APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Chapman, the Board approved the minutes of the November 10, 2005 meeting.

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

Chairman Copeland his appreciation to everyone involved in the Joint Education Board Liaison Committee’s reception hosted by the Board of Regents and recognized and thanked the members of Board’s Education Liaison Committee for their efforts.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

(1) Previewed the budget presentation made to Governor Perdue in December. A similar version will be presented to the Joint House and Senate Appropriations Committee on January 18. Board Members and Presidents were invited.

(2) The Governor’s Center for Manufacturing Excellence will celebrate its grand opening at Lanier Technical College with Governor Perdue participating in the ribbon cutting ceremony on February 3 at 2:00 p.m.

(3) Taste of Technical Colleges is January 26 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Georgia Railroad Depot in Atlanta. All technical colleges are participating in the event. Invited guests include the Governor’s Office, Members of the General Assembly, and agency heads.

(4) Jimmy Tallent and Earl Smith were recognized in Georgia Trend’s “100 Influential Georgians.” Attention was also called to the department’s advertisement in Georgia Trend highlighting the Technical System of Georgia.

(5) The presentation schedule of the Board’s strategic initiatives developed at the State Board Retreat in July was shared with the Members. Performance Base Funding will be presented at this meeting; Partnerships will be presented in February. Committees of presidents, vice presidents, faculty, and staff are working on the identified strategic initiatives to develop recommendations for the Board’s consideration.

(6) Commissioner Vollmer thanked Dr. Anthony Parker and the Office of Adult Literacy (OAL) for their accomplishment at meeting the corrective action plan established by the United States Department of Education. Dr. Parker and OAL met all requirements that Washington set forth as evidenced by a letter from Cheryl L. Keenan, Director, Division of Adult Education and Literacy, United States Department of Education.

(7) Baker and Parker Global Executive Search Group is conducting a national search to fill the position of Assistant Commissioner in the Office of Adult Literacy. The search committee consists of Roy Bowen, Chairman, Cedric Johnson, Dr. Anthony Parker, Ms. Sharon Rigsby, Ms. Barbara Melichar and Mr. Ray Thompson.

(8) There will be a recommendation to the Board later in the Executive Session for the President of East Central Technical College.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS & PROGRAMS

I. Local Board Appointments/Re-Appointments
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Bowen and Ms. Douglas, the Board approved for the technical colleges below, that the persons listed be appointed/reappointed to the local board of directors of the technical college.

A. Augusta Technical College, appointment
Robert C. Osborne, Jr., Richmond County, (expiration June 30, 2008)

B. Central Georgia Technical College, appointment
Dorothy W. Walker, Jones County (expiration June 30, 2008)

C. DeKalb Technical College, appointment
Michael H. Lott, Rockdale County, (expiration June 30, 2008)

D. Flint River Technical College, appointment
Gene B. Wright, Upson County, (expiration June 30, 2008)

II. Placement of Local Board Member Appointment on Board Table
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved for the technical colleges below that the names listed be placed on the Board table until the February meeting for consideration of approval of appointment to the local board of directors.

A. Augusta Technical College, appointment
Larry L. Jones, Richmond County (expiration June 30, 2006)

B. North Georgia Technical College, appointment
Jeff Gooch, White County (expiration June 30, 2009)

III. Revised Mission Statement
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved the revised mission statement approved at Southeastern Technical Colleges’ Board of Directors meeting on October 25, 2005. The revision brings the official mission statement of the college more in line with its current mission.

IV. Approval of Diplomas and Degrees
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Ms. Douglas, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to offer diploma and degree programs be approved effective the quarter specified for each request. Any fiscal requirements to begin these programs must be approved through the standard budget approval process.

