APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Ms. Flanders, the Board approved the State Board Minutes for June 2, 2005.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Employment of Relatives Policy
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved that the draft policy on Employment of Relatives (Exhibit A) be circulated among the senior staff and presidents for suggestions, input or comments and further that the document be placed on the table to be voted on at the next regularly scheduled State Board meeting.

Plans to review Policies and Procedures
Chairman Copeland asked Commissioner Vollmer to discuss reviewing the agency’s policies and procedures. A working group comprised of presidents and Central Office senior staff will define a formal review process to bring before the Board at the August meeting. He explained some agencies conduct annual reviews of policies and procedures and the Board might want to consider doing the same. Chairman Copeland stated no motion was required at this time and further discussion would be held at the August meeting.

Resolution from the Board Supporting the Commissioner and Senior Staff
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second unanimously, the Board approved the Resolution of Support for the Commissioner and Senior Staff (Exhibit B).

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Mr. Chairman recognized Alma Noble, a former State Board member not reappointed for another term. He publicly thanked her for her support, hard work and service on the Board.

He recognized and thanked Harold Reynolds and Rhubarb Jones for their services as Chairman and Vice Chairman. Each was presented with a Lt. Colonel award from the Governor and also a small gift as a token of appreciation from the Board.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

Presidential Search Update
The Presidential Search at Middle Georgia Technical College has been completed and a recommendation will be presented to the Board. The Sandersville Search Committee began its process the last of June and should have a recommendation forth coming in four to five months.

The West Central search will begin in early August. The foundation and local board have been extremely helpful at West Central and are engaged in assisting with forming the Search Committee.

Recognition of Staff and Positions

Dr. Gail Thaxton, new President of Okefenokee Technical College.

Dr. Anthony Parker, from Albany Tech as Interim Assistant Commissioner in Adult Literacy.

Dr. Freida Hill, from Southwest Georgia Tech, is serving as Interim Assistant Commissioner in Tech Education replacing Chuck Beall upon his move to Savannah Technical College.

Debbie Dlugolenski will be joining OPB effective August 1, 2005. To effectuate a smooth transition, a replacement interim president at Sandersville Technical will be named as soon as possible.

Performance Funding
Commissioner Vollmer reported this effort is well on its way and the Governor’s office is very supportive.

Employee Assistance Program
More and more state agencies are engaging in employees’ assistance programs to help employees with problems on or off the job. The Executive Committee encouraged engaging a firm to begin in August to be of assistance to over 5,000 of our full-time employees. This assistance will be a tremendous service to help all DTAE employees and will be offered at no cost to employees.

Marketing Plan
During Wednesday’s retreat session, Mike Light advised the board that he would be meeting soon with executives at Georgia Public Broadcasting to explore an idea to produce a 30 minute documentary about DTAE and its varied roles in education and business development. At that time several board members expressed support for the initiative and there was also discussion regarding the importance of student recruitment and building the lines of communication with high school guidance counselors. Mr. Light stated that he would see if GPTV could assist with that goal.

At the board meeting Commissioner Vollmer informed the members that Mr. Light, after the retreat session, had another phone conversation with GPTV’s Mike Nixon regarding DTAE’s communication needs. As a result, GPTV is willing to consider expanding the initial programming idea to a format where each month a new 30-minute show about DTAE will be aired to every Georgia school over the GPTV education network.

Commissioner Vollmer informed the board that such programming will allow DTAE to reach a wider audience of students and, importantly, drastically increase our ability to better inform guidance counselors, teachers, and school administrators about the education and career-building opportunities that exist within our technical schools. A meeting with Mike Vollmer, Mike Light, GPTV’s Mike Nixon and GPTV producers has been set for August 1.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS & PROGRAMS

Local Board Appointments/Re-Appointments
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Bowen, 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. Albany Technical College, re-appointment
Paul DeLoach, Dougherty County (expiration June 30, 2008)
G. S. Highsmith, Terrell County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Walter Mattox, Randolph County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Mike Tabb, Baker County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Richard West, Calhoun County (expiration June 30, 2008)

Albany Technical College, appointment
Robert Edward Chester, Early County (expiration June 30, 2008)

B. Athens Technical College, re-appointment
Carol Williams, Clarke County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Pet Williams, Taliaferro County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Frederick E. Boatwright, Madison County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Patricia Barron, Clarke County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Kenny D. Beck, Madison County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Don C. Fortson, Elbert County (expiration June 30, 2008)

