State Board of Technical and Adult Education
State Board Room, 1800 Century Place
Atlanta, Georgia
Minutes for March 2, 2000 Board Meeting
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Members Present Mr. Dan Rather, Chair Mr. Roy Bowen Ms. Gwen Goodman Mr. James Harrington Mr. Bill Harris Mr. Charlie Harris Ms. Joia Johnson Mr. Rhubarb Jones Mr. Jim Lord Mr. Jack Pezold Mr. Don Pope Mr. Harold Reynolds Mr. Edgar Rhodes Mr. Bob Silverman |
Members Absent Mr. Jimmy Tallent Mr. Ben Tarbutton
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Guests
Mr. Robert Aaron, Terrell County School Superintendent,
Albany Technical Institute Board Chair and CLCP Board Member
Ms. Clora Williams, CLCP Board Chair
Ms. Linda Stith, CEO, Terrell County Chamber of Commerce and CLCP Board Member and Interim Director
Mr. W. Frank Wilson, Director of Economic and Community Development for the city of Dawson representing Robert Albritton, Mayor and CLCP Board Member
Ms. Jean Lark, Family Connections Chair and CLCP Board Member
Ms. Linda Coston, Adult Literacy Director, Service Delivery Area 16 and CLCP Board Member
Ms. Cathy Fike, Technical Institute Directors' Association
Dr. Paul Starnes, DeKalb Technical Institute
Dr. Joe E. Hill, Lanier Technical Institute
Ms. Linda Barron, Lanier Technical Institute
Mr. Bob Jones, Columbus Technical Institute
Ms. Susan Stewart, Hall County Library
Ms. Elsie Jones, Georgia Association of Educators
Call to Order
Chairman Dan Rather called the meeting to order at 1:20 p.m. Ms. Gwen Goodman gave the invocation and also expressed appreciation to Dr. Mel Palmer and Mr. Gardner Long for the Macon Tech Information Technology Program presentation given during the Committee-of-the-Whole.
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Bill Harris, the minutes of the February 3, 2000, State Board meeting were approved.
Chairman Dan Rather introduced the newest Board member, Ms. Joia Johnson. Mr. Robert Aaron, Albany Technical Institute Board Chair, and other guests for the Terrell County Certified Literate Community Program were also introduced.
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Approval of Advisory Committee Members
Upon motion by Mr. James Harrington, second by Mr. Don Pope, the following names were approved as members of the Service Delivery Area Literacy Advisory Committees:
SDA 7, Bartow County, North Metro Technical InstituteLarry Beck Nancy Haight Kay House Lee Howington A. J. Knight Steve Dunnington Linda Walker Angela Thomas-Cooley SDA 16, Terrell County, Albany Technical Institute
Shirley Jones Paula Parker Linda Stith Clora Williams Robert Graves Albritten Robert Aaron Raymond Andrews Larry Coleman Jean Lark Margaret Halbrook Jean Highsmith Sammie Jenkins
Certified Literate Community Program
Upon motion by Mr. James Harrington, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved the motion to adopt and present a CLCP Resolution to the Terrell County Certified Literate Community Program, RHINO (Reading Here Is Number One), as a participant in the Certified Literate Community Program.
Mr. Harrington gave an update of Adult Literacy and GED activities, and he reminded and encouraged all Board members to attend the GED Statewide Celebration, scheduled for June 29, 2000. Mr. Harrington also gave an overview of the TANF Program and thanked Dr. Jean DeVard-Kemp and her staff for their efforts.
BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Approval of Construction Contracts
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Bill Harris, the Board approved the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract in the amount of $218,462.00 with Campbell Roofing and Construction Company for Roof Repair and Replacement at the Corder Road Campus of Middle Georgia Technical Institute.
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Edgar Rhodes, the Board approved the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract in the amount of $419,843.00 with John F. Pennebaker Co., Inc., for Phase 2 HVAC Renovation at Appalachian Technical Institute.
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Jack Pezold, the Board approved the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract for the Replacement of Carpet in 100 and 300 Wings of Southeastern Technical Institute. The amount of the contract should not exceed $100,000.00.