Albany Technical College – (main campus) diploma and AAT degree program in Gerontology effective Winter Quarter 2006

Central Georgia Technical College – (Macon campus) AAT Degree in Paramedic Technology effective Winter Quarter 2006

Flint River Technical College – diploma programs in Air Conditioning Technology and in Plumbing effective Winter Quarter 2006 and a diploma and AAT degree program in Medical Laboratory Technology effective Spring Quarter 2006

Gwinnett Technical College – add the Legal Office Specialization to the Business Office Technology diploma program effective Winter Quarter 2006

Moultrie Technical College – (main and Tifton campuses) diploma program in Management and Supervisory Development effective Spring Quarter 2006

North Georgia Technical College – (Blairsville campus) diploma program in Paramedic Technology effective Winter Quarter 2006

Ogeechee Technical College – (main campus) diploma program in Vascular Technologist effective Spring Quarter 2006, in Echocardiographer effective Summer Quarter 2006, and in Interiors effective Summer Quarter 2006 and an AAT degree in Interiors effective Fall Quarter 2006

South Georgia Technical College – (Crisp County campus) diploma program in Medical Assisting effective Winter Quarter 2006

Swainsboro Technical College – (main campus) AAT degree program in Management and Supervisory Development effective Winter Quarter 2006 and a diploma program in Dental Assisting effective Spring Quarter 2006

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

Altamaha Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2006
(main and Hazlehurst campuses)
Basic Pastry/Baker
Catering Specialist
Culinary Arts Line Cook
(main campus)
Air Conditioning Electrical Technician
Basic CAD Operator
Carpentry Assistant
Carpentry Finish
Certified Manufacturing Specialist

Atlanta Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2006
Fire Fighter II

Augusta Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2006
(Augusta, Thomson, and Waynesboro campuses)
Supervisory Management Specialist
(Thomson and Waynesboro campuses)
CompTIA A+ and Networking +

DeKalb Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2006
(Clarkston and Covington campuses)
Homeland Security Specialist

East Central Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2006
(main and Coffee County campuses)
Basic Electronics-Industrial Wiring Technician
Motor Control Technician
Crime Scene Investigations Specialist
Fingerprint Specialist
(main campus)
RV Coach Specialist
RV Systems Specialist
RV Propane Components Specialist
RV Chassis Specialist
(Coffee County campus)
Commercial Truck Diving

Flint River Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2006
Banking and Finance
Barbering for Cosmetologists
Residential Plumbing

Gwinnett Technical College
– effective Winter Quarter 2006
Automotive Service Electrical Systems Assistant
Web Site Design Associate
Special Events Specialist
Internet Business Manager
– effective Spring Quarter 2006
Child Development Associate I

Middle Georgia Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2006
Heating Design Specialist

Moultrie Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2006
(main and Tifton campuses)
Interior Design Specialist

Ogeechee Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2006
(main campus)
Imaging Science Magnetic Resonance Imaging Specialist
Mammography Specialist
Interior Design Assistant
Fire Fighter I

Southwest Georgia Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2006
(main campus)
Basic Machinist

Valdosta Technical College
– effective Winter Quarter 2006
(main campus)
Air Conditioning Technician’s Assistant
(main campus and Cook County center)
Refractometry Specialist
– effective Spring Quarter 2006
(main campus and Cook County center)
Eyewear Technician
Contact Lens Technician
– effective Winter Quarter 2007
(main campus and Cook County center)
Optical Lab Technician

West Georgia Technical College
– effective Winter Quarter 2006
Electronics Repair Technician
– effective Spring Quarter 2006
Computer Networking Technician
Early Childhood Care and Education Assistant

VI. Program Terminations
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Ms. Douglas, 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 2006

Chattahoochee Technical College
(Mountain View campus)
Personal/Public Service, degree

East Central Technical College
(main and Coffee County campuses)
E-Commerce Site Designer, diploma
(Coffee County Campus)
Machine Tool Technology, diploma
Surgical Technology, diploma

Middle Georgia Technical College
Aerospace Production Planning, diploma
Aerospace Quality Control, diploma
Composite Technology, diploma