C. Augusta Technical College, appointment
W. H. “Dub” Harper, Burke County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Irma Major-Riddick, Columbia County (expiration June 30, 2008)

D. North Metro Technical College, appointment
Martiza Ortiz Licameli, Cobb County (expiration June 30, 2008)

E. Southwest Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
Michael B. Larkin, Mitchell County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Fran Milberg, Thomas County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Julia Singletary, Thomas County (expiration June 30, 2008)

F. West Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
Kay Durand, Troup County, (expiration June 30, 2006)

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

A. Atlanta Technical College, appointment
Rick Sigler, Fulton County (expiration June 30, 2007 résumé attached)
Stacey Key, Fulton County (expiration June 30, 2008 résumé attached)

B. Griffin Technical College, appointment
John Quinn, Spalding County (expiration June 30, 2008 résumé attached)

C. Heart of Georgia Technical College, appointment
Kathy Culpepper, Wilkinson County (expiration June 30, 2008 résumé attached)
Sandra Clark McNeal, Wheeler County (expiration June 30, 2008 résumé attached)
James Roy Malone, Jr., Laurens County (expiration June 30, 2008 résumé attached)

D. West Central Technical College, appointment
Mark Whitlock, Coweta County (expiration June 30, 2008 résumé attached)

Programs

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

Appalachian Technical College – (Epworth campus) diploma program in Medical Assisting effective Fall Quarter 2005
Augusta Technical College – (Augusta campus) diploma program in Barbering and (Augusta, Thomson-McDuffie, and Waynesboro-Burke campuses) AAT degree program in Management and Supervisory Development Technical Specialist effective Fall Quarter 2005

Ogeechee Technical College – (main campus) diploma programs in Radiology PACS Specialist effective Summer Quarter 2005 and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist effective Fall Quarter 2005 and (Evans County Learning Center) diploma program in Cosmetology effective Fall Quarter 2005

Southwest Georgia Technical College – (main campus) diploma and AAT degree program in Management and Supervisory Development effective Fall Quarter 2005

West Central Technical College – (Central Education Center, Newnan) diploma program in Practical Nursing effective Fall Quarter 2005

II. 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.

Albany Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main and Early County campuses)
Central Sterile Supply Technician

Appalachian Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
(Woodstock campus)
Certified Customer Service Specialist

Augusta Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
(Augusta campus)
Firefighter I

Chattahoochee Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Marietta campus)
Drafter’s Assistant
– effective Fall Quarter 2005
(Paulding campus)
Small Business Entrepreneurship

Columbus Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
Medical Receptionist
– effective Fall Quarter 2005
Medical Coding

East Central Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main and Coffee County campuses)
Homeland Security Specialist
Forensic Analyst Specialist
– effective Fall Quarter 2005
(main and Coffee County campuses)
Geriatric Care Assisting
Teller-Cashier
Medical Receptionist
Computer Accounting Technician
Rehabilitation Care Technician
Legal Administrative Assistant
Cosmetic Esthetician
(main campus)
Power Sports Equipment Maintenance Technician
Flux Cored Arc Welding
TIG Welding
Wire Welding
(Coffee County campus)
Commercial Refrigeration Specialist

Middle Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
Computer Aided Drafting Specialist
Medical Transcriptionist

Moultrie Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(TiftArea campus)
Lawn Maintenance Specialist

North Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Blairsville and Currahee campuses)
Food Production Assistant
– effective Fall Quarter 2005
(Clarkesville and Currahee campuses)
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist
(Currahee campus)
Child Development Specialist
Management Specialist

Southeastern Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
(main and Glennville campuses)
Microsoft Certified System Administrator Preparation
Management Specialist
Computer Forensics and Investigation Specialist
Applications Software Specialist

Swainsboro Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Treutlen County Center)
Shampoo Technician

Valdosta Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus and Cook County center)
Correctional Officer I

West Central Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Murphy campus and Central Education Center, Newnan)
Patient Care Assisting
(Central Education Center, Newnan)
CAD Operator
(Murphy campus)
Basic Electronic Assembler
(Carroll campus)
Medical Receptionist

III. Program Terminations
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved 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

Appalachian Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Associated of Applied Technology – Health, degree
Associated of Applied Technology – Personal/Public Services, degree
Associated of Applied Technology – Technical Studies, degree
Fire Science, degree

