APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved the minutes of the November 11, 2004 State Board Meeting.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Reynolds reported the Executive Committee would like to propose changing the dates of the State Board Meetings to meet the first Thursday of each month, with the exceptions of the months of January and July. Due to the holidays, these two months will be held on the 2nd Thursday. Per State Board By-Laws, a meeting once a month is required.

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Jones, the Board approved changing the State Board meetings to the first Thursday of each month with the exception of January and July. During the months of January and July, the Board will meet on the 2nd Thursday. (Meeting schedule for the 2005 calendar year is attached and marked Exhibit A)

Mr. Bowen reported from the Executive Committee the following out of town meetings are recommended: May 5, 2005 at Augusta Technical College; October 6 at Moultrie Technical College; and for the Board’s planning purposes, the Executive Committee recommends that the July meeting be at Gwinnett Technical College; (their conversion into the state system and coming under the State Board will be effective July l, 2005) and a Board Retreat will be in June. (Details on out-of-town meetings will be announced in February or March.) This does not require a motion.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
The Commissioner recognized Dr. John Pike, Retiring President of Okefenokee Technical College. His retirement is effective February 1, 2005.

The Commissioner called on Deputy Commissioner Ron Jackson to review the Governor’s Recommendation – Amended FY 2005 and FY 2006 Budget and a copy of this presentation was given to each member.

Chairman Reynolds recommended sending a thank you note to the Governor for the budget recommendations. At this point, the Commissioner recommended the Board consider developing a year round strategy for working with members of General Assembly to keep them aware of the important contributions of DTAE to the state. See Legislative Efforts below.

Legislative Efforts - Laura Gammage is coordinating a breakfast, lunch or dinner for key legislative leaders, State Board members, local board members and local foundation members. This may be regionally, locally and/or held in the Metro Atlanta area in an effort to help legislators understand the important part the technical education system contributes educating and training the state’s workforce. Laura gave each Board member a list of legislators and requested each person check the members they may have personal contact and return to her.

Fred Kiehle and Laurel Shugart were recognized for 25 years of Service.

The Commissioner then asked Dr. Holly Robinson and Kelly McCutchen with the Georgia Public Policy Foundation (GPPF) to make a presentation regarding their process of gathering data for strategic plan.

The GPPF will develop a high level strategic plan focusing on three areas: programs, curriculum and services. GPPF will look at partnerships, funding and what alternatives are needed. GPPF will gather baseline data, establish bench marks, and conduct an analysis of services and training in different areas.

Once baseline information is gathered and bench marks established, GPPF will survey and interview state and local board members, directors, trustees and presidents. The high level strategic plan is to be completed by June 30, 2005.

ADULT LITERACY COMMITTEE
Mr. Rakestraw gave an update on the Adult Literacy and reminded everyone about the EAGLE Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, January 20, 2005 at the Sheraton Buckhead Hotel.

Upon a motion by Mr. Rakestraw, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved entering into a contract with the University of Georgia for a program improvement training, to be provided for OAL on-site and field staff, at a cost not to exceed $200,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Rakestraw, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing the Southwest Regional CLCP as a Participant in the Certified Literate Community Program. The Southwest Regional CLCP representatives came forward and received their award.

Upon a motion by Mr. Rakestraw, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing the Valdosta-Lowndes County CLCP as a certified Literate Community. The Valdosta-Lowndes County CLCP representatives came forward and received their award.

BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

A. Non-Exclusive Easement
Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the granting of a non-exclusive easement to the City of Cairo across the Cairo Campus of Southwest Georgia Technical College over areas measuring 20’ x 915’, 20’ x 992’, and 50’ x 50’ for the purpose of installing and maintaining a 12” water main, a 6” domestic water line, an overhead electrical distribution line, and a sanitary sewer lift station to serve the Cairo Campus of Southwest Georgia Technical College, subject to the approval of the State Properties Commission.

B. GED PASSPORT Software Upgrade
Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved authorized the Commissioner to pay Acclaim Systems for the GED Passport upgrade at a cost not to exceed $385,000.00.

