Guests
Mr. Charles DeMott, Thomas Technical Institute
Dr. Mike Moye, Moultrie Area Technical Institute
Ms. Delores Dell, Moultrie Area Technical Institute
Dr. Diane Harper, East Central Technical Institute
Mr. James Bridges, Valdosta Technical Institute
Mr. Harold Jordan, East Central Technical Institute
Ms. Hariette Rowe, Tift County Commission
Dr. Marilois Laster, CLCP and LVA Executive Director
Ms. Julia Todd, Tift County Retired Educator
Ms. Diane Kilgore, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Mr. Jerry Smith, Moultrie Area Technical Institute
Ms. Nancy Tillinghast, Director, Thomas County Public Library System
Ms. June Merritt, Albany Technical Institute Board of Directors
Mr. Bill Sellers, Thomas Technical Institute Board of Directors
Ms. Cathy Fike, Technical Institute Directors Association
Dr. Ron Carney, Thomas Technical Institute
Ms. Joyce Halstead, Thomas Technical Institute
Dr. Debbie Goodman, Thomas Technical Institute
Ms. Kathy, Harvill, Thomas Technical Institute
Mr. Pat McLeod, Thomas Technical Institute
Ms. Carol Jones, Thomas Technical Institute
Ms. Sally Kiser, Thomas Technical Institute
Ms. Elaine Barrett, Thomas Technical Institute
Ms. Melanie Hester, Thomas Technical Institute

Call to Order
Mr. Dan Rather, Chair called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. Mr. Rather expressed appreciation on behalf of the entire board to President Charles R. DeMott for the wonderful hospitality accorded the members on the visit to Thomas Technical Institute.

Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Bill Wiley, the March 4, 1999, State Board meeting minutes were approved.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ADULT LITERACY COMMITTEE

Approval of Advisory Committee Members
Upon motion by Mr. James Harrington, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board approved the following as members of the Service Delivery Area Literacy Advisory Committees:

SDA#36, Atkinson County, Okefenokee Technical Institute

Tonya Cecil

Patricia Barnes

Lou Ann Johnson

Rosa Oliver

Janice Williams

Lena Alexander

Allene Brown

Carrie Norris

Mike Hamby

SDA #37, Washington County, Sandersville Regional Technical Institute

John Barton

Bern Anderson

Robert Garrett

Shirley R. Roberts

Ben Tarbutton III

Anne Brantley

Jean Bevill

Dexter Wansley

Lynne S. Sheppard

Sandra Willis

Sammy Knight

Parish Harris

Ken Bibb

Patrick Wilson

Dr. John Sterrett

Jimmy Childre, Jr.

Allen Hodges

Jan Trawick Hill

SDA #37, Warren County, Sandersville Regional Technical Institute

Claudia Waller

Yolanda Bacon

O.B. McCorkle

Emma Sinkfield

Betty J. Battle

Gwanda Murray

SDA #37, Hancock County, Sandersville Regional Technical Institute

Elmer Harper

Caroline Hollis Baker

William Evans

Brenda M. Warren

Mattie Wingfield

Willhemenia Swain

SDA #37, Glascock County, Sandersville Regional Technical Institute

Patsy Williams

Ann Mein

Mary Chalker

Gwen Couch

Dorothy P. Reynolds

Sarah M. Kent

Claudia P. Carney

David G. Spaid

SDA #37, Jefferson County, Sandersville Regional Technical Institute

Hubert Jordan

Odell Murray

Mary Cowart

Rita Culvem

Sydney Lamb McGhee

Eddie Hue Brown

Charlotte Rogers

James Lee Gaines

Gloria Logue

Darlene Henson Young

Carolyn Swint

Bonnie Boatwright

William Young

Certified Literate Community Program
Upon motion by Mr. James Harrington, second by Mr. Bill Wiley, the Board approved Schley County (HOPES – Helping Ourselves Pursue Education in Schley) as a participant in the Certified Literate Community Program. An official State Board Resolution will be prepared and presented at a future meeting.