Flint River Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
Paramedic Technology, diploma

North Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Blairsville campus)
Associated of Applied Technology – Technical Studies, degree
Industrial Systems Technology, diploma and degree
Electrical Control Systems, diploma
Mechanical Control Systems, diploma
– effective Fall Quarter 2005
(Blairsville campus)
Applied Manufacturing Technology, diploma and degree

Southeastern Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main and Glennville campuses)
Paralegal Studies, diploma and degree

Southwest Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Electronics Technology, diploma
– effective Winter Quarter 2006
(main campus)
Construction and Forestry Equipment Technology, degree

West Central Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Carroll and Douglas campuses)
Medical Diagnostic Sonography, diploma
(Murphy and Douglas campuses)
Computer Information Systems – Computer Programming, diploma and degree
(Carroll campus)
Auto Collision Repair, diploma
Electronics Technology, diploma and degree
Industrial Mechanical Systems, diploma
Medical Laboratory Technology, degree
Practical Nursing, diploma
Surgical Technology, diploma
(Douglas campus)
Medical Assisting, diploma
(Murphy campus)
Computer Information Systems – Networking Specialist, diploma and degree
Marketing Management, diploma and degree

Technical Certificates of Credit

Columbus Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
Long Term Care Technician

East Central Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main and Coffee County campuses)
Basic Electrical Technician
Diesel Engine Repair
Telecommunications Service and Electronics Technician
Web Site Fundamentals
(main campus)
Advanced Industrial Electrical Systems Technician
Gas/LP/Diesel Forklift Maintenance and Repair
Infant and Toddler Child Care Specialist
Lawn Equipment and Small Engine Repair
Preparation for MCSA Certification
Preparation for MCSE Certification
Retail Marketing
(Coffee County campus)
Financial Services
Land Surveying Technician
Private Security Technician

North Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Blairsville campus)
CNC Specialist
Air Conditioning Technician’s Assistant
Residential Air Conditioning Technician
– effective Fall Quarter 2005
(Clarkesville and Blairsville campuses)
Certified Construction Worker
Certified Construction Worker/Carpentry Framing
(Clarkesville campus)
Medical Skin Care Specialist

North Metro Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
Industrial Programmable Control Systems

Okefenokee Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
(main campus)
CAD Tracer
Basic Manufacturing and Workforce Skills

Savannah Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Industrial Mechanics Assistant

Southeastern Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main and Glennville campuses)
Law Enforcement

Southwest Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Preparation for A+ Certification
Application Software Specialist
– effective Winter Quarter 2006
(main campus)
Heavy Equipment Repair

Swainsboro Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Nurse Technician

West Central Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Carroll campus, Central Education Center, Newnan, and Douglas
campus)
Child Development Associate I
Child Development Associate II
(Central Education Center, Newnan, and Douglas campus)
E-Commerce Management
Turfgrass Management
(Carroll campus)
Air Conditioning Repair Specialist
Automotive Collision Major Repair Assistant
CAD Operator – Architectural
Computer Repair Technician
CAD Operator
Emergency Medical Technician (Intermediate)
Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
CNC Lathe Operator
Basic Electronic Assembler
CNC Mill Operator
Phlebotomy Technician
Certified Warehousing and Distribution Specialist
(Central Education Center, Newnan)
Computer Applications Specialist
Residential Electronic Assembler
(Douglas campus)
Medical Receptionist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
(Murphy campus)
Telecommunications Service and Electronics

* Mr. Chapman requested that information from the colleges relating to programmatic changes such as adding, deleting or modifying programs be submitted to the Office of Tech Ed six weeks prior to the Board meeting so that the Academic Standards and Programs Committee has ample time for comprehensive evaluations.

AUDIT

No motions

BUSINESS OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION

Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Mr. Chapman, the Board approved that the Commissioner be authorized to purchase for the technical colleges listed below the designated items or requested contracts at a cost not to exceed the amount stated by each technical college.

Equipment Purchases and Contracts

1) Atlanta Technical College, New contract for FY06 with Confidential Security Agency for armed and unarmed security guard services, $322,290.00 annually.

2) Central Georgia Technical College, Third renewal of service contract with Bass Custom Landscapes for lawn care maintenance for FY06, $37,075.32 annually.

