Toddler Child Care Specialist
Early Childhood Program Administration
Early Childhood Paraprofessional Specialization
Child Development Associate I
(Dodge County Instructional Center)
Family Child Care Provider
(Telfair County Instructional Center)
Correctional Officer Specialist

Lanier Technical College– effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main and Winder-Barrow campuses)
Public Safety Assistant
– effective Fall Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Air Conditioning Technician Assistant
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician

Ogeechee Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Automotive Drivability Technician
Automotive Front End Alignment and Brakes Specialist
Automotive Air Conditioning Specialist
Electrical Maintenance Specialist
Industrial Safety Specialist

Southeastern Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main and Glennville campuses)
Computer Applications Specialist

Swainsboro Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Entrepreneurship

Valdosta Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus and Cook County Center)
Graphic Arts Fundamentals

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

Diplomas and Degrees

Altamaha Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Civil Technology, degree

Technical Certificates of Credit

Albany Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Basic Dental Infection Control
Commercial Construction Drafting
Lathe Operations
Mechanical Drafting
Mill Operations
Residential Construction Drafting
(Early County campus)
Patient Care Specialist

Altamaha Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Management Specialist
(Baxley and Hazlehurst campuses)
Network Specialist

East Central Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main and Coffee County campuses)
CISCO CCNP Specialist
Retail Marketing

Lanier Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Forsyth campus)
Computer Applications Specialist (OCA1)

South Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Aircraft Structural Maintenance
(Crisp County campus)
Desktop Application Specialist

Southeastern Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main and Glennville campuses)
Health Science Basics

Swainsboro Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
A+ CompTIA Certification
Golf Course Turf Maintenance
Landscape Management
Lawn Equipment/Small Engine Repair
Lawn Maintenance Specialist
Drafter’s Aide

Dr. Reed stated there was some discussion and debate in their Committee meeting about the Georgia Aviation Technical College starting the air traffic control program. The Committee felt this would be a very good opportunity for the community as well as the state to get involved early in training air traffic controllers. There is going to be an attrition of the air traffic controllers in the next 1 to 3 years that will be significant to the workforce. The Committee felt this request should be approved.

AUDIT (TAB 1.C)

No report

BUSINESS OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION (TAB 1.D)

Equipment Purchases and Contracts

1. Albany Technical College, Renewal of janitorial services for Early County campus for FY06 with Dickens Janitorial Services, $42,000.00; Renewal of part-time security services contract for FY06 with Brown Protection Services, $43,243.20; Inter-Government agreement with the Department of Corrections-Terrell Co. for custodial/floors night detail, $38,700.00; Inter-Government agreement with the Department of Corrections-Lee Co. for ground/maintenance day detail, $37,500.00; Renewal of lease for FY06 with Xerox Corporation for 26 copiers at Early County Campus and Adult Lit sites and the operation of the Print Center and two associates, $404,579.00; Total request $566,022.20.

2. Atlanta Technical College, Renewal of contract for FY06 with the Milan Group to provide job development skills to the New Connections to Work and Georgia Fatherhood programs, $60,000.00.

3. Central Georgia Technical College, Automotive Systems Trainers and Courseware for Automotive Technology Program, $86,937.42

4. DeKalb Technical College, 200 IBM computers @ $723 ea. to update Instructional computer labs, $144,600.00.

5. Lanier Technical College, 12-month renewal of lawn maintenance contract for Oakwood, Forsyth and Gainesville campuses with Simmons Property Management, $29,673.87.

6. Valdosta Technical College, Used X-Ray equipment/Kodak processor system to
upgrade equipment for the Radiologic Technology Program, $80,000.00.

7. Athens Technical College, Renewal of grounds maintenance contract for main campus for FY06 with Piedmont Landscaping, $33,600.00; Renewal of grounds maintenance contract for Elberton Campus for FY06 with Jackson Lawn Care, $26,376.00; Contract for unarmed security guard services for FY06, cost not to exceed $45,600.00; Total request $105,576.00.

8. Atlanta Technical College, Renewal of janitorial contract for FY06 with International Contracting Services, $241,151.64; Renewal of base maintenance and Turf program for FY06 with TruGreen Landcare, $71,832.04; ADA upgrade of fire alarm AV devices and replacement of defective fire alarm control panels in main, annex, and child care buildings, $111,253.41; Total request $424,237.09.