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Ms. Gwen Goodman, the Board approved the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract for the Painting of the 100 and 300 Wings at Southeastern Technical Institute. The amount of the contract should not exceed $50,000.00.
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Ms. Gwen Goodman, the Board approved the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract with Walker County Board of Commissioners covering the paving of a parking lot on the campus of Northwestern Technical Institute. The amount of the contract should not exceed $57,500.00.
Approval of Architectural Contract
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved the Commissioner to enter into an architectural contract in the amount of $138,000.00 with Warner Summers Ditzel Benefield Ward & Associates for Project No. DTAE-203 Renovation of the Center for Economic Development Building, Southeastern Technical Institute.
Approval of Property Acquisitions
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved the purchase of improved real property owned by Herman A. Moore located on Georgia S.R. 30 and 31, US Hwy 280 and 441, Helena, Telfair County, Georgia, containing 2.00 acres with a 3,500 S.F. one-story brick office building, at a purchase price of $210,000.00. The property is to be used as the site of the new technical education center for East Central Technical Institute.
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Bill Harris, the Board approved the purchase of 1.304 acres of improved real property located on Patterson Still Road, Thomasville, Georgia, owned by Charles and Elizabeth Olson, and 18.264 acres of unimproved real property located on Patterson Still Road, Thomasville, Georgia, owned by Patterson Industries, Inc., at a total purchase price of $550,000.00. The property is for the use of Thomas Tech, and it adjoins the campus to the West.
Adoption of Resolution for Property Acquisition
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Jack Pezold, the Board approved the motion to adopt the attached Resolution with respect to the acquisition of approximately 52.00 acres of land located within the Hinesville Industrial Park, Liberty County, Georgia, from the Liberty County Industrial Authority for use in the construction of the Liberty County Center of Savannah Technical Institute.
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RESOLUTION
OF THE STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION WITH RESPECT TO THE ACQUISITION OF APPROXIMATELY 52.00 ACRES WITH THE HINESVILLE INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR USE OF SAVANNAH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
WHEREAS: The State Board of Technical and Adult Education is the legally constituted body charged with the responsibility of developing and operating a statewide system of postsecondary technical institutes; and
WHEREAS: Section 20-4-14 (4) (2) Georgia Code Annotated, empowers the State Board of Technical and Adult Education to receive and hold title to property, equipment, money and materials; and
WHEREAS: The Liberty County Industrial Authority has agreed to donate approximately 52.00 acres of land within Hinesville Industrial Park, Liberty County, Georgia, to the State of Georgia, for use by the Department of Technical and Adult Education as the site for the Liberty County Center of Savannah Technical Institute; and
WHEREAS: The Board of Technical and Adult Education desires to acquire this land for use in the construction of the Liberty County Center of Savannah Technical Institute;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
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Mr. Charlie Harris also discussed information regarding the FY00 amended budget.
Approval to Amend State Board Policy
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Bill Harris, the Board accepted the proposed addition to Board Policy 01-01-01 concerning State Board Responsibility and Authority to lie on the table until the next regularly scheduled Board meeting. It is accordingly proposed that the following language be added to Board Policy 01-01-01, State Board Responsibility and Authority:
12. Approve the acquisition of all real property (including purchases, gifts, and donations) and the disposition of any real property, through sale, lease or otherwise; provided, however, that prior to any disposal of real property, the Board shall make a determination that such property can no longer be used by the Department.13. Approve the rental of leased space for use of the Department or a unit thereof when the rental rate exceeds $25,000.00 annually. The rental of leased space in the amount of $25,000.00 or less annually shall be subject to approval of the Commissioner or his designee.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Quick Start Update
Mr. Harold Reynolds gave an update on Quick Start activities. The new Winter 1999 Results magazine was distributed to members. Mr. Dan Rather praised the magazine and also the excellent work performed by Quick Start.
