APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman and second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved the State Board Minutes of Thursday, April 7, 2005.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chairman Reynolds thanked President Terry Elam and the entire Augusta Technical Staff for hosting the State Board meeting and the dinner the evening before.

Governor has named this week as Georgia Public Employees Recognition Week in conjunction with the National Public Employee Recognition Week. A luncheon with the Governor was held on Tuesday and several of DTAE employees were recognized: Rebecca Hill, DeKalb Technical College; Gary Strickland, Savannah Technical College; and James Bridges, President, Valdosta Technical College. Chairman Reynolds recognized President Bridges for 40 years of service with DTAE at the Board meeting and thanked him for his service to the system.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
Commissioner Vollmer explained and reviewed the state funding of the proposed new revenue. He announced Dr. Jean DeVard-Kemp’s retirement effective June 30, 2005 and asked her to say a few words to the Members.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS & PROGRAMS

I. Local Board Appointments

Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Dr. Reed 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. Appalachian Technical College, re-appointment
Frankie Shepherd, Cherokee County (expiration June 30, 2008)

B. Central Georgia Technical College, re-appointment
Delois Harmon, Bibb County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Brenda P. Green, Putnam County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Ralph McMullen, Baldwin County (expiration June 30, 2008)

C. Columbus Technical College, re-appointment
Olan Faulk, Stewart County (expiration June 30, 2008)
C. P. Redding, Quitman County (expiration June 30, 2008)

D. Flint River Technical College, re-appointment
Jim Edwards, Upson County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Robert Patrick, Talbot County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Lorenzo Wilder, Upson County (expiration June30, 2008)
David Jordan, Talbot County (expiration June 30, 2008)

E. Georgia Aviation Technical College, re-appointment
Gary Demspey (expiration June 30, 2008)
Stephen Kolski (expiration June 30, 2008)
Dave Carmichael (expiration June 30, 2008)

F. Ogeechee Technical College, re-appointment
Paul Roesel, Bulloch County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Roger Moore, Evans County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Jim Adams, Screven County (expiration June 30, 2008)
F. Tommy David, Bulloch County (expiration June 30, 2008)

G. Sandersville Technical College, appointment
Ben Tarbutton III, Washington County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Edda Wilcher, Glascock County (expiration June 30, 2008)

H. Valdosta Technical College, re-appointment
Dot McLeod, Echols County (expiration June 30, 2008)

II. Placement of Local Board Member Appointment/Re-appointment on Board Table

Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Rakestraw, the Board approved for the technical colleges below that the names listed be placed on the Board table until the June meeting for consideration of approval of appointment to the local board of directors.

A. Dekalb Technical College, appointment
Delores Crowell, Dekalb County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Susan Eckert, Dekalb County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Jerry L. Silvio, Newton County (expiration June 30, 2008)

B. Middle Georgia Technical College, appointment
Glynn Greenway, Houston County (expiration June 30, 2005)

C. Ogeechee Technical College, appointment
Billy Hickman, Bulloch County (expiration June 30, 2008)

D. Swainsboro Technical College, appointment
Rhonda M. Norris, Treutlen County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Pamelia A. Dwight, Jenkins County (expiration June 30, 2008)
Don E. Wilkes, Emanuel County (expiration June 30, 2008)

E. Valdosta Technical College, appointment
Robert Griner, Berrien County (expiration June 30, 2005)
James McGahee, Lowndes County (expiration June 30, 2005)

Standards and Policies

Approval of Program Standards and Revisions
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved the proposed revisions to the Developmental Studies Programs as recommended by the Presidents’ Council. Institutions may implement the revisions immediately and must be fully implemented by Fall Quarter 2005.

Programs

III. Approval of Diplomas and Degrees
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved the following requests from colleges listed below to offer diploma and degree programs effective the quarter specified for each request. Any fiscal requirements for these programs must be approved through the standard budget approval process.

Discussion: The request by Ogeechee Technical College to establish an AAT degree program in Dental Hygiene effective Summer Quarter 2005 was tabled until more information can be provided at the June 2 State Board meeting.

