APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Mr. Jones, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved February 3, 2005, State Board meeting.

EXECUTIVE & CHAIRMAN'S COMMITTEE REPORT
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation gave an update on the progress of their research study for the strategic plan for the Department to the Executive Committee and will update the Board at the Committee of the Whole meeting in April. Therefore, the Committee of the Whole meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. and Georgia Public Policy Foundation group will begin at 12:00 and the full State Board meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. This change of time will be posted. This update will prepare the Board for the July 13 retreat at Chateau Elan, and the regular Board meeting on Thursday, July 14 will be held at Gwinnett Technical College. Details will be forwarded and posted on the Web.

Chairman Reynolds appointed the State Board Nominating Committee for Chairman and Vice Chairman for the State Board for 2006 and 2007. Current Chairman and Vice Chairman’s terms end June 30, 2005. Mr. Roy Bowen, Chairman, Dr. Sandra Reed and Mr. Jimmy Tallent will be serving on this Committee and will report to the Board, no later than the May Board Meeting.

Upon a motion by Mr. Jones, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved a resolution to recognize Debi Younginer for 34 years of service and her retirement effective March 15, 2005 and presented her with the resolution.

Allocation Process – Pending recess of the General Assembly at the end of March, we should be ready to share with the Board a proposed allocation formula for the colleges at the April Board Meeting. The goal is to develop a formula that captures enrollment, performance (how well that college is performing in retention, graduation, placement) and equity issues.

Manufacturing Center - Most of you heard about the Manufacturing Center and its progress. The Governor’s plan is to make a formal announcement at the Manufacturer’s Appreciation Luncheon on April 21. The Georgia Department of Economic Development and Board of Regents will be co-sponsors along with DTAE on this initiative.

High School Drop-Out Prevention Initiative – We are working on developing a competitive grant program targeted for 10 to 15 technical colleges working with their school districts. This program will enable us to work with 8th, 9th, and 10th graders identified as at-risk students and afford those students an opportunity to recognize their abilities and provide additional opportunities for them to investigate career interests and education opportunities. The grant program will include an assessment component, identification of best practices that can be replicated and performance measures.

Georgia Public Policy Foundation – The research information shared at the Executive Committee clearly indicates there are some broad themes and general consensus among the presidents that we are at a crossroad and at a time when we need to be preparing for the future.

Student Introduction - Pam Grant is a Northwestern Technical College student working toward her associate degree in Micro Computer Specialist. She is State President of the National Technical Honor Society. She and her husband co-own and operate two small businesses, Chattanooga Dozier Parts, and Catoosa County Climate Control Storage Unit. Pam spoke about the importance of involvement in student organizations.

Budget – Gave an update as of 3/3/05.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ACADEMIC STANDARDS & PROGRAMS

I. Local Board Appointments

Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved requests from the technical colleges listed below, that the persons listed be appointed/reappointed to the local board of directors:

A. Albany Technical College, appointment
Colonel Peter T. Underwood, Dougherty County (expiration June 30, 2007)

B. Atlanta Technical College, re-appointment
Bill Pinto, Fulton County (expiration June 30, 2008) and
Janice Wolfe, Fulton County (expiration June 30, 2008)

C. Middle Georgia Technical College, appointment
Steve Davison, Houston County (expiration June 30, 2007)

II. Placement of Local Board Member Appointment/Re-appointment on Board Table

Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved requests from the technical college below that the name listed is placed on the Board table until the April meeting for consideration of approval of appointment to the local board of directors.

A. Atlanta Technical College, appointment
William L. Thompson, Fulton County (expiration June 30, 2006)

III. Mission Statement for Coosa Valley Tech
Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Ms. Flanders, the Board approved that the State Board of Technical and Adult Education authorize the Commissioner to approve the revised Mission Statement for Coosa Valley Technical College.

IV. Revised Mission Statement for Sandersville Tech
Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved that the State Board of Technical and Adult Education authorize the Commissioner to approve the revised Mission Statement for Sandersville Technical College.

V. Resolution for State GOAL Winner
Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Ms. Lyons and Mr. Rieck, the Board approved that the State Board of Technical and Adult Education honor Ms. Candice Walker’s accomplishments as the state Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner through a Board resolution commending her efforts on behalf of technical education. Ms. Walker was presented the resolution.