Southeastern Technical College
(main and Glennville campuses)
E-Commerce Site Designer, diploma
Health Information Technology, degree
Web Site Designer, degree

West Georgia Technical College
Professional Chef, diploma

Technical Certificates of Credit – all effective Winter Quarter 2006

Altamaha Technical College
(main, Baxley, and Hazlehurst campuses)
Network Fundamentals
(main campus)
CNC Setup and Programming
Computer Repair Technician
(Baxley campus)
Certified Construction Worker
(Hazlehurst campus)
Basic Machining
MIG Welding

Augusta Technical College
(Augusta and Thomson campuses)
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
(Augusta campus)
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist

Bainbridge College
Basic Machining
CNC Setup and Programming
Industrial Maintenance Technician II

Central Georgia Technical College
(Macon campus)
Fiber Optics Technician
(Crawford County Center)
Private Security

Coastal Georgia Community College
Certified Construction Worker

Columbus Technical College
Child Development Associate I

Coosa Valley Technical College
(main, Gordon County, and Polk County campuses)
Computer Repair Technician
(Polk County campus)
Basic Plumbing
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Residential Wiring Technician

DeKalb Technical College
(Covington-Newton campus)
Certified Construction Worker – Carpentry Framing
Certified Construction Worker – Concrete Forms
Certified Construction Worker – Site Layout
Computer Repair Technician

East Central Technical College
(main and Coffee County campuses)
Certified Customer Service Specialist
General Forklift Maintenance and Repair
(main campus)
Basic Electricity Technician
Certified Construction Worker
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist
Child Development Associate I
Emergency Medical Technology (Basic)
(Coffee County campus)
Basic AutoCAD Operator
E-Commerce Site Designer
IT+ Specialist
Solaris System Administrator
Unix Specialist
Web Languages Specialist

Flint River Technical College
Public Safety Specialist

Georgia Aviation Technical College
Computer Repair Technician

Gwinnett Technical College
Certified Customer Service Specialist
Windows Programming Specialist

Heart of Georgia Technical College
(main campus)
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist

Lanier Technical College
(main and Forsyth campuses)
Certified Customer Service Specialist
(main campus)
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist
(Forsyth campus)
Certified Construction Worker

Middle Georgia Technical College
Aircraft/Composites Structures
Fundamentals of Construction I
Fundamentals of Construction II
Intro to Automotive Electrical/Electronic Troubleshooting
Mammography
Medical Diagnostic Sonography

Moultrie Technical College
(main, Tifton, and Turner campuses)
MCP Preparation for Exchange 2000 Server
(main and Tifton campuses)
Patient Care Assisting
(main campus)
Advanced Brick and Block Masonry
Automotive Front End and Steering Systems
Computer Repair Technician
Criminal Investigator Level I
Law Enforcement Technician Level II

North Metro Technical College
Basic Cabinetry
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist
Database Management II
Desktop Publishing Specialist
Horticulture Production Specialist
IT+ Specialist

Ogeechee Technical College
(main campus)
Crime Scene Investigation
Law Enforcement

Okefenokee Technical College
(main campus)
Industrial Mechanical Technician
Infant/Toddler Child Care Specialist
Private Security Technician

Sandersville Technical College
(main campus)
Web Site Design Specialist

Savannah Technical College
(main campus)
Computer Repair Technician

South Georgia Technical College
(main and Crisp County campuses)
Certified Nurse Assisting
Phlebotomy Technician

Southeastern Technical College
(main and Glennville campuses)
Criminal Justice Specialist
Health Science Basics
(Glennville campus)
Management Specialist

Swainsboro Technical College
(main campus)
Automated Manufacturing Technology
Certified Construction Worker
Certified Customer Service Specialist
MOUS Specialist

Valdosta Technical College
(main campus)
Solaris System Administrator

West Central Technical College
(Carroll and Murphy campuses)
E-Commerce Management
(Carroll and Coweta campuses)
Basic Mill Operator
(Carroll and Douglas campuses)
Certified Customer Service Specialist

West Georgia Technical College
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist

ADULT LITERACY

I. Certified Literate Community Program
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Snellgrove and Mr. Johnson, the Board approved the Lumpkin County Literacy Coalition as a Participant in the Certified Literate Community Program.

