State Board of Technical and Adult Education
Savannah Marriot Riverfront Hotel
The Plaza Room
Savannah, GA
9:00 a.m.

Minutes for November 1, 2001 Board Meeting

Members Present
Jimmy Allgood
Roy Bowen
Sharon Douglas
Gwen Goodman
James Harrington
Bill Harris
Jim Lord
Dr. Alma Noble
Patricia Oettmeier
Jack Pezold
Dan Rather
Harold Reynolds
Edgar Rhodes
Ben Tarbutton
 Members Absent
James Chafin
Delma DeLaFuente
Joshua Diaz
Rhubarb Jones
Wesley Rakestraw
Jimmy Tallent

Call to Order
 Pursuant to date, time and place stated above the Chairman Harris called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.

Approval of Minutes
Upon a motion by Mr. Rather, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved the minutes of the October 4, 2001 State Board meeting.


Guest Recognition
Chairman Harris called on Dr. Breeden to introduce guest speaker Gary McConnell, Director of GEMA (Georgia Emergency Management Authority). After his introduction, Mr. McConnell gave a presentation on Department of Technical and Adult Education's role in dealing with training, security, and what needs to be done for a national emergency.


 COMMITTEE REPORTS

ADULT LITERACY COMMITTEE

I. Approval of Advisory Committee
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved the name as listed as a member of the Service Delivery Area advisory committee.

SDA 17, Seminole County, Decatur County Schools Adult Literacy Program
Ronnie Burke

II. Names to be placed in Nomination for Advisory Committee
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Ms. Noble, the Board approved the names as listed below to sit on the table until the next regularly scheduled meeting for review for approval as members of the Service Delivery Area literacy advisory committee.

SDA 1, Catoosa County, Northwestern Technical College Adult Literacy Program
Richard Arp
Randy Franks
Lynn Latimer
Nancy Peters
Susan Rodgers
Gail Summers

SDA 1, Chattooga County, Northwestern Technical College Adult Literacy Program

Nancy Daniel
Sue A. Elliott
Barbara Hutsell
Joyce Lee
Annie W. Simpson
Vera Wallin
William White
Lisa Bradford
J.D. Byrd
Tricia Capagrassi
Charlotte Cuticchia
Jane Ellison

SDA 1, Dade County, Northwestern Technical College Adult Literacy Program

Juanita Blevins
Reece Fauscett
Michelle Hicks
Rebecca Page
Pamela Pangle
Carol Shoemaker
Jewell Smalley
Don Wallace
Karen G. Wise

SDA 1, Walker County, Northwestern Technical College Adult Literacy Program

Ruth Bass
Ginger Brady
Kay Cannon
Monese Clark
Joyce Cleghorn
Tom Faulkner
Jane Ellen Gilbert
Tammie Harris
Robert Hitchcox
Margaret Lamb
Renee Lyons
Clara Marsh
Lisa Qureshi
Joan Ware
Marlo Thomas Watson
Betty Wentz
Cindy Young
Angie Daughtry
April Green

SDA 21, Candler County, Swainsboro Technical College Adult Literacy Program

Pam Griner
Susana McCarty
Josephine Parrish
Sister Paul Marie Westlake
Mary White

SDA 21, Emanuel County, Swainsboro Technical College Adult Literacy Program

Pam Carr
Donald Jenkins
Gail McRae
Lisa J. Peebles
Ray Woods

SDA 21, Jenkins County, Swainsboro Technical College Adult Literacy Program

Julie Chancey
Lynford Cook
Ellen Douglas
J.C. Douglas
Betty Grimes
Ruth H. Hearn
Elaine Williams

SDA 21, Johnson County, Swainsboro Technical College Adult Literacy Program

Kristie Brantley
Michael Bright
Jacquelyn C. Davis
Geneva O. Hicks
Cathy Ivey
Jean O'Mea
Mary Jo Stephens

SDA 21, Treutlen County, Swainsboro Technical College Adult Literacy Program

Ruthie M. Ashley
William Baker
Louise P. Hughes
Ina Kerr
Freddie Mills
Eloise Phillips
Cynthia Reese
Sara J. Wilcher

III. Certified Literate Community Program
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the Calhoun-Gordon Council for a Literate Community as a Certified Literate Community.


BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

I. Approval of Contracts
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved a construction contract for the repairing, repaving and striping of the parking lots at

Augusta Technical College, main campus. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $420,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved a construction contract for the renovation of the Odum Center at South Georgia Technical College, Americus, Georgia. Renovations include new painting, flooring, wall covering and ceilings. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $190,000.00.

II. Approval of Final Plans
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved Project No. DTAE-70, Multi-Purpose Building, Atlanta Technical College, dated March 19, 2001, prepared by R.L. Brown & Associates, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, with an estimated construction cost of $6,110,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved Project No. DTAE-76 Computer Technology Building, Albany Technical College, dated October 22, 2001, prepared by the PRAD Group, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, with an estimated construction cost of $6,454,500.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved Project No. DTAE-93, Liberty County Campus, Savannah Technical College, dated September 21, 2001, prepared by Lott + Barber Architects, Savannah, Georgia, with an estimated construction cost of $6,500,000.00.


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Mr. Allgood reported that to date there are 198 Quick Start Projects; 6 active prospects, representing 1,282 jobs; 8 announcements; 205 new jobs, 2,599 retained jobs. DTAE Web Site receives about 1,100 visitors each day on weekdays; 600 each day on weekends. This is an increase of over 45% compared to last year.


OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

I. Local Board Appointments/Re-appointments
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved for the technical colleges listed below, that the persons listed be appointed to the local board of directors of the technical college.

A. North Metro Technical College, appointment
Charles Fluellen, Cartersville County

B. Valdosta Technical College, appointment
Robert L. Jefferson, Lowndes County

II. Placement of Local Board Appointments/Re-appointments on Board Table
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved for the technical colleges listed below, that the names listed be placed on the Board table until the December meeting for consideration of approval of appointment to the local board of directors of the technical college.

A. Augusta Technical College, appointment
Edward J. Tarver, Richmond County

B. Columbus Technical College, appointment
Larry R. Jones, Muscogee County

III. Equipment Purchases and Contracts
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to replace the current 48-month copier contract at Atlanta Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $82,582.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Central Georgia Technical College sixty-five Dell Pentium III computers at a total cost not to exceed $93,730.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner subject to OPB approval, to purchase for Georgia Aviation Technical College, three Piper Warrior III aircraft and a Level 5 Cessna Citation Flight Training Device of the Flight Technology Program at a total cost not to exceed $1,657,547.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for North Georgia Technical College equipment to convert the computer labs from Token Ring to Ethernet technology at a total cost not to exceed $55,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for North Metro Technical College a campus-wide communication/public address system at a total cost not to exceed $38,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Sandersville Technical College two 1998 Freightliner Tractors for the Commercial Truck Driving program at a total cost not to exceed $72,000.00.

IV. Other
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to revise the current mission statement for Columbus Technical College.

Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved that the Commissioner be authorized to revise the current mission statement for Middle Georgia Technical College.


STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

PROGRAMS 1. Approval of Diplomas and Degrees
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to offer diploma and degree programs effective the quarter specified for each request.