9. Augusta Technical College, SCT Luminis Premier software upgrade for the Banner student information system, $122,690.00.

10. Flint River Technical College, Renewal of custodial services contract for FY06 with Sizemore Incorporated, $26,785.20.

11. Georgia Aviation Technical College, Air traffic control tower, $795,715.00, and radar simulation systems, $158,000.00, instructional equipment for the new Air Traffic Management associate degree program, total $953,715.00

12. Gwinnett Technical College, Information Technology Staff Management services for FY06 for CIO management, consulting, network and programming with Dataliant Services, $250,000 annually.

13. Lanier Technical College, Renewal of security guard services contract for FY06 at three campuses (Forsyth, Winder, and Jackson) with TruVision Security, $80,000.00

14. Middle Georgia Technical College, Furniture for new administration building and bookstore, $177,952.52

15. Moultrie Technical College, Lawn maintenance contract for FY06 for six locations (Industrial Drive Campus, Veterans Parkway Campus, Tifton Campus, Ashburn Campus, Sumner Campus, and Tifton Chestnut Avenue Center), cost not to exceed $94,500.00.

16. North Georgia Technical College, Cleaning services contract for FY06 for Bryant Hall Dormitory, cost not to exceed $40,000.00; Divisible conference center AV system for new Currahee campus, $154,157.00; Total request $194,157.00.

17. Ogeechee Technical College, Renewal of landscape services for FY06 with Deal’s Lawn Service, $39,600.00; Renewal of custodial/janitorial services contract for FY06 with OJS Systems, $149,370.96; Total request $188,970.96.

18. Savannah Technical College, Renewal of lawn and grounds maintenance contract for FY06 at three campuses (Savannah White Bluff Road, Crossroads, and Liberty/Hinesville) with Southern Pride Lawn Care, $68,360.40; Renewal of HVAC control services/maintenance agreement contract for FY06 with Siemens Building Technologies, $43,506.10: Total request $111,866.50

19. Southeastern Technical College, Landscape maintenance contract for FY06 at main campus, cost not to exceed $30,000.00.

20. West Central Technical College, Maintenance contract on network electronics at Murphy Campus for FY06 with CPAK Technology Solutions, $54,421.46.

Approval of Expenditures

1. Upon a motion by Mr. Rice, second by Ms. Flanders and Mr. Copeland, the
Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to pay Oracle for licensing fees at
a cost not to exceed $86,000.00.

2. Upon a motion by Mr. Rice, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved to
authorize the Commissioner to pay BlackBoard licensing fees at a cost not to
exceed $495,000.00.

3. Upon a motion by Mr. Rice, second by Mr. Rakestraw, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to pay for the GALILEO fees at a cost not to exceed $729,000.00.

4. Upon a motion by Mr. Rice, second by Mr. Rakestraw, the Board approved the renewal of Microsoft Campus Agreement which covers Microsoft license for all Technical Colleges and Central Office computers, cost not to exceed $246,000.00.

COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS (TAB 1.E)

No Motions

FACILITIES AND REAL ESTATE (TAB 1.F)

Non-Exclusive Easement

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved a non-exclusive easement to Columbus Technical College – the Columbus Consolidated Government across the campus of Columbus Technical College over an area measuring 20’ x 460’ for the purpose of installing and maintaining a sanitary sewer line.

Rental Agreement

A. Athens Technical College – Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved Athens Technical College the execution of a rental agreement with the Athens Technical College Foundation, Inc. covering 15,000 sq. ft. of classroom/office space located adjacent to its campus for the period June 2, 2005, through June 30, 2005, at the lump sum rental rate of $150,000 for purposes of build out/renovations to the building, with option to renew for 10 consecutive one year periods beginning July 1, 2005, at the monthly rental rate of $3,520.00.

B. Columbus Technical College – Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by
Ms. Lyons, the Board approved Columbus Technical College rental agreement
with Denium North America LLC, 1 Marubeni Drive, Columbus, GA 31907,
covering 30,000 sq. ft. in the warehouse located 4600 River Road, Columbus,
GA, for a six month period beginning June 2, 2005, and ending December 1,
2005, at the monthly rate of $5,000 per month, with option to renew on a month
to month basis beginning December 2, 2005, at the rate of $5,000 per month.

