Department of Technical and Adult Education
State Board Meeting

Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel – Downtown Atlanta
210 Peachtree Street
International Room G & H
Atlanta, Georgia

September 5, 2002
3:00 P.M.

CALL TO ORDER
Pursuant to date, time, and place stated above, Vice Chairman Reynolds called the meeting to order.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved the Board minutes of August 1, 2002.

ADULT LITERACY COMMITTEE

I. Approval of Advisory Committee Members

Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the names as listed below as members of the Service Delivery Area literacy advisory committee.

SDA 21, Candler County, Swainsboro Technical College Adult Literacy Program
Diane Bryant
Reta Mae Ellis

SDA 21, Emanuel County, Swainsboro Technical College Adult Literacy Program
Beth Greenway
Sonia Sullivan

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

SDA 21, Treutlen County, Swainsboro Technical College Adult Literacy Program
Betty Flanders
Ruby Harmon
Joe Webb

II. Names to be placed in Nomination for Advisory Committee
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to allow 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 3, Cherokee County, Appalachian Technical College Adult Literacy Program
Barbara Biello
Mike Chapman
Rejune Edwards
Montenago Mickens

SDA 3, Fannin County, Appalachian Technical College Adult Literacy Program
Carmen Santiago

SDA 3, Pickens County, Appalachian Technical College Adult Literacy Program
Stanley Barnett
Mardy Hendon
Susan Lindsey
William Neville
Sandra Payne
Patricia Turner
Janie Whitfield

III. Certified Literate Community Program
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing the Walker County Alliance for Literacy as a Participant in the Certified Literate Community Program.

Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing McDuffie County Partners for Success as a Participant in the Certified Literate Community Program.

Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved Keysville Visions of Literacy as a Certified Literate Community.

BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

I. Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the granting of a non-exclusive easement to the City of Cuthbert, Georgia, covering a plot of land measuring 265.48’ x 30’ x 264.34’ x 5.34’ (0.107 ac.) across the Randolph County campus of Albany Technical College for the installation and maintenance of a sanitary sewer line, which line will serve the Randolph County campus of Albany Technical College, subject to approval of the State Properties Commission.

II. Resolution for Acquisition of Land
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to adopt the attached resolution regarding the acquisition of 1.986 acres of land located on Airport Road adjacent to the campus of Georgia Aviation and Technical College, from the Heart of Georgia Regional Airport Authority, without cost, for use of Georgia Aviation and Technical College, subject to the approval of the State Properties Commission.

III.   Purchase of Land
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the purchase of 24.76 acres of land located adjacent to the Toccoa, Stephens County Campus of North Georgia Technical College fronting Arrowhead Drive in the Hayestone-Brady Industrial Park, Stephens County, Georgia, from the Stephens County Development Authority at a purchase price of $247,600.00, for use of North Georgia Technical College’s Toccoa, Stephens County campus.

IV.   Approval to Amend Lease
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to amend a lease with the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority to provide for the Renovation of the Business Expansion Center for Coosa Valley Technical College. The amount of the lease amendment is $194,724.00.

V.     Approval of Contract
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved a contract for the Replacement of Carpeting in the Media/Resource Center at Chattahoochee Technical College.  The amount of the contract is not to exceed $39,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Dr. Noble, the Board approved the purchase of a Greenhouse for the Environmental Horticulture program at Griffin Technical College.  The amount of the contract is not to exceed $80,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Rather and Dr. Noble, the Board approved Pieper O’Brien Herr, Architects to provide architectural services for the Georgia Aviation Technology Center, Eastman, Georgia.  The amount of the contract for Predesign services is $28,225.00.  The total project cost is estimated to be $10,000,000.00.

VI.   Approval of Final Plans
Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Dr. Noble, the Board approved the final plans and specifications for Project No. DTAE-119, Randolph County Campus, Albany Technical College, dated November 15, 2001, revised February 15, 2002, prepared by IPG Inc, Valdosta, Georgia.  Estimated cost of construction is $875,000.00.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Mr. Jimmy Allgood gave an update from the Economic Development and Quick Start Program.

FY02 Quick Start Results:
315 projects for a 6.4% increase
54.9% of the projects were located in rural Georgia
72.4% took place outside the metro Atlanta area
41,801 trainees served for a 6.7% increase

FY02 Customized Training:
1,410 companies served
68,932 trainees served
Over 1 million hours of training delivered

A handout was given to each member of the latest Quick Start Newsletter, Quick Start Operating Results FY02 and the 2002 Manufacturing Appreciation Week Booklet.

Please mark April 17, 2003 at the Cobb Galleria for next years Manufacturing Appreciation Week Luncheon.

OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Local Board Appointments

Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment
Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved that the following person be appointed to the local board of directors of the technical college listed.

A. East Central Technical College
Shirley Brooks, Ben Hill County (effective September 5, 2002 – expires June 30, 2003)

Placement of Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment on Board Table
Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved that the technical colleges listed below, the names recommended listed, be placed on the Board table until the October meeting for consideration of approval of appointment to the local board of directors of the technical college.

A. Albany Technical College, appointment
G.S. Highsmith, Terrell County, (effective October 3, 2002 – expires June 30, 2005)

B. Athens Technical College, appointment
Frederick E. Boatwright, Green County, (effective October 3, 2002 – expires June 30, 2005)

C. Central Georgia Technical College, appointment
Delois H. Harmon, Bibb County, (effective October 3, 2002 – expires June 30, 2005)

D. East Central Technical College, appointment
Lisa Davis, Irwin County (effective October 3, 2002 – expires June 30, 2005)
Wyndi Walters Damato, Ben Hill County (effective October 3, 2002 – expires June 30, 2005)

E. Georgia Aviation & Technical College, appointment
Larry D. Beck, (effective October 3, 2002 – expires June 30, 2003)

F. Valdosta Technical College, appointment
Calvin R. Marshall, Sr., Lowndes County, (effective October 3, 2002 – expires June 30, 2003)

G. Southeastern Technical College, appointment
Cheryl Y. Gay, Toombs County, (effective October 3, 2002 – expires June 30, 2003)

H. Southwest Georgia Technical College, appointment
Julia Singletary, Thomas County, (effective October 3, 2002 – expires June 30, 2005)

Equipment Purchases and Contracts
Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board authorized the Commissioner to purchase for Albany Technical College 13 LCD Projectors for classroom instruction, 28 Dell Computer Workstations for English programs, replacement of GSAMS equipment for main and Early County campus, and renewal of campus security services at a total cost not to exceed $391,700.00.

Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Jones, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Appalachian Technical College Phase I Network Infrastructure Upgrade and Textbook Stations at a total cost not to exceed $94,100.00.

Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Chattahoochee Technical College a walk-in refrigerator with freezer for Culinary Arts program and 34 computers for a computer lab at a total cost not to exceed $117,527.52.

Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Columbus Technical College a Xerox Docutech copier, maintenance and supplies at a total cost not to exceed $72,144.00.

Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for DeKalb Technical College the Employability and Work Maturity Software for STW project at a total cost not to exceed $34,650.00.

Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for North Metro Technical College a copier maintenance contract for FY03 at a total cost not to exceed $26,704.00.

Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for South Georgia Technical College a Dimension 3D Printer with machine stand and Model Finishing Kit (ABS), for the Machine Tool Technology Program at a total cost not to exceed $33,000.00.

Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Valdosta Technical College a Xerox copier and maintenance contract and a campus security contract at a total cost not to exceed $99,847.00.

Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for West Central Technical College one Van Trailer and Flat Bed Trailer for the Commercial Truck Driving program, 190 IBM computers, conference center equipment for Douglas campus, and conference center equipment for Murphy campus at a total cost not to exceed $392,023.00.

Other
Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contractual agreement with JRL Education Systems to provide three selected technical colleges (August Technical College, Chattahoochee Technical College, and Savannah Technical College) with software, computer desks, servers, installation, training, maintenance, and support services over a three year period, renewable each year, starting October 1, 2002.  At a total cost not to exceed $287,461.20.

Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Jones, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to revise the current mission statement for North Metro Technical College. 

North Metro Technical College is a public two-year
condary institution that provides accessible and
high quality educational opportunities that prepare
individuals for successful employment through state-of-
the-art technical education and training.  The college
offers both traditional and web-based educational options
that include individual courses, certificates, diplomas
and associate degrees, as well as, adult literacy,
nomic development, and personal enrichment programs.
The educational programs of the college focus on the
development of technical competence, critical thinking
skills, and social and personal skills.  North Metro
Technical College will continually evolve its programs
and services as a result of ongoing communication with the
college’s constituents in order to provide the educational
opportunities determined to be of value to the communities
it serves.

1. Approval of Curriculum Standards Revisions
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Rather, the Board approved proposed revisions to the Diesel Equipment Technology Program Standards as recommended by the Presidents Council.  Colleges may implement the revisions immediately and must implement them by Fall Quarter 2003.

Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board  approved the proposed revisions to the Veterinary Technology Program Standards as recommended by the Presidents Council.  Colleges may implement the revisions immediately and must implement them by Fall Quarter 2003

PROGRAMS

Altamaha Technical College – (main, Baxley, and Hazlehurst campuses)
Associate of Applied Technology – Technical Studies and (Hazlehurst campus) diploma program in Computer Information Systems – Microcomputer Specialist effective Fall Quarter 2002

Appalachian Technical College – Associate of Applied Technology – Technical Studies, AAT – Business Studies, AAT – Health, and AAT – Public/Personal Services effective Fall Quarter 2002

Atlanta Technical College – diploma program in Paralegal Studies effective Fall Quarter 2002

Augusta Technical College – (Thomson/McDuffie campus) diploma program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Fall Quarter 2002

Central Georgia Technical College – (Macon and Milledgeville campuses) Associate of Applied Technology – Technical Studies, AAT – Business Studies, AAT – Health, and AAT – Public/Personal Services ; degree and diploma programs in Emergency Management; and (Macon campus) degree program in Dental Hygiene effective Fall Quarter 2002

Coosa Valley Technical College – (Gordon and Polk County campuses) degree programs in CIS – Computer Programming, CIS – Networking Specialist, CIS – Microcomputer Specialist, and CIS – Internet Specialist—Web Site Design and (Polk County campus) a diploma program in Industrial Electrical Technology effective Fall Quarter 2002

Flint River Technical College – degree and diploma programs in Computer Information Systems-Internet Specialist – Web Site Design effective Summer Quarter 2002 and a diploma program in Medical Assisting effective Fall Quarter 2002

Griffin Technical College – degree programs in Applied Manufacturing Technology and Environmental Horticulture effective Fall Quarter 2002

Gwinnett Technical College – degree program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Fall Quarter 2002

Heart of Georgia Technical College – diploma and degree programs in Criminal Justice Technology effective Fall Quarter 2002

Lanier Technical College – (main campus) degree and diploma programs in Management and Supervisory Development and a degree program in Fire Science Technology effective Fall Quarter 2002

Middle Georgia Technical College – diploma program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Fall Quarter 2002

Moultrie Technical College – (main, Tiftarea, and Turner campuses) degree and diploma programs in Computer Information Systems-Internet Specialist – Web Site Design effective Fall Quarter 2002

Northwestern Technical College –diploma program in Computer Information Systems-Internet Specialist – Web Site Design effective Fall Quarter 2002

Ogeechee Technical College –diploma programs in Carpentry, Forensic Science Technology, and Hearing Impaired Interpreter effective Fall Quarter 2002

Southwest Georgia Technical College – Associate of Applied Technology – Technical Studies effective Fall Quarter 2002

Swainsboro Technical College – degree and diploma programs in Game and Fish Preserve Management effective Fall Quarter 2002

Valdosta Technical College – diploma program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Fall Quarter 2002

West Central Technical College – (Murphy campus) degree and diploma programs in Electronics Technology and a diploma program in Cosmetology effective Summer Quarter 2002 and (Carroll campus) diploma programs in Early Childhood Care and Education and  (Douglas campus) a diploma program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, both effective Fall Quarter 2002

West Georgia Technical College – degree and diploma programs in Criminal Justice Technology and Pharmacy Technology and a degree program in Health Information Technology and a diploma program in Air Conditioning Technology effective Fall Quarter 2002

Albany Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
(Early County campus)
Child Development Specialist
(main campus)
MOUS Master

Altamaha Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
(Jesup, Baxley, and Hazlehurst campuses)
Child Development Associate I
(Hazlehurst campus)
Business Computer Applications

Appalachian Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
Automotive Brakes Specialist
Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Specialist
Automotive Tire and Alignment Specialist
– effective Winter Quarter 2003
Management Specialist
Graphic Arts Specialist

Atlanta Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
Paralegal Fundamentals
Legal Administrative Assistant
Carpentry Framing

Bainbridge College – effective Fall Semester 2002
Small Business Manager

Central Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
(Macon and Milledgeville campuses)
Cosmetic Esthetician
Environmental Horticulture Technician
(Macon campus)
Medical Skin Care Specialist
3D Animation Specialist
Automated Assembly Systems Technician
Millwright Maintenance Technician
Pipefitting Maintenance Technician
(Milledgeville campus)
Printing/Graphics Technician
Masonry Assistant

Coosa Valley Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
(Floyd, Gordon, and Polk County campuses)
Certified Warehouse and Distribution Specialist
(Polk County campus)
Masonry Assistant

East Central Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
(main and Coffee County campuses)
Multimedia Specialist
Environmental Horticulture Technician

Flint River Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2002
Nail Technician

Griffin Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
Urban and Structural Pest Management
Certified Highway Worker
IT+ Specialist

