April 1, 2004
1:00 P.M.

Chairman Reynolds thanked Alan Neely and Rodes Cole of Korn/Ferry International for their presentation during the Committee-of-the-Whole regarding the search procedure for hiring a new Commissioner for DTAE.

Chairman Reynolds called on Rhubarb Jones for a special recognition. Mr. Jones called on everyone to join and acknowledge Mr. Edgar Rhodes’ 88th birthday with a special “happy birthday” song.

Chairman Reynolds acknowledged Mike Gaymon, Chamber of Commerce Executive of Columbus and Bob Jones, President of Columbus Tech. At this time Mike Gaymon presented Dr. Breeden with a Resolution naming him Honorary Chamber Member of Columbus thanking him for his contributions, support and service to Columbus.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved the State Board Minutes for March 11, 2004.

General Educational Development Program
Upon a motion by Mr. Rakestraw, second by Mr. Jones, the Board approved to contract with Innovantage, a subsidiary of CDI Corporation for the maintenance of the GED PASSPORT System for fiscal year 2005 at a cost not to exceed $200,000.

Upon a motion by Mr. Rakestraw, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to contract with McGraw-Hill/Contemporary for unlimited access to the MHC Interactive GED Distance Learning Program for fiscal year 2005, at a cost not to exceed $180,000.

BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

I. Approval of Contracts

A. Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved to authorize the President of Athens Technical College to enter into a construction contract with Berry Interiors for Renovation of the Cosmetology Lab at the Elbert Campus in the amount of $27,543.00.

B. Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Ms. Lyons and Ms. Flanders, the Board approved to authorize the President of Coosa Valley Technical College to enter into a contract for a Campus-wide Signage System for the Rome Campus in the amount of $75,000.00.

C. Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved to authorize the President of North Georgia Technical College to enter into a construction contract with Network Cabling Infrastructures for Removal and Replacement of Exterior Campus Lighting Phase 2 in the amount of $50,250.00.

D. Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the President of Augusta Technical College to enter into a construction contract with Construction Perfected, Inc. for Building 1400 Parking Lot Addition in the amount of $128,628.00.

II. Acquisition of Real Property
Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Mr. Daniel and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved the Resolution regarding Acquisition of 0.89 acre of Land by Board of Commissioners of Dougherty County to Albany Technical College subject to approval of the State Properties Commission. See below:

III. Purchase of Real Property

A. Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Mr. Rhodes, the Board approved Georgia Aviation and Technical College to purchase 0.91 acre of land adjoining the campus at a purchase price of $10,500 from Mrs. Helen M. Woodard, Eastman, Georgia, subject to pproval of the State Properties Commission.

IV. Postsecondary Access Mentor System

A. Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Mr. Johnson and Mr. Rhodes, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to jointly fund with Georgia Student Finance Commission, Department of Education, Board of Regents and the independent colleges, the postsecondary access mentor system in the amount of $64,385.00 (based on $1 per Fall03 FTE).

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

There were no motions. Mr. Tarbutton gave an update of the activities from Quick Start and reminded everyone of the Manufacturers of the Year Governor’s Awards Luncheon at the Cobb Galleria Center Thursday, April 15, at 11:00 a.m. Everyone was given an invitation to this event and encouraged to attend.

OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Local Board Appointments
Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved that the technical colleges below, that the persons listed are appointed/re-appointed to the local board of directors of the technical college.

Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment

A. Atlanta Technical College
Bill Pinto, Fulton County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Henry Aaron, Fulton County re-appointment (expiration June 30 2007)
Valerie Richardson Jackson, Fulton County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

B. Georgia Aviation & Technical College
Dr. John Coleman, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Ken Ferrell, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Jim Green, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Rick Januszewski, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

C. Middle Georgia Technical College
James B. Culpepper, Houston County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Genelle Jennings, Pulaski County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

D. Moultrie Technical College
Ellen Easton, Tifton County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Will Vereen, Colquitt County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Linda Curington, Turner County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

E. South Georgia Technical College
Richard McCorkle, Marion County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

Placement of Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment on Board Table
Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved that the technical colleges listed below, that the names listed are placed on the Board table until the May meeting for consideration of approval of appointment/re-appointment to the local board of directors of the technical college.

