STATE BOARD OF TECHNICAL AND ADULT EDUCATION 1800 Century Place, Suite 400 - Board Room Atlanta, Georgia May 2, 2002 1:00 p.m. Members Present Jimmy Allgood Delma DeLaFuente Gwen Goodman James Harrington Bill Harris Rhubarb Jones Dr. Alma Noble Patricia Oettmeier Jack Pezold Dan Rather Edgar Rhodes Harold Reynolds Jimmy Tallent Members Absent Roy Bowen James Chafin Joshua Diaz Sharon Douglas Jim Lord Wesley Rakestraw Ben Tarbutton Call to Order Pursuant to the date, time and place stated above, Chairman Harris called the meeting to order. Approval of Minutes Upon a motion by Mr. Rather, second by Dr. Noble, the Board approved the minutes of April 4, 2002 Board meeting. Awards Chairman Harris and Commissioner Breeden awarded Faithful Service Awards to Carolyn Crowder, Belva Strickland and Stephanie Wright.  COMMITTEE REPORTS ADULT LITERACY COMMITTEE Resolutions were presented to each EAGLE Ambassadors for 2002 by Rhubarb Jones. They are listed below: Hillary Dilworth, Athens Technical College; Yvose Gaston, Moultrie Technical College; Martha Manzo, Griffin Technical College; Michael David Powell, Athens Technical College; Carol A. Schultz, Griffin Technical College; Nickolay Josiah Taylor, Coosa Valley Technical College; and Annie Thomas, Lanier Technical College. Upon a motion by Mr. Reynolds, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to adopt each of the resolutions presented to the EAGLE Ambassadors for 2002. I. Approval of Advisory Committee Members Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved the names as listed below as members of the Service Delivery Area advisory committee. SDA 19, Clarke County, Athens Technical College Adult Literacy Program Frances Albert Richard Chamberlain Mike Ingram Janet Jones Carol J. Rayburn Gloria Shorter SDA 19, Elbert County, Athens Technical College Adult Literacy Program Debra Dorsey Marcia Jenkins Mary Randall James Scarboro Michael Williams SDA 19, Greene County, Athens Technical College Adult Literacy Program Joan Antone Elaine Carleton Donna Ellison Sandra Fricks Cynthia Smith SDA 19, Hart County, Athens Technical College Adult Literacy Program Emily Gunnells Arlene G. Nemire Jim Spencer Dr. Charles Wooten Tenia Workman SDA 19, Madison County, Athens Technical College Adult Literacy Program Randy Crowe Alan McCannon Michael Powell Margie Richards Ruth T. Ryder SDA 19, Oconee County, Athens Technical College Adult Literacy Program Patsy Aultman Greg Brooks Melvin Davis Cezanne Grayson SDA 19, Oglethorpe County, Athens Technical College Adult Literacy Program Shamikia Barnes Jan Burroughs Antonio Derricotte Freddie Lay Judy Sanders Jim Willis SDA 19, Taliaferro County, Athens Technical College Adult Literacy Program Tessie Andrews Kelly Beasley Jackie Butts Laurie Draper-Jones Shirley Noggle SDA 19, Walton County, Athens Technical College Adult Literacy Program Pat Bailey Hal Brady Nancy Burgess Nancy Kinsey Coleman Landers SDA 19, Wilkes County, Athens Technical College Adult Literacy Program Peggy Barnett Andrew Jackson Carolyn Reynolds Laura Toburen Sharon Williamson II. Names to be placed in Nomination for Advisory Committee Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved the names listed below to sit on the table until the next regularly scheduled meeting for review for approval as members of the Service Delivery Area literacy advisory committee. SDA 3, Gilmer County, Appalachian Technical College Adult Literacy Program Luis Davila Rene Dotson Mildred Fervier Pam Fox Diane LaChance Leanne Love Kyle Ray Al Summers Judy Tilford SDA 27, DeKalb County, DeKalb Technical College Adult Literacy Program Donna Coles Eva Issa SDA 27, Morgan County, DeKalb Technical College Adult Literacy Program Kassandra Andrews Jannie H. Broadnax Robin F. Howser Dianne Phillips Karen Robertson Hoke Smith Patricia Stokes SDA 27, Newton County, DeKalb Technical College Adult Literacy Program Connie V. Derricho Robert Green Tamela Mills David Parchman SDA 27, Rockdale County, DeKalb Technical College Adult Literacy Program Katherine M. Meyers Sylvia Shy Charles St. John III. Certified Literate Community Program Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing the Troup County Certified Literate Community Program as a Participant in the Certified Literate Community Program. BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Acquisition of Property Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to acquire the property located at 121 Airport Road, Eastman, Georgia, containing 1.07 acres improved with a 1,902 single story residence, owned by Frank Jones, through condemnation, for use as the site of Project No. DTAE-109, Campus Expansion, Georgia Aviation and Technical College, Eastman, Georgia, subject to approval of the State Properties Commission. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to acquire 3.73 acres of unemployed land located on Airport Road, Eastman, Georgia, identified as Parcel 5A, Dodge County Tax Map 60, owned by Madison L. and Judi J. Kirkley, Eastman, Georgia, through condemnation, for use as the site of Project No. DTAE-109m Campus Expansion, Georgia Aviation and Technical College, Eastman, Georgia, subject to approval of the State Properties Commission. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to acquire 50 acres of land located on Pinehill Road at West Laurens School Road, Dublin, Georgia, owned by Johnny and Paula V. McGowan, Dublin, Georgia, at a purchase price of $500,000.00 for use of Heart of Georgia Technical College, subject to approval of the State Properties Commission. Approval of Contracts Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Ms. Goodman and Mr. Tallent, the Board approved a construction contract for the Renovation of Four Restrooms and the Main Corridor in "B" Building at Central Georgia Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $150,000.00 Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved a construction contract for the Relocation of Overhead Power Lines to Underground Service at South Georgia Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $80,000.00. Lease/Purchase Agreement Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved the execution of a Lease/Purchase Agreement with The University Financing Foundation, Inc. (TUFF) covering the leasing and purchase of the property known as 190 Crossroads Parkway, Savannah, Georgia, which property consists of 7.899 acres improved with a one-story office building containing a gross area of approximately 32,400 sq. ft. for the period July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003 at the rental rate of $9.90 per sq. ft. per year ($320,760.00 per year), with options to renew on a year to year basis through June 30, 2028 at the rental rate of $9.90 for the first three renewal years, and escalating each year thereafter at 1.5% per year to reach a maximum of $14.90 per sq. ft. per year ($482,790.00 per year) for the year ending June 30, 2028, with title to be conveyed to the State of Georgia for one Dollar ($1.00) at the end of said rental period for use of Savannah Technical College as its Center for Advanced Technologies Applications. Approval of Final Plans Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved the final plans and specifications for Project No. DTAE-116, Renovations of North Building, Columbus Technical College, dated January 30, 2002, prepared by Hecht, Burdenshaw, Johnson, Kidd and Clark, Inc., Architects, Columbus, Georgia. Estimated cost of construction is $1,200,000.00. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved the final plans and specifications for Project No. DTAE-72, Building "I", Central Georgia Technical College, dated December 10, 2001, prepared by Dunwoody, Beeland, Azar Walsh and Matthews Architects, Macon, Georgia. Estimated cost of construction $8,088,990.00. Other Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to increase tuition to $26.00 per credit hour, up to a maximum of 12 credit hours, effective fall quarter, 2002. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved the increases in the Registration and Student Activity fees. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to accept for information purposes the Cost Recovery Fees. Upon a motion by Mr. Harrington, second by Mr. Allgood, the Board approved to authorize Instructional Staff Salary Plan Guidelines as modified by a 3.25% increase effective September 1, 2002. TEA (12 month) TEB (11 month) TEC (10 month) TED ( 9 month) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Mr. Allgood gave an update on Economic Development stating that over 1,100 people attended the Manufacturing Appreciation Week Luncheon on April 18, 2002. Gave each Board member a copy of the new quarterly publication newsletter from the Commissioner. OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Local Board Appointments Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment A. Columbus Technical College, re-appointments Larry Jones, Muscogee County (effective July 1, 2002) P. Redding, Quitman County (effective July 1, 2002) B. DeKalb Technical College, re-appointments Ed Bates, Newton County (effective July 1, 2002) George Fertal, Rockdale County (effective July 1, 2002) William Hawes, DeKalb County (effective July 1, 2002) Howard R. Roberts, Rockdale/Newton County (effective July 1, 2002) Cleve Rowley, DeKalb County (effective July 1, 2002) Glenn D. Sears, Rockdale County (effective July 1, 2002) Susan W. Ulicny, DeKalb County (effective July 1, 2002) C. East Central Technical College, re-appointment Thomas Smith, Coffee County (effective July 1, 2002) D. Middle Georgia Technical College, appointment Larry Walker, III, Houston County (effective May 2, 2002) E. Moultrie Technical College, appointment Will Vereen, Colquitt County (effective May 2, 2002) F. Southeastern Technical College, re-appointments Donald Kennedy, Tattnall County (effective July 1, 2002) Dorsey Hart, Toombs County (effective July 1, 2002) G. South Georgia Technical College, re-appointments Jake Everett, Webster County (effective July 1, 2002) Bob Stinchcum, Sumter County (effective July 1, 2002) H. Valdosta Technical College, re-appointments Dot McLeod, Echols County (effective July 1, 2002) Dee Shiver, Berrier County (effective July 1, 2002) Tom Stalvey, Lowndes County (effective July 1, 2002) Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved for the above technical colleges, that the persons