3) Appalachian Technical College, Furniture for the library in the new Technology Building, $150,304.50.

Approval of Expenditures

1) Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Ms. Lyons and Mr. Chapman, the Board
approved to rescind the March 2005 motion authorizing the Commissioner to pay
TechGroup 21 for the upgrade of the GED Passport software at a cost not to exceed
$400,000.00.

2) Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Innovantage, a subsidiary of CDI Corporation for the maintenance of the GED PASSPORT system for FY06 at a cost not to exceed $200,000.00.

3) Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Mr. Chapman and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to pay Remote Technical Solutions for a payment processing gateway system for the technical colleges at a cost not to exceed $214,200.00.

4) Upon a motion by Ms. Douglas, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Georgia State University on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to offer instructor training activities through the Faculty Development Institute at a cost not to exceed $91,869.46.

COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

I. Certified Literate Community Program
Upon a motion by Mr. Rieck, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved the Forsyth County CLCP as a Participant in the Certified Literate Community Program.

II. Economic Development
Update on Quick Start activities and Mr. Rieck stated that the Innovation Center at Lanier Tech was scheduled to open in October. The Governor’s Entrepreneur Summit will be held in November in Douglas, Georgia. Invitations will be sent closer to the date.

FACILITIES AND REAL ESTATE

Approval of Contracts

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with CBD Construction, Inc., Kingston, Georgia, for Appalachian Technical College for Renovation of new Economic Development offices in the amount of $86,414.00.

B. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Prime Contractors, Inc., Douglasville, Georgia, for Atlanta Technical College for Renovation of the Main Building in the amount of $314,520.00.

C. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Bowen and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Engineering Contractors, Inc., Lizella, Georgia for Griffin Technical College for construction of Pedestrian Plazas A and B in the amount of $424,000.00.

D. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Ms. Purcell, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Barber Contracting Co., Moultrie, Georgia for Moultrie Technical College for Renovation of Buildings 700 and 800 in the amount of $275,000.00.

E. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Ms. Douglas and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Adrian Building Concepts, Inc., Swainsboro, Georgia, for Ogeechee Technical College for the Purchase and Installation of a Modular Classroom Building in the amount of $138,500.00.

F. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Ms. Douglas and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Adrian Building Concepts, Inc., Swainsboro, Georgia, for Griffin Technical College for the Purchase and Installation of a Modular Classroom Building in the amount of $138,500.00.

G. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Ms. Douglas and Mr. Daniel, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract with Harbor Construction Co., Inc., Savannah, Georgia, for Middle Georgia Technical College for Construction of an Administration Building in the amount of $1,097,771.00.

Other

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Rice, the Board approved naming
the proposed Child Development Center at Gwinnett Technical College, the D.
Scott Hudgens, Jr., Early Education Center.

B. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Mr. Allgood and Mr. Rice, the Board
approved renaming the off campus center of Heart of Georgia Technical College
the Little Ocmulgee Instructional Center.

Capital Outlay Projects

A. Upon a motion by Ms. Flanders, second by Ms. Purcell and Mr. Daniel, the Board approved the Capital Outlay Projects Budget Request Major and Minor list and requested that same be submitted to Governor Perdue in the FY07 Budget request. (EXHIBIT C AND D)

EDUCATION LIAISON COMMITTEE

Upon a motion by Ms. Lyons, second by Mr. Rieck and Ms. Purcell, the Board approved to accept the Seamless Education Vision Statement as presented by the State Boards Liaison Committee, State Board of Technical and Adult Education, Chair.

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS

Chairman Copeland called for a motion for the Board to adjourn for an Executive Session. Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Ms. Flanders, the Board approved to adjourn at 1:35 p.m. to enter into an Executive session to discuss a personnel manner. The Board reconvened at 1:45 p.m. (EXHIBIT E)

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Daniel, the Board approved the recommendation of the Commissioner that Ivan Allen be appointed as President of Middle Georgia Technical College.

ADJOURN
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.

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Brenda Wise
Director, State Board Operations

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Belva Strickland,
Executive Assistant to the Commissioner

EXHIBIT A

EXHIBIT B

EXHIBIT C

Department of Technical and Adult Education
FY2007 Capital Outlay Budget Request
Major Project List

EXHIBIT D
Department of Technical and Adult Education
FY2007 Capital Outlay Budget Request
Minor Project List

EXHIBIT E

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