II. Georgia Ambassadors for Adult Literacy
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Snellgrove, the Board approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing and commending Sharon Lindsey, Georgia Ambassador for Literacy (Middle Georgia Technical College) for her achievements and accomplishments as a lifelong learner in Georgia.

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Snellgrove, the Board approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing and commending Melissa Layman, Georgia Ambassador for Literacy (Valdosta Technical College) for her achievements and accomplishments as a lifelong learner in Georgia.

AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE

State Board Policy II. A. 2. f. Audits

1) Upon a motion by Mr. Rakestraw, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved the proposed revisions to State Board Policy II. A. 2. f. Audits.

II. A. 2. f. Audits The State of Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts shall perform an audit or review of the Department and each Technical College annually. DTAE’s Office of Administrative Services shall investigate and provide assistance to any Technical College that receives one or more “findings” as a result of the annual audit or review. Created: October 3, 2001 Revised: January 11, 2006

 

II. State Board Policy V. K. Student Tuition and Fees
Upon a motion by Mr. Smith, second by Ms. Reed, the Board approved that the proposed revisions to State Board Policy V. K. Student Tuition and Fees, be placed on the Board table for consideration for approval at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board.

View Revisions (MS Word file)

BUSINESS OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION

No report or motions were presented.

COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Mr. Steve Rieck gave a brief update on current Quick Start activities and Laura Gammage distributed information on Quick Start that was shared with the legislators.

The RFP for the marketing research project has gone out. The Committee will work closely with Mike Light and the President’s Marketing Committee in the selection process and will report back to the Board in the near future.

FACILITIES AND REAL ESTATE

Approval of Contracts

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Purcell, second by Mr. Johnson and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Reeves Construction Co., Inc., Albany, Georgia, for construction of a Parking Lot at Building H, for Albany Technical College. The amount of the contract is $128,750.00.

B. Upon a motion by Ms. Purcell, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Roof Management, Inc., Doraville, Georgia, for the Re-roofing of Buildings 100, 200 and 700, for Athens Technical College. The amount of the contract is $431,500.00.

C. Upon a motion by Ms. Purcell, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with J. M. Clayton Co., Thomaston, Georgia, for HVAC Modifications to Buildings C, D, E and F, for Central Georgia Technical College. The amount of the contract is $1,050,500.00.

D. Upon a motion by Ms. Purcell, second by Mr. Bowen and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Choate Construction Co., Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for construction of a Truck Driving Range for DeKalb Technical College. The amount of the contract is $1,517,191.00.

E. Upon a motion by Mr. Purcell, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with QT Contracting, Inc., Peachtree City, Georgia, for HVAC Renovations, Building 500, for Griffin Technical College. The amount of the contract is $93,600.00.

Non-Exclusive Easement

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Purcell, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved the granting of a non-exclusive easement to the Columbus Consolidated Government across the campus of Columbus Technical College over an area measuring 20’ x 460’ for the purpose of installing and maintaining a storm sewer line, subject to approval of the State Properties Commission.

Purchase of Real Property

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Purcell, second by Mr. Johnson and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved the purchase of the property known as 1520 Metropolitan Parkway, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia, from Pinnacle Credit Union, Atlanta, Georgia, at a purchase price of $245,000.00, for use by Atlanta Technical College, subject to approval of the State Properties Commission.