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

Albany Technical College – (main and Early County campuses) add the Administrator specialization to the degree program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Spring Quarter 2005

Central Georgia Technical College – (Macon campus) degree and diploma program in Orthopedic Technology effective Spring Quarter 2005

Columbus Technical College – (main campus) degree programs in Computer Information Systems – Microcomputer Specialist, CIS – Networking Specialist, and CIS – Internet Specialist-Web Site Design effective Spring Quarter 2005

Coosa Valley Technical College – (Polk County campus) degree program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Spring Quarter 2005

Dalton State College – degree program in Respiratory Therapy effective Summer Term 2006

DeKalb Technical College – (Clarkston campus) degree program in Machine Tool Technology effective Spring Quarter 2005

Heart of Georgia Technical College – (main campus) degree program in Radiologic Technology and a degree and diploma program in Health Information Technology effective Spring Quarter 2005

Lanier Technical College – (main campus) degree program in Radiologic Technology effective Fall Quarter 2005

Ogeechee Technical College – (main campus) diploma program in Management and Supervisory Development effective Spring Quarter 2005

Southeastern Technical College – (main campus) degree program in Dental Hygiene effective Fall Quarter 2006

West Georgia Technical College – (main campus) degree program in Plastics Technology effective Spring Quarter 2005

VII. Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit
Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to offer technical certificates of credit be approved effective the quarter specified for each request.

Albany Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main and Early County campuses)
Help Desk Support Technician
MS Windows 2000 Administrator
PC Maintenance and Support
Preparation for Network+ Certification

Altamaha Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Advanced Commercial Refrigeration Specialist
Advanced Light Commercial Air Conditioning Specialist
Advanced Residential Systems Specialist

Appalachian Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main and Epworth campuses)
Salon Receptionist

Augusta Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Augusta campus)
Polysomnographic Technician

Central Georgia Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(Macon and Milledgeville campuses and Putman County Center)
Income Tax Preparation
(Macon campus and Putman County Center)
General Maintenance Mechanic
(Putman and Crawford County Centers)
Entrepreneurship
(Milledgeville campus)
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician
Suspension and Steering Technician
(Putman County Center)
Cabinetmaking Fundamentals
Trim, Floors, and Doors
(Twiggs County Center)
Computerized Accounting
Accounting Data Entry Clerk
Infant and Toddler Child Care Specialist
Medical Receptionist

Columbus Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Security and Wireless Networking Technician

Coosa Valley Technical College
- effective Winter Quarter 2005
(Gordon County campus)
Criminal Justice Specialist
- effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Commercial Truck Driving

Dalton State College – effective Summer Term 2005
Industrial Electrical Technology
Telecommunications

East Central Technical College
- effective Winter Quarter 2005
(main and Coffee County campuses)
Supervisory Management Specialist
- effective Fall Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Basic Marine Engine Technician
Motorcycle Repair Technician

Gwinnett Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
Marketing Specialist
Merchandise Manager
Visual Merchandising
Fashion Marketing
Site Planning and Analysis
Garden Center Technician
Greenhouse Technician
Horticulture Installation Technician
Microsoft Office Skills

Heart of Georgia Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main campus and Telfair Instructional Center)
Family Child Care Provider

Ogeechee Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Management and Supervisory Development
Information Security Specialist
Information Security Fundamentals
Human Resource Specialist
Entrepreneurship
Salon Receptionist

Okefenokee Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main campus and Alma Education Center)
Computer Essentials
Assistant Food Service Purchasing Agent
(main campus)
Forest Technician Assistant

Sandersville Technical College
– effective Winter Quarter 2005
(Hancock Center)
Emergency Medical Technology (Basic)
– effective Fall Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Linux Specialist
Computer Security Specialist

Savannah Technical College
(main campus)
– effective Winter Quarter 2005
Apprentice Food Production Worker
Oil Change and Tire Service Technician
– effective Spring Quarter 2005
CATIA Technician

South Georgia Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main and Crisp County campuses)
Help Desk Professional I
(main campus)
Help Desk Professional II

Southeastern Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main and Glennville campuses)
Computer Graphic Design Specialist

West Georgia Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
Extrusion Specialist

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

Diplomas and Degrees

Altamaha Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Surveying Technology, diploma
(main and Hazlehurst campuses)
Instrumentation Technology, diploma

East Central Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Agricultural Diesel Mechanics, diploma

Flint River Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Aircraft Structural Technology, diploma

Gwinnett Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Applied Manufacturing Technology, degree
AAT in Personal/Public Service, degree
Computer Information Systems – Database Management, diploma and Degree
Distribution and Materials Management, diploma and degree
Electrical Construction and Management, degree
Electronics Technology, diploma and degree
Industrial Technology, diploma and degree
Management and Supervisory Development, diploma and degree
Telecommunications, diploma and degree

Lanier Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Medical Laboratory Technology, diploma

Southeastern Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main and Glennville campuses)
Fire Science Technology, diploma

Technical Certificates of Credit

Augusta Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
(Augusta campus)
Chemical Operations Technology

East Central Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main and Coffee County campuses)
Preparation of A+ Certification
Personal Computer Operations
(main campus)
Industrial Controls Technician
Solaris System Administrator
(Coffee County campus)
CNC Setup and Programming

Flint River Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Aircraft Assembly Worker
Aircraft Structural Helper
Advanced Sheet Metal

Gwinnett Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main campus)
AS/400 Application Specialist
Oracle Database Administration
I-Series E-Commerce
Telecommunications Service and Electronics
Basic Sprinkler Fitting
Sprinkler Fitting/Pumps
Sprinkler Systems
Arc Welding
Commercial Refrigeration

Okefenokee Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main campus and Alma Education Center)
Computer Fundamentals

Sandersville Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(Hancock Center)
Industrial Mechanical Technician

Southeastern Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main and Glennville campuses)
Phlebotomy Technician
Nurse Technician
(main campus)
Floral Design

West Georgia Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
Certified Nurse Assisting
Child Development Associate I
Horticultural Pesticide Applicator
Management Specialist (Organizational Leadership)
Pharmacy Assistant

AUDIT

Mr. Tarbutton reported this Committee was meeting directly after Board meeting and a report would be ready for next meeting.

