May 1, 2003
1 :00 P.M.

I. Certified Literate Community Program

Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved Sumter County LEAP (Learning for Everyone…Avenue to Progress) as a Certified Literate Community.

Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved a resolution to be presented to Melissa Robinson of Moultrie Technical College as winner of GED Literacy Ambassador. Dr. Noble presented Ms. Robinson with the resolution.

Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved a resolution to be presented to Cortez Scott of Central Georgia Technical College as winner of Current Student Literacy Ambassador. Dr. Noble presented Mr. Scott with the resolution.

BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Granting of Non-Exclusive Easements
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved the granting of a non-exclusive easement to the City of Marietta, Georgia, on the Campus of Chattahoochee Technical College over an area measuring 20’ x 25’ (500 sq.) for use by the City of Marietta in installing and maintaining a water meter to serve Project No. DTAE-101, Classroom Building, Chattahoochee Technical College, subject to the approval of the State Properties Commission.

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the granting of a non-exclusive easement to the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, across the campus of Athens Technical College over an area measuring 20’ x 270’ (5,400 sq.ft./0.124 ac.) for the maintenance of a sanitary sewer line, and an area measuring 20’ x 310’ (6,200 sq.ft./0.142 ac.) for the maintenance of a fire hydrant and water line, each to serve Project No. DTAE-77, Business/Information Technology Building, Athens Technical College, subject to the approval of the State Properties Commission.

Approval of Rental Agreements
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved the execution of a rental agreement with the Central Georgia Technical College Foundation, Inc. covering 10,000 sq. ft. of classroom/office space located at 3630 Bloomfield Parkway, Macon, Georgia, for the period May 15, 2003, through June 30, 2003, at a lump sum rental of $250,000 for purposes of building out said space for use of Central Georgia Technical College, with options to renew for ten consecutive one year periods beginning July 1, 2003, at a monthly rental of $5,000 ($6.00 per sq. ft./$60,000 per yr.), for use by Central Georgia Tech for its Adult Literacy Program.

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved to declare the building located at 107 E. Whitney Boulevard, Pooler, Georgia, no longer advantageously useful to Savannah Technical College and authorized the rental of this building to INTERCAT, Pooler, Georgia, at a monthly rental of $6,910.00 ($82,920.00 per yr./$4.00 per sq. ft. per yr.), for the period May 1, 2003, through June 30, 2003, with option to renew on a year to year basis for five consecutive one year periods with the first renewal period beginning July 1, 2003 and terminating on June 30, 2004.

Approval of Construction Contracts
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved a construction contract for the Renovation of the Bookstore at North Georgia Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $100,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved a construction contract for the Renovation of Classrooms in Buildings 100, 200 and 300 at Athens Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $40,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved a construction contract for Grading and Expansion of the Parking Area at the Horticulture Building at North Metro Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $35,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved a contract for Replacement of the HVAC Chiller for the Information Technology Center, at Augusta Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $75,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Tallent and Mr. Lord, the Board approved a contract for construction of an Aquaculture Pond at North Georgia Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $65,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved a construction contract for the Renovation of the Cosmetology Lab at Okefenokee Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $90,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Lord and Mr. Tallent, the Board approved a contract for the Construction of a New Parking Area at Okefenokee Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $50,000.00.

Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved a construction contract for the Renovation of the Business Office and Library at Atlanta Technical College. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $50,000.00.

Approval of Lease/Purchase Agreement
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved the lease/purchase of a Modular Classroom for the Truck Driving Program at Southeastern Technical College. The amount of the lease is $2,412.00 per month for sixty months for a purchase cost of $144,720.00.

Strategic Plan
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved the FY2004 Annual Update of the FY2002-FY2006 Strategic Plan documents as the official strategic plan of the Department of Technical and Adult Education.