Gwinnett Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
Basic Dental Assisting
Advanced Dental Assisting
Commercial Construction Building Inspector
Commercial Construction Estimating
Commercial Construction Project Coordinator
Food and Beverage Management
Medical Front Office Specialist

Heart of Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
Correctional Officer Specialist
Multimedia Programming Assistant
Child Development Specialist
Infant and Toddler Child Care Specialist
Basic AutoCAD Operator

Lanier Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
(main and Forsyth campuses)
Legal Office Assistant

Middle Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
Tax Accounting Clerk

Moultrie Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
(main, Tiftarea, and Turner campuses)
Medical Coding Specialist
(main and Tiftarea campuses)
Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist
(Tiftarea campus)
Advanced PLC and HMI Technician

Northwestern Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
A+ Computer Support Technician

Ogeechee Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
Imaging Science Services Assistant
Nurse Technician

Savannah Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
Basic Construction

Swainsboro Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
(main campus)
Landscape Design and Installation Technician
Landscape Design and Management Specialist
Cisco CCNP Specialist
(Treutlen County Center)
Help Desk Technician

West Central Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2002
(Murphy campus)
CAD Operator – Mechanical
Telecommunications Service and Electronics Technician
Computer Applications
Office Management Assistant
MOUS Access Specialist
MOUS Excel Specialist
MOUS Powerpoint Specialist
MOUS Word Specialist
(Carroll campus)
Small Business Manager

West Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2002
Advanced CAD Technician
Air Conditioning Repair
Basic Electronics
Cabinet Making Fundamentals
CAD Operator
Certified Construction Worker
Criminal Justice Records Technician
Drafters Assistant
Fire Officer I
Firefighter 1^st Class
IT Support Technician
Masonry Assistant
Master Firefighter
Microsoft Certified System Administrator                     
Network+
Pharmacy Assistant
PLC Specialist
Project Manager
Residential Design
Residential Wiring
Senior Firefighter I

3. Program Terminations
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved the college requests listed below terminate diploma, degree, and technical certificate of credit programs effective Fall Quarter 2002.

Diplomas and Degrees – all effective Fall Quarter 2002
All are diplomas and at the main campus unless otherwise specified

Augusta Technical College
Physical Therapist Assistant – Degree

Chattahoochee Technical College
Hotel/Restaurant/Travel Management – Diploma – Mountain View Campus
Hotel/Restaurant/Travel Management – Degree – Mountain View Campus

Moultrie Technical College
Advanced Machine Tool Technology

Savannah Technical College
Truck Repair Technology

Valdosta Technical College
Drafting

Technical Certificates of Credit  – all effective Fall Quarter 2002
All are at the main campus unless otherwise specified

Altamaha Technical College
Drivability Technician
Plumber’s Assistant – Baxley Campus
Trim/Floors/Doors – Baxley Campus

Atlanta Technical College
Horticulture Installation

Central Georgia Technical College
Basic CNC Machine Operator
Machine Tool Fundamentals
Maintenance Machinist Technician

Chattahoochee Technical College
Basic Culinary Skills – Mountain View Campus
MOUS Certification Preparation – Main and Paulding Campuses
CISCO Specialist – Paulding Campus
Telecommunications Service and Electronics – Paulding Campus

Clayton College and State University
Avionics Technician

Coosa Valley Technical College
Nail Technician

Griffin Technical College
Plumber’s Assistant

Heart of Georgia Technical College
Basic Cabinet Making

Middle Georgia Technical College
Basic Industrial Mechanics
Preparation for Surgical Technology Certification

Savannah Technical College
PC Operation

South Georgia Technical College
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Manufacturing Systems Technology

Southwest Georgia Technical College
Drivability Technician

Swainsboro Technical College
Electrical Maintenance Fundamentals
Medical/Dental Electronic Claims Specialist

West Georgia Technical College
CNC Lathe Operator
Milling Machines

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
No Report

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
Reminded the members of the Board of the meeting next month, October 9-11, 2002, will be n Savannah at the Westin Savannah Harbor Hotel.  It is the Leadership Conference 2002, in conjunction with Technical College Directors’ Association, Technical College Foundation Association and the Presidents’ Council.  Board meeting will be on Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 9:00 a.m.  Committee meetings will be on Wednesday, October 9.  Details will follow.

Upon a motion by Mr. Rather, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved a recess for the Executive Committee to go into session.  (Affidavit attached)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Harrington, the Board approved Dr. Breeden’s recommendation that Dr. Bobby Arnold be named President of Griffin Technical College effective immediately.

Upon a motion by Mr. Rather, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize an increase in the Commissioner’s salary effective October 1, 2002, based on legislative guidelines rating of Exceeded Expectations.

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved the Budget Committee’s recommendation of the Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Request.

ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m. 

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