Augusta Technical College - (Waynesboro/Burke County campus) diploma program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Spring Quarter 2002

Central Georgia Technical College - (Macon and Milledgeville campuses) diploma and degree programs in Visual Communications and diploma programs in Telecommunications Technology and Advanced Telecommunications Technology effective Winter Quarter 2002

Coastal Georgia Community College - diploma program in Paramedic Technology effective Spring Semester 2002

Moultrie Technical College - (Moultrie campus) diploma program in Criminal Justice Technology effective Winter Quarter 2002

Okefenokee Technical College - degree program in Administrative Office Technology and a diploma program in Management and Supervisory Development effective Winter Quarter 2002

2. Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Ms. Douglas, 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 Fall Quarter 2001
(Main campus)
Floral Assistant
Garden Center Technician
Criminal Justice Specialist
Greenhouse Technician
Landscape Technician
CNC Specialist
Basic Electronics Technician
Commercial Construction Drafting
Milling Operations
Mechanical Drafting
Welding Specialist
Flux-Cored Arc Welding
Lathe Operations
Carpentry Framing
Commercial Wiring
Shielded Metal Arc Pipe Welding
Horticulture Maintenance Technician
Basic Structural Steel Welding
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Site Layouts, Footings, and foundations
Residential Construction Drafting
(Main and Early County campuses)
Emergency Medical Technology (Basic)

Altamaha Technical College - effective Winter Quarter 2002

(Jesup, Baxley, and Jeff Davis campuses)
Residential Wiring
Commercial Wiring

Augusta Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001

(Augusta campus)
Cardiovascular Technology Certification Preparation
(Thomson/McDuffie campus)
Business Computer Applications

Coastal Georgia Community College - effective Spring Semester 2002

Certified Construction Worker

Columbus Technical College - effective Winter Quarter 2002

Apprentice Line Worker

Coosa Valley Technical College - effective Winter Quarter 2002

(Floyd County campus)
Emergency Medical Technology (Basic)

Flint River Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Gas Metal Arc Welding

Georgia Aviation Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001

Communications Software Specialist

Heart of Georgia Technical College - effective Winter Quarter 2002

Early Childhood Program Administration
MCSE LAN Administrator

Lanier Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001

(Oakwood campus)
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist

North Georgia Technical College - effective Winter Quarter 2002

(Clarkesville campus)
Patient Care Assisting

Okefenokee Technical College - effective Winter Quarter 2002

Basic CAD Drafter
Body Repair Assistant
Custodial Maintenance Technician
Paint and Refinishing Technician
Private Security Technician
Unibody and Conventional Frame and Collision Repair Specialist

Sandersville Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001

Nurse Technician
- effective Winter Quarter 2002
Phlebotomy Technician
Ornamental Iron Works Welding
Network Cabling Specialist
Southwest Georgia Technical College - effective Winter Quarter 2002
Web Site Fundamentals

Swainsboro Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2001

Preparation for A+ Certification
Automated Manufacturing Technician
- effective Winter Quarter 2002
Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding
3. Program Terminations
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved that Lanier Technical College's request to terminate the programs listed below be approved effective Winter Quarter 2002.

Technical Certificates of Credit

Lanier Technical College - effective Winter Quarter 2002
(Oakwood Campus)
Data Entry Clerk
PC Maintenance Technician/A+ Certification

Diploma

Lanier Technical College - effective Winter Quarter 2002
(Forsyth County Campus)
Practical Nursing


EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Dan Rather reported several members of the Board had met with Bob Silverman for a luncheon and presented him with a resolution thanking him for his services as a former Board member.

Chairman Harris entertained a motion for a recess for an executive session. Dan Rather so moved and Mr. Lord second.

The Board reconvened and upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved to authorize a salary increase to Commissioner Ken Breeden for "Exceeds Expectations".


CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Thanks to all for the work that was put forth into the Conference and President Rathburn of Savannah Technical College for his contributions toward hosting the event.

Chairman Harris announced he and Ann will host a dinner for the Board members and DTAE Executive staff at the Capital City Club on December 5. You will be receiving your invitation soon.


COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Commissioner Breeden thanked President Rathburn and the people of Savannah for their wonderful hospitality in making this conference a great success. He thanked Ms. Goodman for her role and appreciated her as a Board member.

The next meeting will be Thursday, December 6 at 1:00 p.m. in Atlanta.


ADJOURN
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 10:20 a.m.


Helen Mathis
Executive Secretary
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