Upon motion by Mr. James Harrington, second by Mr. Bill Harris, the Board adopted and presented a State Board Resolution to Tift County Action Plan for Literacy as a participant in the Certified Literate Community

A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Tift County Certified Literate Community Program for its efforts to date to become a Certified Literate Community of Georgia, and for other purposes

WHEREAS, the State Board of Technical and Adult Education has established the Certified Literate Community Program to recognize those communities that have made demonstrable and significant progress, as defined by the program, toward eliminating adult illiteracy, and

WHEREAS, the State Board of Technical and Adult Education has delegated oversight of the Certified Literate Community Program to the Georgia Council on Adult Literacy; and

WHEREAS, the community of Tift County has applied for a participant status in the Certified Literate Community Program; and

WHEREAS, said community has marshalled a leadership group representative of its varied and private interests whose responsibility it shall be to see that the goals and aims of the program are met; and

WHEREAS, the Evaluation Committee of the Georgia Council on Adult Literacy has found the community’s application to be satisfactory; and

WHEREAS, a team appointed by the Georgia Council on Adult Literacy visited the community of Tift County, interviewed members of the leadership group and the committees thereof, examined the plans in place to implement the literacy program, and examined the instructional resources; and

WHEREAS, the visiting team recommended to the Georgia Council on Adult Literacy that the community of Tift County be approved as a participating community in the Certified Literate Community Program; and WHEREAS, the Georgia Council on Adult Literacy forwarded this recommendation to the State Board of Technical and Adult Education with its endorsement:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Georgia Board of Technical and Adult Education that the community of Tift County is recognized as and declared to be a participating community in the Certified Literate Community Program of Georgia, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to the community of Tift County.

Adopted this 1st day of April, 1999.

BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Approve Land Acquisition
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. James Harrington, the Board adopted a resolution covering the acquisition of approximately 80 acres of land located on Hub Drive, Waco, Haralson County, Georgia, for use as the site for the relocation of the Carroll Technical Institute campus.

A RESOLUTION
Of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education with respect to the acquisition of approximately 80 acres of land for use of Carroll Technical Institute

WHEREAS, the State Board of Technical and Adult Education is the legally constituted body charged with the responsibility of developing and operating a statewide system of postsecondary technical institutes; and

WHEREAS, Section 20-4-14(c)(2), Georgia Code Annotated, empowers the Department of Technical and Adult Education to receive and hold title to property, equipment, money and materials; and

WHEREAS, funds were appropriated by the 1999 Georgia General Assembly for the purpose of purchasing land, and to design and construct a new campus for Carroll Technical Institute.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT:

1. The State Board of Technical and Adult Education does hereby approve the acquisition through purchase of approximately 80 acres of land located on Hub Drive, Waco, Haralson County, Georgia, at a purchase price of $918,000 from Kenneth R. Barnes and Richard E. Barnes for use as the new campus of Carroll Technical Institute.

2. The staff shall prepare appropriate requests to the State Properties Commission seeking approval of, and assistance with, the acquisition of said land in accordance with applicable laws, policies and procedures.

Adopted this 1st day of April, 1999.

Execution of Agreements
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved a contract with Fulton County Board of Commissioners/APAC-Georgia, Inc. covering the resurfacing of parking lots at Atlanta Technical Institute and the former GPTV headquarters, including replacing curbs, stripping, installation of handicap ramps and paving of the perimeter road, total cost of the contract not to exceed $260,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board authorized the Commissioner to enter into a professional service contract with Clark Patterson Associates, Engineers for Phase 2 HVAC /renovations at Pickens Technical Institute in the amount of $39,850.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Bill Harris, the Board authorized the Commissioner to enter into a professional service contract with Alex Roush, Architects, Inc., for designs for renovation of the Cosmetology Lab and Multipurpose Room addition at Carroll Technical Institute in the amount of $30,000.