Approval of Appointment to Local Board
Columbus Technical Institute - appointment
West Georgia Technical Institute - reappointment
Acceptance of Nominations for Appointments to Local Board
Valdosta Technical Institute, reappointment
Approval of Equipment Purchases
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. James Harrington, the Board authorized Atlanta Technical Institute to purchase computer equipment, peripherals, audiovisual equipment and furniture for the 16 CISCO networking training labs at a total cost not to exceed $122,000.00.
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Harold Reynolds, the Board authorized Carroll Technical Institute to purchase a truck with two trailers for the Commercial Truck Driving program, vertical machinery equipment for the Machine Shop area, air conditioning unit for the Waco Center, conference center carpet and upgrading the multi-media system at the Douglasville Satellite Center at a total cost not to exceed $182,000.00.
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Harold Reynolds, the Board authorized Griffin Technical Institute to purchase one mechanical trainer for the Industrial Maintenance Technology program at a total cost not to exceed $26,100.00.
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board authorized Macon Technical Institute to purchase equipment for the CIS labs, upgrade network and infrastructure for CIS labs and classrooms, instructional equipment for the Automotive Technology program, equipment for the Carpentry/Cabinetmaking programs, furnishings for the renovated lab-CISCO Training Academy and computer equipment for the labs in English, Drafting, and CIS departments for the Macon and Milledgeville campuses at a total cost not to exceed $855,942.00.
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Harold Reynolds, the Board authorized Northwestern Technical Institute to purchase a campus security system, implementation/equipment for the CISCO Training program, and the installation of casework for the Allied Health and Manufacturing Technology programs at a total cost not to exceed $160,000.00.
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Harold Reynolds, the Board authorized North Georgia Technical Institute to purchase four Axis Vertical Machining Centers and five Mastering CNC Machine Centers, computer work stations, software licenses, and multimedia curriculums at a total cost not to exceed $75,000.00.
Revised Mission Statement
Public Libraries Update
New Programs
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved Appalachian Technical Institute to offer degree programs in Accounting and Secretarial Science effective Summer Quarter 2000.
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved Chattahoochee Technical Institute to offer a degree program in Recreational Management (Marietta, Mountain View, and Technology Center Campuses); degree and diploma programs in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Criminal Justice Technology, Management and Supervisory Development, and Marketing Management (Mountain View and Technology Center Campuses); and degree programs in Personal/Public Service, Business Studies, and Technical Studies, and a diploma program in Business and Office Technology (Mountain View Campus) effective Fall Quarter 2000.
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved Dalton State College to offer a degree program in Manufacturing Technology effective Spring Semester 2000.
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved Lanier Technical Institute to offer degree programs in Banking and Finance and Healthcare Management Technology, and a diploma program in Motorsports Engine Technology (Main Campus) and a degree program in Computer Information Systems (Main and Forsyth Campuses) effective Fall Quarter 2000.
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Jack Pezold, the Board approved Macon Technical Institute to offer degree and diploma programs in Distribution and Materials Management (Macon Campus) and E-Commerce Site Designer and Web Site Designer (Macon and Milledgeville Campuses) effective Summer Quarter 2000.
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Jack Pezold, the Board approved North Georgia Technical Institute to offer a diploma program in Industrial Maintenance Technology (Blairsville Campus) effective Spring Quarter 2000.
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved North Metro Technical Institute to offer a degree program in Accounting effective Summer Quarter 2000.
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved Ogeechee Technical Institute to offer a degree program in Accounting effective Fall Quarter 2000.
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Rhubarb Jones, the Board approved Savannah Technical Institute to offer a degree program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Spring Quarter 2000.
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved Southeastern Technical Institute to offer a degree program in Computer Information Systems (Main and Glennville Campuses) effective Fall Quarter 2000, and degree programs in Medical Laboratory Technology and Respiratory Therapist, and diploma programs in Paramedic Technology, Pharmacy Technology, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology (Main Campus) effective Fall Quarter 2002.
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by various members, the Board approved South Georgia Technical Institute to offer degree programs in Accounting and Computer Information Systems (Americus and Crisp County Campuses) effective Summer Quarter 2000.