Action Item
Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Tallent, the Board approved to accept changes to Policy III. R. Instructional Staff Work Assignments as presented to the April 3, 2003 State Board Meeting. (See April 3, 2003 State Board Minutes for copy of this document.)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Mr. Tallent reported Fy2003 year to date there have been 280 Quick Start projects. There are 10 active prospects for the month totaling 613 jobs and 5 announcements of new or expanding businesses for a total of 233 jobs.

OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Local Board Appointments

Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment
Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved for the technical colleges below, that the persons listed be appointed/re-appointed to the local board of directors of the technical college.

A. Albany Technical College, re-appointment
Gerald Isler, Clay County (expiration June 30, 2006)

B. Coosa Valley Technical College
Robert L. Berry (Bob), Floyd County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2004)
Tim Mahanay, Floyd County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
Otis Raybon, Jr., Floyd County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
J.W. LeGrande (Jay), Polk County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
Ron Adam, Polk County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
Richard Strawhorn, Gordon County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)

C. DeKalb Technical College, re-appointment
Grady Gill, Morgan County (expiration June 30, 2006)

D. Georgia Aviation & Technical College, re-appointment
Pat Epps (expiration June 30, 2006)
Larry Beck (expiration June 30, 2006)

E. Middle Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
Willie Lee Talton, Houston County (expiration June 30, 2006)

F. North Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
Davis Gunter, Habersham County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Joe M. Hatfield, Habersham County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Gordon Telford, Sr., Stephens County (expiration June 30, 2006)

G. Northwestern Technical College, re-appointment
Allen W. (Butch) Eleam, Chattooga County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Louise Smith, Walker County (expiration June 30, 2006)

H. South Georgia Technical College
Martin L. Shealy, Jr., (Sonny), Macon County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
Laura Lee Hurt, Crisp County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)

I. Southeastern Technical College, re-appointment
Cheryl Y. Gay, Toombs County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Dr. John R. Stephens, Montgomery County (expiration June 30, 2006)

J. West Georgia Technical College, appointment
Lenn Chandler, Meriwether County (expiration June 30, 2005)

Placement of Local Board Appointment/Re-appointment on Board Table
Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved for the technical colleges listed below, that the names listed are 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 college.

A. Altamaha Technical College, re-appointment
Joe Murray, Long County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Wayne Fountain, Jeff Davis County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Randy Kimbrel, Appling County (expiration June 30, 2006)

B. Central Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
Paul R. Dean, Baldwin County (expiration June 30, 2006)

C. Chattahoochee Technical College, appointment
Andrew W. Tatnall, Cobb County (expiration June 30, 2005)

D. East Central Technical College, re-appointment
Shirley Brooks, ben Hill County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Clifford Pope, Atkinson County (expiration June 30, 2006)

E. Moultrie Technical College, re-appointment
Bryant Beadles, Colquitt County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Tracy Tucker, Colquitt County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Janie Whitley, Tift County (expiration June 30, 2006)

F. North Metro Technical College, re-appointment
Tim Chason, Bartow County (expiration June 30, 2006)

G. Okefenokee Technical College, appointment
John Pharr, Ware County (expiration June 30, 2006)

H. Savannah Technical College,
E. James Burnsed, Bryan County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
R. Mitchell Bush, Chatham County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
Sylvester C. Formey, Chatham County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2004)
Rosalyn Truitt, Chatham County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2005)
Matt Gignilliat, Chatham County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
Bonnie Hendrix, Chatham County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)

I. South Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
Willie J. Patrick, Crisp County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Brent Williams, Sumter County (expiration June 30, 2006)

J. Southwest Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
Chris Addleton, Grady County (expiration June 30, 2006)
Rev. I. L. Mullins, Sr., Thomas County (expiration June 30, 2006)

K. Swainsboro Technical College, re-appointment
Pamela Brantley Griner, Candler County (expiration June 30, 2006)

L. West Central Technical College
Fred O’Neal, Carroll County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
Lofton Fouts, Douglas County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
Lamar Moody, Carroll County, re-appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)
Kyle Williamson, Haralson County, appointment (expiration June 30, 2006)

Equipment Purchases and Contracts

A. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchases for Albany Technical College 25 computers to support technology-integrated instruction on the main campus and 25 computers to support technology-integrated instruction on the main campus and the Early County campus at a total cost not to exceed $73,340.00.

B. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Athens Technical College a Haas Computerized Numeric Controlled Milling Machine for the Machine Tool program and networking hardware to replace taken ring equipment for Ethernet at a total cost not to exceed $207, 133.00.

C. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Augusta Technical College Work Keys Employee Skill Assessments and instructional equipment for the Industrial Maintenance program at a total cost not to exceed $258,700.00.

D. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Central Georgia Technical College 64 Dell computers for the English and Math labs, KeyTrain for WorkKeys, 62 Dell computers for the Computer Information Systems lab, one computer server for BANNER software and a Criminal Justice Mobile Police Lab at a total cost not to exceed $355,359.00.

E. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Chattahoochee Technical College 86 computer workstations for classroom upgrades, CISCO Smartnet for the CISCO instructional programs, a Network Support Maintenance contract, multimedia presentation equipment for classrooms, three Link Control Systems for computer classrooms, upgrade equipment for the Industrial Electrical program and an Avid Editing System Upgrade for the Entertainment Technology program at a total cost not to exceed $624,449.00.

F. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Columbus Technical College 154 Dell Computers for classroom additions and upgrades, 24 Gateway laptop computers for various programs, four ceiling-mountable projectors for classrooms and 13 portable projectors for classrooms at a total cost not to exceed $242,877.00.

G. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Bowen, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Coosa Valley Technical College Amatrol/Technical/Training equipment or the S-t-W program, 90 Gateway computers/monitors for instructional programs at a total cost not to exceed $285,859.00.

H. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord and Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Dekalb Technical College 21 IBM computers, one server and one CISCO port switch for the Remedial Math lab, 96 IBM computers for instructional labs, one-year renewal for the Employability Work Maturity Skills and Citizenship software license and an Ellis English Language Learning and Instruction System for the Targeted Assistance/Career Services lab at a total cost not to exceed $201,652.00.

I. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for East Central Technical College 24 Dell Laptops for instructional programs, 75 Dell computers for instructional programs, furniture for the newly renovated student services complex, Digital document storage hardware and software for bid processing and an upgrade segment of schools networking at a total cost not to exceed $320,594.00.

J. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Griffin Technical College two Dell workstations for the Business Office, a CISCO lab for the CIS program, two Dell Servers for the CIS program, 25 Dell Optiplex computers for the BOT program, 15 Dell workstations for the Student Services area, 16 Dell computers for the Comm. Svcs., training lab kits for the A+ program and a Vertical/Horizontal Milling Machine for the Machine Tool program, Plastics training equipment for the PlasticsTechnology program, Pharmacy training equipment for the Pharmacy Technology program, training simulator for the Criminal Justice program, Electronics training systems for the Industrial Technology program and Electromechanical Trainers for the Electrical Technology program at a total cost not to exceed $678,436.00.

K. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Heart of Georgia Technical College a PRISM College Bookstore Management System at a total cost not to exceed $40,000.00.

L. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Lanier Technical College 60 Tangent Medallion computers for the CIS program and training equipment for the Maintenance Technology program at a total cost not to exceed $147,372.00.

M. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the commissioner to purchase for North Georgia Technical College a Cleaning Contract for Bryant Hall at a cost not to exceed $35,000.00.

N. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Jones, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for the North Metro Technical College 66 Compaq computers ($941 each) for classrooms and 17 monitors ($130 each) for classrooms at a total cost not to exceed $66,000.00.

O. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Okefenokee Technical College 59 Dell computers w/monitors for various labs and four Dell computers w/monitors for Administrative areas at a total cost not to exceed $79,806.00.

P. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Ogeechee Technical College 25 IBM computers w/monitors for classrooms and 21 IBS computers for instructional labs, instructional equipment for the Cosmetology program and furnishings for labs, classrooms, offices and conference rooms at a total cost not to exceed $473,500.00.

Q. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr.Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Sandersville Technical College a WorkKeys Assessment system and a WIN WorkKeys Instruction program at a total cost not to exceed $45,000.00.

R. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Savannah Technical College 31 Dell computers and 20 Tower Based computers and three laptops for CIS programs, a security system for the Automotive Technology & Occupational Technology buildings, instructional equipment for the Machine Tool program and video monitoring equipment for the student parking lot at a total cost not to exceed $176,555.00.

S. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for Southeastern Technical College CISCO, HP, MultiWave and Accu-Tech electronic and hardware infrastructure equipment to operate the Medical Tech building at a total cost not to exceed $195,643.00.

T. Upon a motion by Dr. Noble, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for West Central Technical College three used trucks for the Commercial Truck Driving program and WorkKeys Assessments at a total cost not to exceed $108,612.00.

Other
Upon a motion by Dr. Noble and second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to revise the current mission statement for Middle Georgia Technical College.

The mission of Middle Georgia Technical College is to contribute to the economic, educational, and community development of the state by providing quality technical education through the applied technology associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate of credit programs, adult literacy training, continuing education, and customized business and industry workforce training to the citizens of Middle Georgia.

STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

STANDARDS

1. Approval of Curriculum Standards Revisions
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved that the proposed revisions to the Machine Tool Technology, Electrical Construction and Maintenance, and Industrial Electrical Technology Program Standards as recommended by the Presidents Council be approved. Institutions may implement the revisions immediately and must implement them by Fall Quarter 2003.

PROGRAMS

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

Appalachian Technical College – degree program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Fall Quarter 2003

Athens Technical College – (main campus) degree program in Electronics Technology effective Fall Quarter 2003

Augusta Technical College – (Augusta, Thomson-McDuffie, and Waynesboro-Burke campuses) diploma and degree program in Fire Science Technology effective Summer Quarter 2003

Griffin Technical College – diploma program in Diesel Equipment Technology and diploma and degree programs in Marketing Management effective effective Fall Quarter 2003

Heart of Georgia Technical College – (main campus) degree program in Electronics Technology effective Fall Quarter 2003

North Georgia Technical College – (Clarkesville, Blairsville, and Currahee campuses) diploma and degree program in Criminal Justice Technology effective Summer Quarter 2003 (Winter Quarter 2004 for Currahee campus)

Savannah Technical College – (main campus) diploma and degree programs in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management effective Summer Quarter 2003

West Central Technical College – (Carroll Campus) degree program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Fall Quarter 2003

West Georgia Technical College – degree programs in Radiologic Technology and Medical Assisting effective Spring Quarter 2003

2. Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit

Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Pezold, 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 Spring Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Family Child Care Specialist

Appalachian Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
Network Plus Specialist

Athens Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Health Care Assistant

Central Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(Macon campus)
Physical Metrology
Electrical Metrology
Calibration Technician
(Jones County Center)
Suspension and Steering Specialist
(Crawford County Center)
Lawn Equipment and Small Engine Repair

DeKalb Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(Covington-Newton campus)
Certified Highway Worker

Flint River Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
SMAW Pipe Welding

Gwinnett Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2003
Sport Management
Construction Contract Administrator

Moultrie Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2003
(main, Tiftarea, Turner, and Sumner campuses)
Computer Software Applications

North Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(Clarkesville, Blairsville, and Currahee campuses) (Winter Quarter
2004)
Residential/Service Plumber Assistant
Brick and Block Masonry Apprentice

Sandersville Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Microsoft System Administrator
(Jefferson County Technical Center)
Certified Customer Service Specialist

Savannah Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Southeastern Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(main and Glennville campuses)
Nurse Technician

Southwest Geogia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2003
(main campus)
Heavy Equipment Repair Technican

West Georgia Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2003
Public Safety

3. Program Terminations

Diplomas and Degrees – all effective Summer Quarter 2003
Upon a motion by Mr. Lord, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved that the college
requests listed below terminate diploma, degree, and technical certificate of credit
programs effective Summer Quarter 2003.