listed be appointed/re-appointed to the local board of directors of the technical college. Placement of Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment on Board Table A. Coosa Valley Technical College Sandra McCain, Floyd County, re-appointment (effective July 1, 2002) John R. Ware, II, Floyd County, re-appointment (effective July 1, 2002) Cathy Harrison, Gordon County, appointment (effective June 2, 2002) B. Heart of Georgia Technical College, re-appointments William "Bill" Edgar, Laurens County (effective July 1, 2002) Shellie Stroman, Laurens County (effective July 1, 2002) Verline Copenny, Laurens County (effective July 1, 2002) C. Lanier Technical College, re-appointments Dennis Stockton, Forsyth County (effective July 1, 2002) Mary Helen McGruder, Forsyth County (effective July 1, 2002) D. Middle Georgia Technical College, appointment Larry Snellgrove, Houston County (effective June 6, 2002) E. Northwestern Technical College, re-appointments Robert T. Jones, M.D., Walker County (effective July 1, 2002) Sarah Moore, Dade County (effective July 1, 2002) F. North Metro Technical College, appointments Keith Sandlin, Bartow County (effective June 6, 2002) Mark Haney, Cobb County (effective June 6, 2002) G. Ogeechee Technical College, re-appointments Jim Adams, Screven County (effective July 1, 2002) David Bell, Bulloch County (effective July 1, 2002) F. Thomas "Tommy" David, Bulloch County (effective July 1, 2002) Ellen E. Girardeau, Evans County (effective July 1, 2002) Paul Roesel, Bulloch County (effective July 1, 2002) H. Sandersville Technical College, Joseph Gore, Jefferson County, appointment (effective June 6, 2002) Charles Tarbutton, Washington County, re-appointment (effective July 1, 2002) O. B. McCorkle, Warren County, re-appointment (effective July 1, 2002) Donald Kent, Glascock County, re-appointment (effective July 1, 2002) I. Swainsboro Technical College Erma W. Jenkins, Emanuel County, appointment (effective June 6, 2002) Richard Dennard, Treutlen County, re-appointment (effective July 1, 2002) J.C. Douglas, Jenkins County, re-appointment (effective July 1, 2002) Mack Griffin, Emanuel County, re-appointment (effective July 1, 2002) J. West Central Technical College, re-appointments Malcolm Jackson, Coweta County, (effective July 1, 2002) Dennis McEntire, Coweta County, (effective July 1, 2002) Jim Mottola, Coweta County, (effective July 1, 2002) K. West Georgia Technical College, re-appointments Melissa "Missy" Kendrick, Meriwether County (effective July 1, 2002) Kay Durand, Troup County (effective July 1, 2002) Mark Adams, Heard County (effective July 1, 2002) Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved for the technical colleges listed above that the names listed be placed on the Board table until the June meeting for consideration of approval of appointment/re-appointment to the local board of directors of the technical colleges. Equipment Purchases and Contracts A. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Athens Technical College an IBM RISC 6000 system for the Administrative areas and Instructional programs at a total cost not to exceed $39,465.00. B. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contract for Atlanta Technical College the FY2003 janitorial services at a total cost not to exceed $85,000.00. C. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Columbus Technical College a Paint Spray Booth for the Automotive Technology program at a total cost not to exceed $65,413.00. D. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for DeKalb Technical College the Employability, Work Maturity Skills and Citizenship Skills Software for the School to Work project at a total cost not to exceed $67,508.00. E. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for East Central Technical College sixty Howard computers and twenty Hewlett Packard printers for the Computer Information Systems and Business Office Technology labs at a total cost not to exceed $112,965.00. F. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Northwestern Technical College twenty Tangent laptops with one server and one wireless cart for the Student Services/Testing area and fifty-seven Gateway computers/monitors for the Computer Information Systems lab at a total cost not to exceed $101,985.00. G. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Okefenokee Technical College one steel canopy for the Air Conditioning Technology and Automotive Collision Repair programs and one TranSim VS-Driving Simulator for the Truck Driving program, and forty Dell computers/monitors for the Pierce and Charlton County labs and thirty-four Tangent replacement computers/monitors for the CIS instructional labs at a total cost not to exceed $198,066.00 H. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Savannah Technical College a Snap-On Industrial Senior Tool Set with accessories and three Foam Tool Sets with Tool Control for the Automotive Technology program at a total cost not to exceed$38,100.00. I. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for South Georgia Technical College furnishings for the Automotive Collision Technology, Automotive Technology, Drafting, Electronics and Horticulture programs at a total cost not to exceed $40,000.00. J. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for West Central Technical College library books for Library and Nolij Web Software with scanning equipment for the Administrative areas and Instructional programs at a total cost not to exceed $108,110.00. Other Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to enter into a contractual agreement with Kennesaw State University - Continuing Education, on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, to provide coordinated professional development in support of the Georgia StW Initiative at a total cost not to exceed $250,000.00. STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE 1. Approval of Curriculum Standards Revisions A. Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved the proposed revisions to the Accounting, Diploma and Degree Program Standards as recommended by the Presidents Council. Institutions may implement the revisions immediately and must implement them by Fall Quarter 2002. B. Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved the proposed new Banking and Finance, Diploma and Degree Program Standards as recommended by the Presidents Council. Institutions may implement the standards immediately and must implement them by Fall Quarter 2002. C. Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved the proposed revisions to the Telecommunications Technology, Diploma and Degree Program Standards as recommended by the Presidents Council. Institutions may implement the revisions immediately and must implement them by Fall Quarter 2002. PROGRAMS 1. Approval of Diplomas and Degrees Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to offer diploma and degree programs effective the quarter specified for each request. Columbus Technical College - diploma and degree programs in Drafting effective Fall Quarter 2002 Coosa Valley Technical College - (Floyd County campus) degree program in Marketing Management and (Polk County campus) diploma program in Computer Information Systems - Networking Specialist effective Summer Quarter 2002 Gwinnett Technical College - diploma program in Telecommunications Technology effective Summer Quarter 2002 Lanier Technical College - (Forsyth County campus) degree program in Management and Supervisory Development effective Summer Quarter 2002 Ogeechee Technical College - degree programs in Commercial Construction Management and Water and Wastewater Technology effective Fall Quarter 2002 Southeastern Technical College - (main and Glennville campuses) add the Paraprofessional Specialization to the degree program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Summer Quarter 2002 2. Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved that the college requests listed below to offer technical certificates of credit effective the quarter specified for each request. Coosa Valley Technical College - effective Spring Quarter 2002 (Gordon County campus) Fiber Optics Technician - effective Summer Quarter 2002 (Floyd County campus) Paint and Finishing Operations DeKalb Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2002 (Clarkston campus) Computer System Design Specialist Network Design Technology Specialist Heart of Georgia Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2002 Basic AutoCAD Operator Lanier Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2002 (Forsyth County campus) Advanced Industrial Systems Technician Moultrie Technical College - effective Spring Quarter 2002 (Tiftarea campus) Firefighter I (Moultrie campus) Criminal Investigator, Level I Law Enforcement, Level I Law Enforcement, Level II - effective Summer Quarter 2002 (Tiftarea campus) Basic Electronics/Industrial Wiring (Moultrie and Tiftarea campuses) Supervisory Management Specialist North Georgia Technical College - effective Summer Quarter 2002 (Clarkesville and Blairsville campuses) Emergency Medical Technician - Plus Medical Coding 3. Program Terminations Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Harrington, the Board approved that Dalton State College's requests to terminate the programs listed below effective the term specified. Diplomas and Degrees Dalton State College - effective Fall Semester 2003 Industrial Plant Maintenance (diploma) Machine Shop (diploma) Technical Certificates of Credit Dalton State College - effective Fall Semester 2002 Industrial Electrical Maintenance Assistant Industrial Electrical Maintenance Technician EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Upon a motion by Mr. Rather, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved to accept the proposed amendment of State Board Bylaws concerning the election of officers during odd number years to come off the table and be effective immediately. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Announced the June 6, 2002 Board meeting would be held in Americus, Georgia and details will follow. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT Thanks to everyone who made the Manufacturers Appreciation Luncheon a success. Acknowledged Ms. Goodman's building dedication in Savannah. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:24 p.m. Helen Mathis Executive Secretary bbs - 5/2/02