September 4, 2003
2:00 P.M.

Mr. Harris welcomed our new Board members, Mr.Chapman, Mr. Copeland, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Lyons, Mr. Rice, Mr. Rieck and Mr. Rakestraw, and acknowledged Jena Davis, from the House of Research.

Certified Literate Community Program
Upon a motion by Mr. Jones, second by Mr. Chapman, the Board approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing the Winder-Barrow Coalition for Adult and Continuing Education as a Certified Literate Community.

Upon a motion by Mr. Jones, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing Randolph County READS (Reading Educates And Delivers Success) as a Participant in the Certified Literate Community Program.

Upon a motion by Mr. Jones, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing Ms. Kim Lee for the award GED Distinguished Service Award received for her outstanding contribution and hard work to GED.

BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Approval of Final Plans
Upon a motion by Mr. Tarbutton, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved the final plans and specifications for Project No. DTAE-106 Visual Technology Center, Transportation Center, North Georgia Technical College, Clarksville, Georgia, dated April 28, 2003, prepared by MSTSD Inc., Atlanta, Georgia. Estimated cost of construction is $13,153,620.00.

FY05 Prioritized Program Budget Request
Upon a motion by Mr. Tarbutton, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the departmental FY05 Prioritized Program Budget Request.

Action Item
Upon a motion by Mr. Tarbutton, second by Mr. Rhodes, the Board approved to accept the proposed amendments to the Board policies concerning Acceptable Computer Use and Inventory Management to lie on the table until the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Mr. Tarbutton gave an update on the Economic Development activities stating that there are 9 active prospects for the month totaling 860 potential jobs and 6 announcements of new, expanding or existing industries for a total of 337 jobs.

The agency business ethics program which is currently being developed is progressing.

There were publications disseminated: the latest issues of “From the Commissioner” and the “Quick Start Newsletters” as well as the latest copy of “Results Magazine”.

OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Local Board Appointments

Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment

A. Albany Technical College
Mark Davis, Dougherty County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)

B. Georgia Aviation Technical College
Rick Januszewski, appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)

C. Griffin Technical College
Paul J. Holmes, Jr., Jasper County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)

D. North Metro Technical College
Aida M. Gonzalez, Cobb County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2004

E. Savannah Technical College
Leland A. Sanders, Effingham County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)

Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved for the technical colleges above, that the persons listed be appointed to the local board of directors of the technical college.

Placement of Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment on Board Table

A. Coosa Valley Technical College
Terri Lupo, Floyd County, appointment

Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved for the technical college listed above, that the name listed is 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.

Equipment Purchases and Contracts

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Athens Technical College TranSim VS II Training Simulator at the Elbert campus for the Commercial Truck Driving program at a total cost not to exceed $86,000.00.

B. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for DeKalb Technical College a comprehensive information system network infrastructure at the Clarkston and Covington campuses at a cost not to exceed $585,953.00.

C. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Gwinnett Technical College kitchen equipment for its Culinary Arts and commercial kitchens at the George Busbee International Center for Workforce and economic Development at a total cost not to exceed $614,006.00.

D. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Ogeechee Technical College landscaping services, computers, projection system equipment and CAD/GIS, Welding, Culinary Arts, Air Conditioning, Veterinary, Automotive, and CISCO program equipment at a total cost not to exceed $781,150.00.

E. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Savannah Technical College leases for photocopy machines and services at the Liberty and Crossroads campuses and a contract for services and maintenance for the HVAC systems in all buildings located at the White Bluff and Crossroad campuses at a total cost not to exceed $92,000.00.

Other

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to rename Columbus Technical College’s North Building to: Carl L. Patrick Sr. Hall.

B. Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Rhodes, the Board
approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contractual
agreement with the University of Georgia, on behalf of the Board of
Regents of the University System of Georgia to conduct the projects under
the title: A collaborative Project of the Georgia Department of Technical
and Adult Education and the University of Georgia 2003-2004, at a total
cost not to exceed $198,595.00.

STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

STANDARDS

Approval of Curriculum Standards Revisions
Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved that the proposed revisions to the Aviation Maintenance Technology, Avionics Maintenance Technology, Aircraft Structural Technology, Air Conditioning Technology, and Surgical Technology Programs Standards as recommended by the Presidents Council. Institutions may implement the revisions immediately and must implement them by Fall Quarter 2004.

PROGRAMS

Approval of Diplomas and Degrees
Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Rhodes, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to 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.