BUSINESS OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION

Action Item

Policy – Use of Alcohol
Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Mr. Copeland the Board approved the proposed changes to the State Board’s policy concerning Use of Alcohol. The vote carried with Mr. Allen Rice and Mr. Rhubarb Jones opposing. Mr. Jones also requested he and Jennifer Hackemeyer set an appointment with Dr. Crimm at Chattahoochee Technical College.

Equipment Purchases and Contracts

Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved that the Commissioner be authorized 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. Atlanta Technical College, furniture for campus common and office areas ($103,797), Electronic Document Management System ($38,365), and Bookstore Management System ($69,125.80), $211,287.80

B. Augusta Technical College, multi-campus service/maintenance contract for air cooled chillers, $33,003.00

C. Central Georgia Technical College, 127 Dell Computers ($1,285.85 ea.) $163,302.95, contract for lawn care maintenance ($47,400), contract for waste removal services ($28,152), $238,854.95

D. East Central Technical College, 100 Dell Computers ($1,328.28 each) $132,828.00

E. Lanier Technical College, 35 Tangent Computers ($1,315.48 ea.) $46,041.80, contract for lawn care maintenance ($29,000), security services ($67,000), $142,041.80

F. North Georgia Technical College, 205 CPAK computers ($1,325.15 ea.) ($271,655.75); CPAK networking infrastructure ($100,827.50); “Symphony” classroom and office tables and desks ($161,422.91); “All seating” classroom and office chairs ($93,815.80); OFS/Styline institutional furnishings/equipment ($116,760.24), $744,482.20

G. Northwestern Technical College, 300 Dell Computers ($1,394.00 ea.) $418,200; instructional and office furnishings ($406,000), $824,200.00

GED Passport System Update

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved to rescind the January 2005 motion authorizing the Commissioner to pay Acclaim Systems for the upgrade of the GED Passport software in the amount of $385,000,000.

B. Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved authorization of Commissioner Vollmer to pay Tech Group 21 for the GED Passport upgrade at a cost not to exceed $400,000.00.

COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

I. Certified Literate Community Program
Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Rakestraw, the Board approved the Volunteers for Literacy of Habersham County as a Certified Literate Community.

II. Other
Mr. Allgood gave an update on Quick Start activities reminding everyone of the Manufacturer’s Appreciation Luncheon on April 21, 2005 at the Cobb Galleria.

FACILITIES AND REAL ESTATE

I. Purchase of Real Property
A. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved the purchase of the property located at 2934 Hamilton Drive, Augusta, Georgia containing 1.10 acres improved with a 2,131 sq. ft. brick residence, at a purchase price of $90,000.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Wilson, III, for use of Augusta Technical College, subject to approval of the State Properties Commission.

II. Sale of Real Property

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Dr. Allgood, the Board approved the sale of the Industrial Training Building facility located on the Carrollton Campus of West Central Technical College containing 3.67 acres improved with a 14,154 sq. ft. masonry building to Carroll County, Georgia, at a sales price of $1,075,000.00, subject to approval of the State Properties Commission. The Committee recommends that proceeds from the sale of this property flow back to West Georgia Technical College. The Committee requested this recommendation be included in the motion and made a part of the minutes.

III. Acquisition of Real Property/Adoption of Resolution

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to adopt the attached Resolution regarding the acquisition of approximately 34 acres of land in the Horizon South Industrial Park, Colombia County, Georgia, from the Development Authority of Columbia County for use as the site of the Columbia County Training Center of Augusta Technical College, subject to approval of the State Properties Commission.

IV. Approval of Contract Changes

Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to execute Change Orders in an amount not to exceed $146,886.00 for the construction contract with Barber Contracting Company for Renovation of the Industrial Drive Campus, Moultrie Technical College. The original contract amount was $492,000.00. The new contract amount is $638,859.99. The following is a list of the Change Orders.

V. Approval of Contract

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons and Mr. Allgood, the Board approved the firm of Virgo, Gambill, Architects, Augusta, Georgia to provide architectural services for Project No. DTAE-149 Columbia County Campus, Augusta Technical College, Grovetown, Georgia.

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS

No further business.

ADJOURN
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 1:58 p.m.

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Brenda Wise
Director, State Board Operations

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Belva Strickland,
Executive Assistant to the Commissioner

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