Central Georgia Technical College – (Macon and Milledgeville campuses) diploma and AAT degree programs in Hotel/Restaurant/Tourism Management and in Marketing Management effective Summer Quarter 2005

Griffin Technical College – diploma program in Dental Assisting effective Fall Quarter 2005

Heart of Georgia Technical College – (main campus and Telfair County Instructional Center) diploma program in Paramedic Technology and (Telfair County Instructional Center) AAT degree program in Criminal Justice Technology all effective Fall Quarter 2005

IV. Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Rakestraw, the Board approved the following requests from the colleges listed below to offer technical certificates of credit effective the quarter specified for each request.

Athens Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main and Elbert campuses)
Direct Support Professional

Atlanta Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
Pharmacist’s Assistant

Central Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Milledgeville campus and Crawford and Putnam County Centers)
Hemodialysis Patient Care Specialist
(Macon and Milledgeville campuses)
Retail Department Manager
(Milledgeville campus)
Medical Skin Care Specialist
(Putnam County Center)
Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate

North Metro Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
Business Office Assistant
Business Communications Technician
Print Graphics Technician
Visual Marketing Technician
Certified Manufacturing Specialist

South Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main and Crisp County campuses)
Nail Technician

Swainsboro Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
CAD Operator – Mechanical
Advanced CAD Operator – Mechanical
CAD Operator – Architectural
Advanced CAD Operator – Architectural
Drafter’s Assistant

Valdosta Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Production Specialist

West Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
Blown Film Specialist

VI. Program Terminations
Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Rakestraw and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved the following requests from the colleges listed below to terminate diploma, degree, and technical certificate of credit programs effective the quarter specified for each program.

Diplomas and Degrees

Altamaha Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Instrumentation Technology, diploma
Surveying Technology, diploma

Columbus Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
Aircraft Quality Technician, diploma

Coosa Valley Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Air Conditioning Technology, diploma

Middle Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
Automated Manufacturing Technology, diploma

Moultrie Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2006
Machine Tool Technology, diploma
Masonry, diploma

North Metro Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
Computer Information Systems – Microcomputer Specialist, diploma and
Degree

Technical Certificates of Credit

Altamaha Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Public Works Civil Technician Aide

Appalachian Technical College – effective Spring Quarter 2006
(main campus)
Residential Wiring Technician

Atlanta Technical College – effective Fall Quarter 2005
Legal Administrative Assistant

Columbus Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
Basic Aircraft Technician
Apprentice Line Worker

Gwinnett Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
Commercial Construction Project Coordinator
– effective Winter Quarter 2006
MOUS Specialist

Heart of Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(main campus)
Child Development Specialist

Middle Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
Auto Body Repair Assistant
Automotive Collision Major Repair Assistant
Automotive Paint and Refinishing Assistant

Moultrie Technical College – effective Winter Quarter 2006
Basic Masonry

North Georgia Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
(Blairsville campus)
Gas Metal Arc Welding
(Clarkesville and Blairsville campuses)
Small Business Owner/Operator

North Metro Technical College – effective Summer Quarter 2005
PC Maintenance Technician
Telecommunications Installer
Telecommunications Service Tech

AUDIT

No report

BUSINESS OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY AND ADMINISTRATION

Equipment Purchases and Contracts

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

1. East Central Technical College – CST200D Firearms Simulator with attachments and extended warranty for Criminal Justice Program and new Homeland Security Program, $94,373.50.

2. Northwestern Technical College – Janitorial service contract renewal for FY06 ($69,600); and SAFARI MDS video networking system for AV labs and Lecture Hall ($186,690); $256,290.00.

3. West Georgia Technical College - 96 replacement computers/16 data projectors in instructional labs and library, $124,944.00.

Approval of Expenditures

1. Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Rakestraw and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to pay SCT licensing fee for Banner software used by each Technical College, not to exceed $390,000.00.

2. Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to pay Ciphertrust for the upgrading of the Ironmail security hardware used at each of the Technical Colleges and Central Office, not to exceed $115,000.00

Tuition and Fee

1. Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Dr. Reed, the Board approved a tuition increase from $28.00 to $31.00 per credit hour, up to a maximum of 12 credit hours. This tuition rate will be in effect for academic years 2005-2006 and 2006-2007, effective Fall Quarter 2005.