Approval of Contracts

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Wallace H. Wiggins Co., Statesboro, Georgia, for Augusta Technical College for the Re-roofing of Buildings 200 and 400 in the amount of $373,000.00.

B. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to
authorize the Commissioner to enter into Contract with Harmon Commercial & Industrial Construction, Macon, Georgia, for construction of a Maintenance/Warehouse Building for Central Georgia Technical College in the
amount of $293,400.00.

C. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to
authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Clark Patterson,
Associates for architectural services for Renovation of the Advanced Technology Center for DeKalb Technical College in the amount of $71,000.00.

D. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Daniel, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Adrian Building Concepts, Inc., for the purchase and installation of a Modular Classroom for Moultrie Technical College, Tifton Campus in the amount of $144,000.00.

E. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Adrian Building Concepts, Swainsboro, Georgia, for the purchase of a modular classroom for Chattahoochee Technical College located at the Paulding County Campus in the amount of $204,000.00.

F. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved a contract with WCCI, Inc., Columbus, Georgia for construction of an Administration Building for Middle Georgia Technical College in the amount of $1,189,122.00

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
No further business was discussed

ADJOURN
Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

_______________________________________
Brenda Wise
Director, State Board Operations

_______________________________________
Belva Strickland,
Executive Assistant to the Commissioner

EXHIBIT A

STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF DEKALB

AFFIDAVIT SUPPORTING CLOSING
OF PUBLIC MEETING

The Georgia Open Meetings Act, O.C.G.A. § 50-14-1 et seq., requires that all meetings of an entity covered by the statute must be open to the public unless there is some specific statutory exception that permits the closing of the meeting. If such a meeting is to be closed, the law requires that the presiding person execute a sworn affidavit stating that the subject matter of the meeting or the closed portion thereof was devoted to matters within the statutory exceptions and identifying those specific exceptions relied upon. O.C.G.A. § 50-14-4(b). A copy of this affidavit must be filed with the minutes of the meeting in question.

Comes now Harold Reynolds, the presiding officer identified below, and, before an official duly authorized to administered oaths, makes this affidavit in satisfaction of the statutory requirements outlined above.

I am the presiding officer of the June 2, 2005 State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

I am over the age of 18 and in all aspects competent to make this sworn statement. I acknowledge that I am giving this statement under oath and penalty of perjury and that I have read the contents of this affidavit prior to signing it.

On June 2, 2005, this Board, which is subject to the Open Meetings Act, met. A majority of the quorum of the members present voted to close the meeting or a portion thereof for the following indicated reason(s). I hereby certify that during the closed portion of the meeting only those subjects indicated below were discussed. I also certify that I have reviewed the exceptions provided under the Open Meetings Act that may permit the closing of a meeting and that, to the best of my knowledge, the reasons set forth below meet the requirements for closing this public meeting.

The legal authority for the closure of this meeting was Section 50-14-3(6) of the Official Code of Georgia.

During the closed portion of the meeting, members of the State Board discussed or deliberated only upon a personnel matter.

FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT.

_______________________________
HAROLD REYNOLDS, CHAIR AND
PRESIDING OFFICER

Sworn to and subscribed
before me this _2ND_ day
of _JUNE_______, 2005.
Brenda L. Wise________
NOTARY PUBLIC, My commission expires: _10/07/2006__

EXHIBIT B

June 2, 2005

Employees of the Department of Technical
And Adult Education
1800 Century Place, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30345

On behalf of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation and support to Commissioner Michael F. Vollmer, Deputy Commissioner Ron Jackson and the staff for the professional manner in which they have operated under trying circumstances over the past few weeks.

The Executive Committee of the State Board will work closely to support and help the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner in resolving issues that have emerged during the past weeks and to bring closure to these issues as quickly as possible. We encourage you to continue to bring concerns forward to the Commissioner or Deputy Commissioner. It is imperative that we work together to continue the successful and important work of DTAE and the colleges.

We recognize and support the commitment and excellent work of the vast majority of the employees of this department and the mission that you fulfill each day. Our work is too important to our students and the citizens of Georgia to do any less.

Sincerely,

Harold Reynolds
Chairman
State Board of Technical and Adult Education

©2005 Department of Technical and Adult Education