C. Approval of Contract
Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved authorization of a construction contract with JHC Corp. Peachtree City, Georgia for construction of a parking lot for Griffin Technical College in the amount of $79,600.00.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Ms. Lyons reported currently there are 223 Quick Start projects for FY05.

There are 21 active prospects with a potential of 2,680 jobs.

There are 21 announcements with a total of 1,636 jobs.

7,000 Full-time and Part-time DTAE employees have been trained in Business Ethics.
The Open House on December 1 was extremely successful.

Quick Start is participating in several trade shows for different industry sectors.
Chattahoochee Technical College was awarded the 2005 GEDA Terrific Award in Education.

The Governor’s Manufacturing Appreciation Luncheon is April 21, 2005 at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

There are 24 CEDT participants in Class XI.

OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Local Board Member Appointment/Re-appointment

Local Board Member Appointment/Re-appointment
Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved the following appointments to the local board of directors:

A. Altamaha Technical College, appointment
Lana Morris Cooper, Appling County (expiration June 30, 2007)

B. Middle Georgia Technical College, appointment
Michael B. O’Hara, Houston County (expiration June 30, 2007)

Placement of Local Board Member Appointment/Re-appointment on Board Table
Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved tabling consideration the following appointments to the local board of directors until the February State Board meeting for following:

A. Savannah Technical College, appointment
Don E. Tomberlin, Sr., Chatham County (expiration June 30, 2007)

Equipment Purchases and Contracts
Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Bowen the Board approved authorizing the Commissioner to purchase for the technical colleges listed below designated items at a cost not to exceed the amount stated by each technical college with the exception of item *C. Heart of Georgia Technical College and this was not approved.

A. Athens Technical College
Amsco 3023 Eagle Prevac Autoclave with steam sterilizer for the Surgical Technology program, $32,700.00

B. Coosa Valley Technical College
Classroom equipment for the Dental Assisting program at the Economic Development Building in Polk County, $78,633.00

*C. Heart of Georgia Technical College
Purchase the Campus EAI Oracle Portal software and services, $1,045,000.00

D. Lanier Technical College
60 Tangent Medallion computers ($1,382 ea) for the Instructional Computer Lab at the Lanier Career Center, $82,920.00

E. Savannah Technical College
Cisco networking hardware for upgrades to the LAN infrastructure, $93,898.00.

F. Swainsboro Technical College
100 IBM A50 computers ($1,260 ea) for computer labs at the main campus, $127,000.00

Other
Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Rieck, the Board approved authorized the Commissioner to approve the revised mission statement of Swainsboro Technical College.

A. Swainsboro Technical College

Mission Statement reads as follows: Swainsboro Technical College provides seamless, accessible, high-quality technical associate degree, diploma, and certificate of credit programs; continuing education; adult education; and customized business and industry training and services that meet the needs of individuals, businesses, and communities in the Candler, Emanuel, Jenkins, Johnson, and Treutlen County area to enhance economic development and to prepare people for success in the workforce.

STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

STANDARDS AND POLICIES

1. Approval of Program Standards and Revisions
Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the proposed revisions to the Industrial Systems Technology, Diplomas and Degree, and Mechanical Control Systems, Diploma, Program Standards as recommended by the Presidents Council. Institutions may implement the revisions immediately and must implement them by Fall Quarter, 2005.

PROGRAMS

Approval of Diplomas and Degrees
Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Ms. Douglas and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to offer diploma and degree programs be approved effective the quarter specified for each request.

Appalachian Technical College – (Woodstock campus) diploma and degree programs in Accounting, Management and Supervisory Development, Law Enforcement Technology, Forensic Science Technology, and Early Childhood Care and Education, a diploma program in Business Office Technology, and a degree program in Administrative Office Technology effective Winter Quarter 2005

Athens Technical College – (Elbert campus) diploma program in Cosmetology effective Winter Quarter 2005

Augusta Technical College – (Augusta campus) degree program in Computer Networking Technology and a diploma program in Computer Information Systems – Networking Specialist effective Winter Quarter 2005

Moultrie Technical College – (main and Tiftarea campuses) degree program in Law Enforcement Technology effective Winter Quarter 2005

South Georgia Technical College – (main and Crisp County campuses) degree program in Electronics Technology and (main campus) diploma program in Industrial Mechanical Systems effective Winter Quarter 2005

Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit
Upon a motion by Dr. Reed, second by Ms. Flanders, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to offer technical certificates of credit effective the quarter specified for each payment.