Griffin Technical College
Automated Manufacturing Technology (degree)

Ogeechee Technical College
Applied Manufacturing Technology
Barbering
Medical Office Administration (degree)

Valdosta Technical College
Electronics Fundamentals

Technical Certificates of Credit – all effective Summer Quarter 2003

Albany Technical College
Certified Quality Technician I
Computerized Tomography
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Mammography

Appalachian Technical College
Shielded Metal Are Welding

East Central Technical College
Fire Fighter I (Coffee County Campus)
Supervisory Management Specialist (Fleetwood) (Coffee County Campus)

Griffin Technical College
Plumbers Assistant

Middle Georgia Technical College
Fundamentals of Airframe Mechanics

Moultrie Technical College
Motor Control Technician

Ogeechee Technical College
Patient Care Technician
Geriatric Nurses Aide
Nail Technician

Okefenokee Technical College
Basic Drafting
Fire Fighter I

Sandersville Technical College
Business Office Assistant

Swainsboro Technical College
Electrical Maintenance Fundamentals
Medical/Dental Electronic Claims Specialist

West Georgia Technical College
CNC Lathe Operator
Milling Machines

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Due to a conflict for the June meeting being held in Columbus, Chairman Harris entertained a motion from the Board to change the Columbus meeting to August. Upon a motion by Mr. Pezold, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved that the August 7, 2003 meeting would be held in Columbus. Details will follow. The June meeting will be in Atlanta; July, Atlanta; August, Columbus; September in conjunction with Adult Literacy Celebration at the Westin Downtown, Atlanta; October, Atlanta; November meeting will be October 30 in conjunction with the Leadership Conference in Savannah; and December, Atlanta.

Chairman Harris reported that the six Board members that Governor Barnes re-appointed at the end of his term were not confirmed by the Senate as stated in the bylaws. The Senate under Governor Perdue confirmed Governor Barnes’ appointments of Roy Bowen, Ben Tarbutton, and Edgar Rhodes. Not confirmed were James Harrington, Delma DelaFuente and Patricia Oettmeier. This leaves 16 Board members as of this Board meeting. They are as follows:

1. Jimmy Allgood
2. Roy Bowen
3. Joshua Diaz
4. Sharon Doulgas
5. Gwen Goodman
6. Bill Harris
7. Rhubarb Jones
8. Jim Lord
9. Alma Noble
10. Jack Pezold
11. Wesley Rakestraw
12. Dan Rather
13. Harold Reynolds
14. Edgar Rhodes
15. Jimmy Tallent
16. Ben Tarbutton

Chairman Harris entertained a motion for recess for an Executive Session. Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Pezold the Board approved a recessed at 1:45 p.m. for an Executive Session. The Board reconvened at 2:06 p.m.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved the Commissioner’s recommendation to appoint Mr. Sanford Chandler as President of Appalachian Technical College, effective July 1, 2003.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
Update on final outcome of budget.

Presented the approved transition plan that would transfer the governance of Gwinnett Technical College from the Gwinnett County Board of Education to the Department of Technical and Adult Education. This action was taken during the Board’s regular monthly meeting held on April 17, 2003 and would be a 3-Year Conversion Plan. The minutes from the April meeting of the Gwinnett County Board of Education meeting will reflect this action.

Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved the Transition Schedule, 3-Year Plan of the Gwinnett Technical College from the Gwinnett County Board of Education to the Department of Technical and Adult Education as follows:

ADJOURN
There being no further business, Chairman Harris called for a motion to adjourn.
Upon a motion by Mr. Bowen, second by Mr. Lord, the Board adjourned at 2:20 p.m.

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Helen Mathis
Director and Executive Secretary of State Board
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