2. Upon a motion by Mr. Chapman, second by Mr. Rakestraw and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved a mandatory Instructional and Technology Support Fee of $35.00 per quarter be charged to all students regardless of the number of hours a student is enrolled, effective Fall Quarter 2005. To ensure the funds from this new fee are utilized for instructional resources and technology, an annual accountability report will be required on the use of these funds.

COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS

A. Adult Literacy
The U.S. Department of Education has completed its review of the department’s Adult Literacy Program and issued a favorable report. The only request made was that the department establishes a management information system able to capture data at the student level.

B. Certified Literate Community Program
Upon a motion by Ms. Lyons, second by Mr. Johnson, the Board approved to adopt and present a resolution recognizing the Houston County Joint CLCP as a Certified Literate Community.

After the motion Ms. Lyons read and presented the Resolution to the following representatives from Houston County: Kathy Hart, Jerome Stephens, Odessa Whiters, Skip Dawkins, Dr. Randall Peters, Barbara Getter, Bob Getter, Brenda Brown and Dorothy Ferguson.

C. Economic Development
Ms. Lyons reported there are 255 Quick Start projects year to date. Currently there are 16 prospects with a potential of 803 jobs and 12 announcements with 1,013 jobs.

The Georgia Manufacturing Appreciation Week and the Governor’s Awards Luncheon was a tremendous success. The Governor signed HB 389 which will assist existing industries with tax credits, and announced the Center of Innovation in Manufacturing Excellence which will open at Lanier Technical College in the fall.

There have been over 9,000 who have completed the Ethics in Action program. The state’s Inspector General Seahorn has asked to be brief on the program.

The Carl Vinson Satisfaction Surveys have been sent to Quick Start clients, Contract
Training Clients and Employers of Graduates.

FACILITIES AND REAL ESTATE

Intergovernmental Agreement

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved the execution of an agreement with the City of Waycross for the construction of a Commercial Truck Driving pad on the campus of Okefenokee Technical College. Amount to be paid to the City of Waycross is $253,754.34.

Approval of Contracts

A. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved a contract for Okefenokee Technical College with Adrian Building Concepts for the purchase of a Modular unit at a purchase price of $275,000.00.

B. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons and Mr. Johnson, the Board approved a contract for Augusta Technical College with Continental Construction Company, Augusta, Georgia, for Purchase and Installation of Signage in the amount of $179,000.00.

C. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Mr. Johnson and Ms. Lyons, the Board approved a contract for Augusta Technical College with A and G Electrical Contractors, Inc., North Augusta, South Carolina for Purchase and Installation of an Emergency Generator in the amount of $96,400.00.

D. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved a contract for Central Georgia Technical College with Frederica & Company Lawn Services, Macon, Georgia for Landscaping and Irrigation of Building I in the amount of $211,017.00.

E. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved a contract for Coosa Valley Technical College with Frederica & Company Lawn Services, Macon, Georgia for Landscaping and Irrigation of the Allied Health Building in the amount of $89,738.00.

F. Upon a motion by Mr. Copeland, second by Ms. Lyons, the Board approved a contract for Coosa Valley Technical College with Randy Earley Construction Company, Cedartown, Georgia for Grading and Paving of New Parking Area in the amount of $98,900.00.

Capital Outlay Process

Mr. Copeland provided information on the new Capital Outlay Process. He explained there were 23 projects on the list this year. Two projects on the priority list last year are on the list again this year; those two colleges will not be required to make a presentation. Of the 21 remaining on the list, 12 colleges will be asked to make presentations. Due to the decision to limit the number of presentations to be made this year, the nine remaining colleges will not make presentations. Those nine will still be eligible next year. The presentations will be in DTAE State Board Room on Wednesday, June 1, 2005, the day before the next State Board meeting.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

The Committee did not meet and there was no report. A report will be given at the June State Board meeting.

ANY FURTHER BUSINESS
No further business was discussed

ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.

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Brenda Wise
Director, State Board Operations

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Belva Strickland,
Executive Assistant to the Commissioner

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