Altamaha Technical College – (Jesup and Baxley campuses) degree program in Criminal Justice Technology effective Fall Quarter 2003

Augusta Technical College – (Augusta, Waynesboro/Burke, and Thomson/McDuffie campuses) degree and diploma program in Management and Supervisory Development effective Fall Quarter 2003

Central Georgia Technical College – (Milledgeville campus) degree program in Accounting effective Fall Quarter 2003

Coosa Valley Technical College – (Floyd County and Gordon County campuses) diploma program in Industrial Systems Technology effective Fall Quarter 2003

East Central Technical College – (Ben Hill-Irwin campus) diploma program in RV Service Technology effective Fall Quarter 2003

North Metro Technical College – diploma program in Radiologic Technology effective Winter Quarter 2004

Ogeechee Technical College – diploma programs in Agribusiness Technology, Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management, Geographic Information Systems Technology, and Wildlife and Plantation Management effective Fall Quarter 2003

Sandersville Technical College – (Warren County campus) diploma and degree program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Fall Quarter 2003

West Georgia Technical College – degree program in Entertainment Technology effective Fall Quarter 2003

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

Atlanta Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
Patient Care Technician

Augusta Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(Augusta, Waynesboro/Burke, and Thomson/McDuffie campuses) Allied Health Specialist
(Augusta and Waynesboro/Burke campuses)
Advanced Automotive Electrical and Electronic Technician
Basic Maintenance and Light Duty Automotive Technician
(Augusta campus)
Basic Food Preparation
Nondestructive Equipment Examination
(Waynesboro/Burke campus)
Nail Technician

Central Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(Macon and Milledgeville campuses)
Family Child Care Provider
Early Childhood Program Administration
(Milledgeville campus and Crawford, Jones, and Putnam County centers)
Installation and Support Technician
(Putnam County center)
Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(Milledgeville campus)
Accounting Data Clerk
Basic Electrical Technician
Residential Wiring Technician

Columbus Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
Allied Health Assistant

Georgia Aviation Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
Personal Computer Technician

Middle Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Family Child Care Provider

Northwestern Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
Network Security Specialist
Help Desk Support Specialist
Office Management Specialist
Word Processing Specialist

Ogeechee Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
E-Commerce Specialist
Cancer Registry Specialist
Catering Specialist

Sandersville Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(Warren County campus)
Child Development Associate I
Child Development Associate II

South Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(Americus and Cordele campuses)
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist
Basic Electronics and Industrial Wiring

Swainsboro Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Nurse Technician
Medical Administrative Technician
Family Child Care Provider

West Central Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(Douglas and Coweta campuses)
Turfgrass Management
– effective Winter Quarter 2004
(Douglas campus)
Computer Applications
Computer Repair Technician
Basic Culinary Service
Advanced Culinary Service
Basic Dental Assisting
Advanced Dental Assisting
CAD Operator (Architectural)
CAD Operator (Mechanical)
Patient Care Technician

West Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
Office Management Assistant
Phlebotomy Technician
Medical Receptionist
Advanced Pipe Welding
Mammography
Family Child Care Provider
Electronic Control and Instrumentation
Basic Electronics II
Digital Media Production

Program Terminations
Upon a motion by Mr. Allgood, second by Mr. Rhodes, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to terminate technical certificate of credit programs effective the quarter specified for each program.

Technical Certificates of Credit

Albany Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Basic Microsoft Office User (BMU1)
Child Care Assisting (CH01)
Computer Publishing Specialist (UBP1)
Certified Quality Technician II (CQU1)

Augusta Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(Augusta, Waynesboro/Burke, and Thomson/McDuffie campuses)
Child Development Associate I
(Waynesboro/Burke campus)
Infant and Toddler Child Care Specialist
(Thomson/McDuffie campus)
Plastics Technician
(Augusta campus)
Telecommunications Service Technician
Web Site Design Specialist

Middle Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
Basic Airframe Technology (BOK1)
Commercial Property Maintenance Technician (CPM1)
Professional/Commercial Baking (CBK1)
Aircraft Composite/Corrosion Maintenance Specialist (AFC1)
Allied Health Fundamentals (AHA1)
Certified Nurse Assisting (NSP1)

Okefenokee Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Custodial Maintenance Technician (CUM1)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
No Report

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The next State Board will meet in Atlanta at the DTAE office on Thursday, October 2, at 1:00 p.m. with the Committee meetings beginning at 9:15 a.m.

The November State Board meeting will meet October 30, 2003 at the Annual Technical College System Leadership Conference in Savannah. Details will follow.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
Welcomed all new Board members and suggested for the next several meetings, each new member visit the different Committees to see where his/her interest is in serving on a committee.

Announced the Board members have been invited to attend a breakfast meeting with the Board of Education on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 7:30 a.m. in the Twin Towers, West Wing.

Passed out a Tentative agenda for the meeting in Savannah with the Leadership Conference the week of October 29, 30, & 31 and encouraged the members to attend if possible.

ADJOURN
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board adjourned at 3:25 p.m.

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Helen Mathis
Director and Executive Secretary of State Board
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