Altamaha Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(Jesup, Baxley, and Hazlehurst campuses)
Culinary Nutrition Assistant
Culinary Nutrition Manager
(Hazlehurst campus)
Culinary Line Cook

Appalachian Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(Woodstock campus)
Computer Accounting Technician
Crime Scene Specialist
Child Development Specialist
Landscape Design Specialist
Website Design Associate

Athens Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(Elbert campus)
Health Care Assistant

Atlanta Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
Culinary Nutrition Assistant
Culinary Nutrition Manager
Electric Arc Welding

Central Georgia Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(Macon and Milledgeville campuses)
Information Security Specialist
(Crawford County Center)
Certified Customer Service Specialist

Chattahoochee Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(Marietta campus)
Web Site Design Associate

Coosa Valley Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(Floyd, Gordon, and Polk campuses)
Entrepreneurship

Georgia Aviation Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
Aircraft Electrical Installer

Middle Georgia Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
CAD Operator Assistant – Architectural
CAD Operator Assistant – Mechanical

Moultrie Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(main and Tiftarea campuses)
Ornamental Iron Fabricator

Okefenokee Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Horticulture Maintenance Technician
Landscape/Greenhouse Installation Technician
Entrepreneurship

Sandersville Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(Hancock County campus)
Industrial Electricity and Wiring Assistant

Savannah Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Emergency Medical Technology – Basic
Editing Technician
(main, Crossroads, and Liberty campuses)
Telecommunications Cabling Technician

South Georgia Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(Crisp County campus)
Biomedical Electronics Technician

Southwest Georgia Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(main and Mitchell County campuses)
Child Development Specialist

Swainsboro Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(Treutlen County Center)
Brick and Block Masonry Apprentice
(Treutlen County and Johnson County Centers)
Law Enforcement Investigations Assistant

Valdosta Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2005
(main campus and Cook County center)
Electrical Technician
Electrical Assistant
Cosmetic Esthetician

West Georgia Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
Air Conditioning Technician Assistant

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

Diplomas and Degrees – all effective Winter Quarter 2005

Albany Technical College
(Early County campus)
Applied Manufacturing Technology, degree

Altamaha Technical College
(main campus)
Drafting Technology, diploma
(Baxley campus)
Diesel Mechanics, diploma

Atlanta Technical College
Sheet Metal, diploma

Augusta Technical College
(Augusta, Thomson-McDuffie, and Waynesboro-Burke campuses)
E-Commerce Site Designer, degree
(Augusta campus)
Paramedic Technology, degree
Process Control Technology, degree

Clayton State College and University
Architectural Design Graphics, degree
Mechanical Drafting Technology, degree

Columbus Technical College
Major Appliance Technology, diploma

Gwinnett Technical College
Dental Laboratory Technology, diploma

Lanier Technical College
(Forsyth Campus)
Automated Manufacturing Technology, diploma

Moultrie Technical College
(Turner campus)
Building and Facilities Maintenance

North Metro Technical College
Diesel Equipment Technology, diploma

Northwestern Technical College
Applied Manufacturing Technology, diploma

Ogeechee Technical College
Automotive Technology

South Georgia Technical College
(main campus)
Automated Manufacturing Technology, diploma

Swainsboro Technical College
(main campus)
Automated Manufacturing Technology, diploma

Technical Certificates of Credit – all effective Winter Quarter 2005

Altamaha Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Auctioneering
Basic Machining
Mill Electronic Instrument Technology
Stairs
Trim/Floors/Doors
(Baxley campus)
Basic Interior Finish
Basic Residential Wiring
Footings and Foundations

Appalachian Technical College
(main campus)
Travel and Tourism Specialist

Atlanta Technical College
Certified Manufacturing Specialist
Child Development Associate I
Commercial Plumbing
Plumbing Backflow and Codes

Central Georgia Technical College
(Macon campus)
CNC Woodworking Fundamentals
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Industrial Mechanical Technician
Java Programmer
Master Mechanic Technician
Solaris System Administrator
(Milledgeville campus)
Outboard Marine Technician
Pipefitting Technician