Acquisition of Real Property

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Purcell, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board adopted the attached Resolution on the acquisitions of two parcels of land owned by the Emanuel County Board of Education for use by Swainsboro Technical College as part of its campus, subject to approval of the State Properties Commission. The parcels contain 0.584 acre and 0.473 acre, and are rights of way of a street traversing the campus of Swainsboro Technical College. (Attachment A)

Condemnation of Property

The Board tabled two motions from Georgia Aviation Technical College to condemn property owned by Helen M. Woodward and the Estate of R. V. Woodard and property owned by Joe and Elphy Lanier and the Heirs of Mamie Lee Woodard, Deceased, on hold until further details could be provided.

Approval of Ground Leases

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Purcell, second by Mr. Rakestraw, the Board approved a Ground Lease covering approximately 2.00 acres on the campus of North Metro Technical College to The North Metro Technical College Foundation, Inc., for a period not to exceed thirty (30) years for use in the private financing and construction of an 18,000 sq. ft. Library/Student Support Center/Eldercare Classroom Building, subject to approval of the Ground Lease by the State Properties Commission.

B. Upon a motion by Ms. Purcell, second by Mr. Rakestraw, the Board rescinded its approval of a ground lease with The University Financing Foundation, Inc. (TUFF) for a thirty-year (30) period over two parcels of land containing 2.0 acres and 0.918 acres on the campus of Albany Technical College for the financing and construction of Building “K” and the renovation of the former Dougherty County fire station building; and (Motions B & C were combined into one motion)

C. Upon a motion by Ms. Purcell, second by Mr. Rakestraw, the Board approved a
ground lease with The Albany Tech Foundation, Inc., for a thirty-year (30) period covering two parcels of land containing 2.0 acres and 0.918 acres on the campus of Albany Technical College for use with the financing and construction of Building “K” and the renovation of the former Dougherty County fire station building, subject to approval of the State Properties Commission.

Approval of Architect

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Purcell, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved the firm of Stanley Love-Stanley, Architects to provide architectural services for Project No. DTAE-144 Allied Health Building, Atlanta Technical College, Atlanta, Georgia. The anticipated construction cost for this project is $12,880,000.00.

B. Upon a motion by Ms. Purcell, second by Mr. Johnson and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved the firm of Ellis, Ricket and Associates, Architects, Valdosta, Georgia to provide architectural services for Project No. DTAE-118 Renovation of Classroom Building, Glennville Campus, Southeastern Technical College, Glennville, Georgia. The anticipated construction cost for this project is $1,200,000.00.

C. Upon a motion by Ms. Purcell, second by Mr. Rice, the Board approved the firm of Ellis, Ricket and Associates, Architects, Valdosta, Georgia to provide architectural services for Project No. DTAE-148 Regional Medical Technology Building, Southeastern Technical College, Vidalia, Georgia. The anticipated construction cost for this project is $1,625,000.00.

EDUCATION LIAISON COMMITTEE

Ms. Lyons expressed her appreciation for their participation in the Joint Education Board Liaison Committee’s (JEBLC) reception hosted the Board of Regents.

Ms. Lyons shared the Committee’s 2006 Working Agenda and minutes from their October 31, 2005 meeting and December 5 conference call. The next JEBLC meeting is January 30, 2006 and will be held at the Central Office of DTAE.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Daniel and several others, the Board moved into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters at 11:09 a.m. The Board reconvened at 11:20 a.m. (Attachment B)

APPEALS COMMITTEE

Upon a motion by Mr. Daniel, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board adopted the decision of the hearing officer upholding Flint River Technical College’s suspension Dr. Danny Averette for one month without pay.

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS

Upon a motion by Mr. Tyre Rakestraw, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved Commissioner Vollmer’s recommendation to appoint Mr. Ray Perren as President of East Central Technical College effective February 1, 2006.

No further business was discussed.

ADJOURN

The meeting adjourned 11:22 a.m.

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Brenda Wise
Director, State Board Operations

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Belva Strickland,
Executive Assistant to the Commissioner

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B

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