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Jack Pezold, the Board approved Swainsboro Technical Institute to offer degree programs in Accounting, Automated Manufacturing Technology, Computer Information Systems, Early Childhood Care and Education, and Forest Technology effective Summer Quarter 2000.
Appalachian Technical Institute - effective Spring Quarter 2000
Atlanta Technical Institute - effective Spring Quarter 2000
Columbus Technical Institute - effective Spring Quarter 2000
East Central Technical Institute - effective Spring Quarter 2000
Moultrie Area Technical Institute - effective Winter Quarter 2000
Sandersville Regional Technical Institute - effective Spring Quarter 2000
Savannah Technical Institute - effective Spring Quarter 2000
Southeastern Technical Institute - effective Fall Quarter 2002
Thomas Technical Institute - effective Spring Quarter 2000
East Central Technical Institute - effective Winter Quarter 2000
East Central Technical Institute - effective Winter Quarter 2000
Heart of Georgia Technical Institute - effective Winter Quarter 2000
North Metro Technical Institute - effective Spring Quarter 2000
Dr. Ken Breeden encouraged the members to arrive on Wednesday night, April 5, to attend the reception and dinner at the Eastman Campus of Heart of Georgia Technical Institute.
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OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. James Harrington, the Board approved the appointments/reappointment of the following persons to the Local Board of Directors of the technical institutes listed below. Appointments/ reappointment will be from March 2, 2000 through June 30, 2002.
Chattahoochee Technical Institute - appointment
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Harold Reynolds, the Board accepted the following nominations to be placed on the table until the April meeting for consideration of approval of appointment/reappointment to the Local Board of Directors of the technical institutes listed below. Appointment/reappointment will be from April 6, 2000, through June 30, 2002.
South Georgia Technical Institute, appointment
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Harold Reynolds, the Board authorized Altamaha Technical Institute to purchase instructional equipment for the Machine Tool program and Amatrol models, Feedback models and Computers/ Network equipment for the Cook Manufacturing Center in Hazelhurst at a total cost not to exceed $906,000.00.
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Harold Reynolds, the Board authorized Albany Technical Institute to revise their mission statement to read as follows:
The mission of Albany Technical Institute is to meet the evolving workforce development needs of the service delivery area by providing quality technical training and basic literacy education.
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Harold Reynolds, the Board authorized Carroll Technical Institute to revise their mission statement to read as follows:
Our mission is to lead economic and workforce development by offering students lifelong learning opportunities through quality technical education. These opportunities range from adult literacy through associate degree levels.
PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
Mr. Rhubarb Jones gave an update on public library activities and asked members to read their newsletter. He also discussed the Summer Reading Program Workshop meeting held in Macon, Georgia, the Gates Foundation, and plans to build a new Dawson County Library.
STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved Altamaha Technical Institute to offer a degree program in Secretarial Science effective Fall Quarter 2000.
Technical Certificates of Credit
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Rhubarb Jones, the Board approved the technical institutes listed below to offer technical certificates of credit effective the quarter specified.
Altamaha Technical Institute - effective Winter Quarter 2000
Program Terminations
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Ms. Gwen Goodman, the Board approved the following technical institutes to terminate the diploma and technical certificates of credit programs listed.
Diplomas
Technical Certificates of Credit
Executive Committee
Ms. Helen Mathis reminded the members that the April State Board Meeting would be held at Heart of Georgia Technical Institute, Dublin, Georgia, on April 5 - 6.
Chairman’s Report
Mr. Dan Rather reminded the members of the Annual Strategic Planning Retreat scheduled for June 6 - 8, at Brasstown Valley in Blairsville, Georgia, and the October State Board Meeting scheduled for October 4 - 5, at Altamaha Technical Institute, Jesup, Georgia. He also asked for the new Board members to drop him a note of their committee preferences.
Commissioner’s Report
Dr. Breeden reported on the process of changing the name of the technical institutes to technical colleges, and he discussed strategies to implement the change.
Adjourn
The Board adjourned at 2:20 p.m.