Chattahoochee Technical College
(Paulding, Mountain View, and South Cobb campuses)
Novell Netware Technician

Coastal Georgia Community College
(main campus)
Certified Manufacturing Specialist
Certified Nurse Assisting

Columbus Technical College
Advanced Industrial Controls
Network Specialist

Coosa Valley Technical College
(Floyd campus)
Industrial Construction Electronics
(Gordon County campus)
Certified Construction Worker

East Central Technical College
(main campus)
E-Commerce Site Designer
IT+ Specialist
Programmable Logic Control Technician
Unix Specialist
Web Languages Specialist
(Coffee County campus)
Certified Mechanical Inspector

Georgia Aviation Technical College
CISCO Network Specialist

Griffin Technical College
Aircraft Assembly Technician
Telecommunications Service Technician

Gwinnett Technical College
Commercial Plumbing
Plumbing Backflow and Codes
Plumbing Service and Special System
Residential Plumbing

Heart of Georgia Technical College
(main campus)
Automotive Front End Align/Brakes

Lanier Technical College
(main campus)
Retail Department Manager
Certified Construction Worker

Middle Georgia Technical College
Advanced Brick and Block Mason
Basic CAD Drafter
Basic Masonry
Basic Shielded Metal ARC Welding
Certified Construction Worker
Exterior Framing Specialist
Interior Finishing Specialist
Tile Specialist
Wall Framing

Moultrie Technical College
(main and Tiftarea campuses)
CAD Operator-Electrical/Electronics
MOUS Specialist
Merchandise Management
Wiring and Conduit Certification
(main campus)
Commercial Wiring
Drivability Technician
MOUSE Excel Specialist
(Turner campus)
Certified Construction Worker

North Metro Technical College
Certified Construction Worker
Certified Manufacturing Specialist
Computer Systems Technician

Ogeechee Technical College
Basic Medical Sonography
Certified Manufacturing Specialist
Microsoft Windows 2000 Specialist

Okefenokee Technical College
(main campus)
Supervisory Specialist

Savannah Technical College
(main campus)
Aircraft Assembly Technician
Apprentice Line Worker

South Georgia Technical College
(main and Crisp County campuses)
CompTIA N+ Certification
Industrial Fluid Technician
Microsoft NT Specialist
(main campus)
Auto Electrical Technician
Auto Engine Performance Specialist
Automatic Transmission Specialist
Automotive Brake Technician
Automotive Collision Major Repair
Automotive Engine Diagnosis Specialist
Avionics Bench Technician
Basic Plumbing
Carpentry Assistant
Desktop Application Specialist
Electricians Assistant
Food Service Supervisor
Manufacturing Programmable Logic Controls
Manufacturing Tech Basic Electronics Technician
(Crisp County campus)
Basic Gas Tungsten ARC Welding

Southeastern Technical College
(main and Glennville campuses)
Certified Construction Worker

Southwest Georgia Technical College
(main campus)
Computer Repair Specialist

Swainsboro Technical College
(main campus)
Child Development Associate I
Visual Basic Programmer
Windows Programming Specialist

Valdosta Technical College
(main campus)
Air Conditioning Assistant
Data Communications Service Technician
E-Commerce Site Designer
Java Programmer
Oracle Database Administration
Computer Fundamentals
Web Site Fundamentals

West Central Technical College
(Carroll and Coweta (CEC) campuses)
Basic Lathe Operator
Telecommunications Service and Electronics
(Coweta (CEC) campus)
CISCO Specialist
Basic Electricity/Electronics
Electrical Technician
(Carroll campus)
Automotive Paint/Refinisher
Certified Manufacturing Specialist

West Georgia Technical College
Certified Manufacturing Specialist

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Jones, the Board requested to go into an Executive Session at 2:15 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.

The Board reconvened at 2:26 p.m.

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved the appointment of Dr. Robin Hoffman as President of DeKalb Technical College effective immediately.

Board members were reminded to complete and return the State business Transactions Disclosure Report and the Financial Disclosure Statement

ADJOURN
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

ATTACHMENTS

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Brenda Wise
Director, State Board Operations

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Belva Strickland,
Executive Assistant to the Commissioner

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