A. Albany Technical College
Karla Heath-Sands, Dougherty County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

B. Athens Technical College
Edward J. Geddings, Wilkes County, appointment (expiration June 20, 2007)

C. Chattahoochee Technical College
Mike Worley, Cobb County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Coy Short, Cobb County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Carol Osborne, Paulding County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Larry Freeman, Cobb County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Ezekiel Dorsey, Cobb County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Tammy Cohen, Cobb County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

D. Lanier Technical College
Brett Blauner, Lumpkin County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
David H. Kimbrell, Hall County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Steve Schingler, Jackson County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Roger D. Slaton, Dawson County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

E. Northwestern Technical College
Mike Bowers, Chattooga County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Robert Hitchcox, Catoosa County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Stan Porter, Walker County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

F. Okefenokee Technical College
Robert Varnedoe, Clinch County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Gary H. Strickland, Brantley County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)
Troy Mattox, Pierce County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

G. West Central Technical College
Janice Thompson, Douglas County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2007)

Equipment Purchases and Contracts
Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Copeland, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner 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. Albany Technical College, furnishings for the Randolph County Learning Center $108,961.00; 64 Howard computers ($940 ea) for instructional labs in building H, $59,890.00 and Nebraska Bookstore software, $55,000.00. Total cost: $223,851.00.

B. Augusta Technical College, Aerator and mowers for the Golf Course Management Program, $35,000.00; two Process Control Trainers for the Industrial Maintenance program, $35,000.00 and cabinets, chairs & tables for the Classroom/Student Services building, $40,000.00. Total cost: $110,000.00.

C. Central Georgia Technical College, 72 Dell computers (41,374 ea) for CIS program and Electronics program, $98,941.00; Dell Client Management Software system, $86,200.00 and electronic equipment for the Electronics program, $125,886.00. Total cost: $311,027.00.

D. Columbus Technical College, 70 Dell computers ($1,120 ea) for faculty upgrades, $78,400.00; 38 Dell Computers ($1,121 ea) for the CIS program; 37 Desktop computers ($1,121 ea) for the General Education program; 10 computer repair/electronics workstations for the A+Network+Certification Preparation TCC, $27,866.00; four projectors for the Health Sciences program, $36,800.00; 33 Dell computers ($1,120 ea) for the practical Nursing program, $36,960.00; wireless computer care for the General Educational program $35,000.00 and 24 Dell computers ($1,120ea) replacement computers. Total cost: $325,966.00.

E. Coosa Valley Technical College, 68 Gateway computers ($1,266 ea) for faculty/staff, $86,088.00; 258 Gateway computers ($1,212 ea) for classrooms, $312,696.00; eight Gateway notebook computers ($1,915 ea) for faculty/staff, $15,320.00; 74 Gateway computers ($1,276 ea) for instructional purposes, $94, 439.00 and six new servers, $55,056.00. Total cost: $563,599.00.

F. DeKalb Technical College, instructional equipment for the Ophthalmic Dispensing program, Heidelberg Press for the Printing program and instructional equipment for the Medical Lab Technology program. Total cost: $125,800.00.

G. Middle Georgia Technical College, Econoclave with integrated cooling system/vacuum pump for the Aircraft Structural program. Total cost: $73,415.00.

H. Moultrie Technical College, two service trucks and one passenger vehicle for the Main and Tifton campuses. Total cost: $54,511.00.

I. Northwestern Technical College, Brother Wire EDM for the Machine Tool Technology program $107,000.00.

J. Ogeechee Technical College, instructional equipment for the Electronics program, $160,827.00; 174 Hewlett Packard computers ($1,187 ea) and two application servers for the Health and Marketing programs, $213,600.00; equipment for Early Child Care Education General Education and Business programs, $36,00.00; faculty instructional equipment $29,805.00; library books, $100,000.00 and a custodial services one-year contract, $157,500.00. Total cost: $697,732.00.

K. Savannah Technical College, kitchen equipment for the Early Child Care program $29,763.00.

L. Southwest Georgia Technical College, Health Science Human Patient Simulator, $155,195.00 and Emergency Care Simulator, $35,805.00 for the Nursing program. Total cost: $191.00.00.

Other

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Rakestraw, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with the Milan Group to provide job development skills to the New Connections to Work program at Atlanta Technical College at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00 per year.

B. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to name the main building at Ogechee Technical College the “Joseph E. Kennedy” Building.

C. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to approve the revised Mission State for Ogeechee Technical College. The Mission Statement Revision as follows:

“Ogeechee Technical College is a public, two-year, student-centered
postsecondary educational institution that exists to facilitate economic
growth and community development through quality education programs
and services for students, business, industry, and service organizations by
offering technical education, adult literacy services, customized training,
and workforce development opportunities. Ogeechee Technical College is
committed to emphasizing the essential values of work ethics, community
service, and lifelong learning.”

D. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Rakestraw, the Board approved the adoption of the proposed revisions to state Board Policy III.U.10. Tuition Remission and Reimbursement for Approved Staff Development. The first paragraph will read:

“The Department and its Technical College encourage full-time faculty,
staff, and administrators to participate n staff development activities and
study by remitting tuition “and fees” for those Technical College
educational activities that have been authorized by the employee’s
President or Assistant Commissioner and are clearly related to the
employee’s job or career in the organization. Tuition “and fees” will be
remitted to the extent an employee is not eligible for financial aid.”

STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

PROGRAMS

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

Augusta Technical College – (Waynesboro/Burke County campus) diploma and degree program in Law Enforcement Technology effective Summer Quarter 2004

East Central Technical College – (main campus) diploma program in Diesel Equipment Technology effective Summer Quarter 2004

Flint River Technical College – diploma program in Industrial Systems Technology and a degree program in Law Enforcement Technology effective Summer Quarter 2004

Georgia Aviation Technical College – diploma program in Flight Technology Business Aircraft effective Spring Quarter 2004

Griffin Technical College – degree and diploma program in Forensic Science Technology effective Fall Quarter 2004

Sandersville Technical College – (main campus) diploma program in Diesel Equipment Technology, (main campus and Hancock County Center) diploma program in Cosmetology, and (Jefferson County Technical Center) diploma program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Summer Quarter 2004

Savannah Technical College – (Liberty County campus) diploma and degree program in Law Enforcement Technology effective Summer Quarter 2004

Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit
Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, 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 Spring Quarter 2004
(main campuses)
Service Supervision Specialist
(Early County campus)
Basic Structural Steel Welding

Appalachian College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
Certified Nurse Assisting
Nurse Technician

Athens Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2004
(main campus)
Auto Collision Minor Body Repair Assistant
– effective Summer Quarter 2004
(main and Elbert campuses)
Culinary Nutrition Manager
IT+

Coastal Georgia Community College – effective Fall Semester 2004
Computer Troubleshooting and Repair
Banking and Finance Assistant
Small Business Manager

East Central Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(main campus)
Basic Electrical Technician
Residential Wiring Technician

Flint River Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
Industrial Maintenance Technician

Georgia Aviation Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2004
Business Aircraft Operations

Griffin Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2004
Crime Scene Investigation
Law Enforcement Specialist
Health Care Assistant
Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist

Lanier Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2004
(main and Forsyth campuses)
Linux/Unix Specialist

Sandersville Technical College
– effective Spring Quarter 2004
(main campus and Jefferson County Technical Center)
Advanced Pipe Welding
(Hancock County Center)
Certified Customer Service Specialist
Certified Manufacturing Specialist
Industrial Mechanical Technician
(Warrenton Learning Center)
Commercial Truck Driving with Mine Safety
– effective Summer Quarter 2004
(Jefferson County Technical Center)
Child Development Associate I
Wire Welding

Savannah Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(main and Liberty County campuses)
Hospitality Operations Associate

Swainsboro Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2004
(main, Treutlen County, and Johnson County campuses)
Geriatric Care Assistant
– effective Summer Quarter 2004
(main and Treutlen County campuses)
Residential Plumbing
Carpentry Framing
(main campus)
Wildlife Preserve Assistant
(Treutlen County campus)
Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3)

Valdosta Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2004
(main campus and Cook County Center)
AutoCAD User
Banking and Finance Assistant
Teller-Cashier
Fire Fighter I
Fire Fighter II
Private Security Assistant
Private Security Technician

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

Diplomas and Degrees

Middle Georgia Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2004
Aerospace Tool Design, diploma

Swainsboro Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2004
CIS – Database Specialist, degree and diploma
CIS – Internet Specialist-Web Site Design, degree and diploma
CIS – Internet Specialist-E-Commerce Web Programming, degree

Technical Certificates of Credit

Middle Georgia Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2004
Web Site Design Specialist
Desktop Applications Specialist
Aircraft Assembly Technician
Health Care Technician

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Each Board member was given a copy of the final report “A Transition Retreat of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education”.

The next meeting of the State Board will be held in Valdosta at Valdosta Technical College. Details will be in Board Briefing Book.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
No Report

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
The Commissioner reminded everyone of the MAW lunch, April 15, as mentioned in the Economic Development Report.

ADJOURN
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 1:25 p.m.

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Helen Mathis
Director and Executive Secretary of State Board

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Belva Strickland,
Executive Assistant to the Commissioner

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