Authorization of Construction Contracts
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board authorized the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract for renovation and repair projects in Buildings 100 and 200 at Valdosta Technical Institute in an amount not to exceed $450,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board authorized the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract for a parking lot addition at Ogeechee Technical Institute in an amount not to exceed $250,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Bill Harris, the Board authorized the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract for landscaping and irrigation at the Crisp County Satellite Center of South Georgia Technical Institute in an amount not to exceed $100,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved the construction and paving of parking lots at Valdosta Technical Institute in an amount not to exceed $80,000. Project to be paid from local funds.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board approved a construction project at Valdosta Technical Institute to renovate a former diesel repair lab to a new Computer Installation, Network Wiring, and Computer Maintenance Lab. Funding will be from local funds at a cost not to exceed $65,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board authorized the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract to replace doors in Collins Hall at North Georgia Technical Institute with fire rated doors to meet fire safety requirements in an amount not to exceed $50,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board approved construction of a 3,200 S.F. Horticulture Building at North Georgia Technical Institute. The building will be constructed utilizing local funds in an amount not to exceed $75,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved construction of a golf course green at North Georgia Technical Institute. The green will be used for instructional purposes as part of the Turf and Golf Course Management program. The green will be constructed utilizing local funds at a cost not to exceed $40,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Bill Wiley, the Board authorized the Commissioner to enter into a construction contract for renovation of the Business and Industry Services Building at East Central Technical Institute in an amount not to exceed $250,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved the construction of a Truck Driving Range and additional parking areas at Middle Georgia Technical Institute utilizing local funds in an amount not to exceed $570,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board approved the purchase and installation of two 24 ft. x 60 ft. temporary classrooms at the Newton County Satellite Campus of DeKalb Technical Institute in an amount not to exceed $75,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved the purchase and installation of one 24 ft. x 60 ft. temporary classrooms at Altamaha Technical Institute in an amount not to exceed $35,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Don Pope, the Board approved a contract with KPMG Peat Marwick for Project Management services as it relates to the Statewide Phoenix project implementation. The Phoenix program is the replacement of the statewide personnel, payroll, and financial systems for all State departments with replacement modules developed by PeopleSoft. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $225,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, various seconds, the Board approved a contract with SCT Corporation to purchase software for technical institutes in an amount not to exceed $443,495.

Approval of Final Plans and Specifications
Upon motion by Mr. Charlie Harris, second by Mr. Bill Harris, the Board approved the final plans and specifications for Project No. DTAE-61 Industrial Technology Center, South Georgia Technical Institute, Americus, Georgia prepared by James W. Buckley and Associates, Architects and dated January 11, 1999.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

Quick Start Update
Mr. Harold Reynolds gave an update on Quick Start projects, prospects and new announcements.

OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Approval of Appointment to Local Board

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Bill Wiley, the Board approved the appointment of the following persons to the local board of directors of the technical institutes. Appointment will be from April 1, 1999, through June 30, 2001.

Columbus Technical Institute, appointments

Evelyn W. Turner, Muscogee County

Lois N. Cohen, Muscogee County

Macon Technical Institute, appointment

John W. Mixon, Monroe County

Acceptance of Nominations for Appointments to Local Board
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board accepted the nominations to be placed on the table until the May meeting for consideration of appointment from July 1, 1999, through June 30, 2002, to the Local Board of Directors:

Middle Georgia Technical Institute, re-appointment

Larry Walker, III, Houston County

Leon J. Lomax, Peach County

Shirley Paris, Houston County

Northwestern Technical Institute, re-appointments

Sarah Moore, Dade County

Boyd Steele, Catoosa County

Sandersville Technical Institute, re-appointments

F. Donald Kent, Glascock County

Nena Mayo, Warren County

Charles Tarbutton, Washington County

Purchase of Equipment
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Bill Harris, the Board authorized Albany Technical Institute to purchase equipment for the Forest Technology program, Banner Financial Aid Module, and lease of Dell computers for the Blakely center at a total cost not to exceed $217,400.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Bill Wiley, the Board authorized Altamaha Technical Institute to purchase 50 computers for the Baxley campus at a total cost not to exceed $136,250.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Bill Wiley, the Board authorized Atlanta Technical Institute to contract for custodial and maintenance services at all four buildings and purchase computers and equipment at total cost not to exceed $380,000.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Gene Hunt, the Board authorized Augusta Technical Institute to purchase metalworking and refrigeration instructional equipment for the Thomson/McDuffie campus at a total cost not to exceed $157,500.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board authorized Carroll Technical Institute to purchase 63 computers, printers, and server software, AutoCAD software, and PLC equipment for instructional purposes at the Coweta County Center at a total cost not to exceed $233,000.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Bill Harris, the Board authorized East Central Technical Institute to purchase 22 motor control trainers for the Industrial Maintenance Technology Lab and 50 computers for the Heating and Air Conditioning Lab at a total cost not to exceed $120,000.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board authorized Flint River Technical Institute to purchase equipment for the Applied Graphics Printing program and the Banner Financial Aid Module at a total cost not to exceed $181,900.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board authorized Griffin Technical Institute to purchase 126 computers for classrooms, one server for the Drafting program, and 30 computers for office areas at a total cost not to exceed $468,000.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Bill Wiley, the Board authorized Macon Technical Institute to purchase instructional equipment and computers at a total cost not to exceed $644,000.

Upon motion by Mr. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Bill Wiley, the Board authorized Middle Georgia Technical Institute to purchase instructional equipment at a total cost not to exceed $463,600.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board authorized Northwestern Technical Institute to purchase Banner Financial Aid Module and truck transmission simulator for the Commercial Truck Driving program at a total cost not to exceed $73,600.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board authorized North Georgia Technical Institute to purchase instructional equipment and Banner Financial Aid Module, and to contract for lawn service/maintenance service at a total cost not to exceed $277,300.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board authorized Savannah Technical Institute to purchase ten Dell computers with upgrades for Business and Office Technology programs at a total cost not to exceed $27,400.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board authorized Southeastern Technical Institute to purchase furnishings for the lobby, student center, admissions and executive area at a total cost not to exceed $28,100.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board authorized South Georgia Technical Institute to purchase a CNC lathe for the Machine Tool Technology program and a Mechanical Training System for the Industrial Maintenance Technology program at a total cost not to exceed $64,000.

Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board authorized Valdosta Technical Institute to purchase instructional equipment and furnishings at a total cost not to exceed $732,400.

Policy on International Education
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Ms. Jean Hartin, the Board accepted the Policy on International Education to lie on the table until the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Technical Institute Name Change
Upon motion by Ms. Gwen Goodman, second by Mr. Bill Wiley, the Board approved the name change for Pickens Technical Institute to Appalachian Technical Institute.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND PLANNING COMMITTEE

Public Libraries Update
Mr. Gene Hunt gave an update on public library activities. He expressed appreciation to Ms. Nancy Tillinghast, Director of the Thomas County Public Library, for the wonderful and informative tour of that facility.

STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

New Programs
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. James Harrington, the Board approved Albany Technical Institute to offer the diploma program in Forest Technology at its Blakely campus effective Summer Quarter 1999.

Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. James Harrington, the Board approved Coosa Valley Technical Institute to offer the diploma program in Air Conditioning Technology at its Polk County campus effective Spring Quarter 1999; and the institutionally developed diploma program in Medical Diagnostic Sonography at its main campus effective Fall Quarter 1999.

Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. James Harrington, the Board approved DeKalb Technical Institute to add the Networking specialization to its approved diploma and degree programs in Computer Information Systems at its Covington-Newton campus effective Fall Quarter 1999.

Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. James Harrington, the Board approved East Central Technical Institute to offer the diploma programs in Business and Office Technology, and Building and Facilities Maintenance at its Turner campus effective Spring Quarter 2000; the diploma program in Welding and Joining Technology at its main campus effective Summer Quarter 1999; and the diploma program in Computer Information Systems at its Ben Hill-Irwin and Coffee County campuses effective Summer Quarter 1999.

Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. James Harrington, the Board approved Griffin Technical Institute to offer the degree program in Pharmacy Technology and the diploma and degree programs in Surgical Technology effective Fall Quarter 2000.

Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. James Harrington the Board approved Lanier Technical Institute to offer the diploma program in Surgical Technology effective Fall Quarter 1999.

Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. James Harrington, the Board approved West Georgia Technical Institute to offer the degree program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Fall Quarter 2000.

Technical Certificates of Credit
Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. Roy Bowen, the Board approved the technical institutes listed below to offer technical certificates of credit effective the quarter specified.

Atlanta Technical Institute
[effective Spring Quarter 1999]
Preparation for A+ Certification

Chattahoochee Technical Institute/Paulding/Mountain View
[effective Spring Quarter 1999]
Small Business Marketing Basics

Columbus Technical Institute
[effective Spring Quarter 1999]
Basic Welding Specialist

[effective Summer Quarter 1999]
Business Computer Specialist

Coosa Valley Technical Institute
[effective Spring Quarter 1999]
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

DeKalb Technical Institute
[effective Summer Quarter 1999]
Automotive Air Conditioning/Electrical Technician

East Central Technical Institute/Turner
[effective Spring Quarter 2000]
Patient Care Assisting
PC Applications Specialist
Office Support Specialist
Medical Transcription
Bookkeeping Specialist
General Maintenance Mechanic
Electrical Maintenance
Information Technology Specialist
Certified Construction Worker
Certified Manufacturing Specialist
Certified Customer Service Specialist

Gwinnett Technical Institute
[effective Spring Quarter 1999]
Human Resource Specialist

Lanier Technical Institute
[effective Spring Quarter 1999]
Certified Construction Worker

[effective Summer Quarter 1999]
PC Maintenance Technician/A+ Certification

North Georgia Technical Institute/Blairsville
[effective Spring Quarter 1999]
Leadership Development

Northwestern Technical Institute
[effective Summer Quarter 1999]
Phlebotomy Technician

Okefenokee Technical Institute/Cornell Correctional Facility
[effective Spring Quarter 1999]
Basic Manufacturing and Workforce Skills

Sandersville Technical Institute
[effective Fall Quarter 1999]
Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding
MIG Welding

Southwestern Technical Institute/Glennville
[effective Spring Quarter 1999]
Word Processing Specialist
Management and Leadership Development
Medical Coding

South Georgia Technical Institute/Crisp County
[effective Spring Quarter 1999]
Certified Customer Service Specialist
Certified Manufacturing Specialist

West Georgia Technical Institute
[effective Fall Quarter 2000]
Advanced Welding Specialist
Landscape Technician

Upon motion by Mr. Bill Harris, second by Mr. James Harrington, the Board authorized West Georgia Technical Institute to terminate its degree programs in Automated Manufacturing Technology and Radiologic Technology effective Spring Quarter.

Information Item
Board members were provided with a copy of the Section I – V of the 1999-2000 Amendment to the Current Georgia State Plan for Vocational Applied Technology Education under The Carl D. Perkins Act. This amendment is a one-year interim plan; a new, five-year state plan will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Education in April 2000.

Chairman’s Report
Mr. Rather reminded members that the next meeting is scheduled for May 6 in Atlanta.

Commissioner’s Report
Commissioner Ken Breeden thanked President Charles R. DeMott for his presentation during the Committee-of-the-Whole and expressed his appreciation to the Thomas Tech team for making the visit such an enjoyable one.

Adjourn
Upon appropriate motion and second the Board adjourned at 2:35 p.m.