State Board of Technical and Adult Education
Coosa Valley Technical College
Rome, GA
Minutes for September 7, 2000 Board Meeting
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Members Present Mr. Dan Rather, Chair Ms. Gwen Goodman Mr. Bill Harris Mr. Charlie Harris Mr. Rhubarb Jones(electronic vote) Mr. Jim Lord Mr. Harold Reynolds Mr. Edgar Rhodes Mr. Jimmy Tallent (electronic vote) |
Members Absent Mr. Roy Bowen Ms. Joia Johnson Mr. Jack Pezold Mr. Bob Silverman Mr. Ben Tarbutton
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Approval of Minutes
Chairman Rather acknowledged the local board members from Coosa Valley Tech: Jay LaGrande, John R. Ware II, Tim Mahanay, Dick Strawhorn, and Jackie Lynch.
Approval of Advisory Committee Members
SDA 11, Coweta County, West Central Technical College Adult Literacy
Program
SDA 11, Douglas County, West Central Technical College, Adult Literacy
Program
SDA 11, Haralson County, West Central Technical College Adult Literacy
Program
SDA 36, Bacon County, Okefenokee Technical Institute Adult Literacy
Program
SDA 36, Ware County, Okefenokee Technical Institute Adult Literacy
Program
Approval of Certified Literate Community Program Run for Literacy 2000 Authorize Property Transactions
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. Pezold, the Board approved to request the State Properties Commission to transfer by Executive Order the East Central Georgia Regional Library, a sub-regional library for the blind and physically handicapped consisting of a one-story building and 0.28 of one acre of land located at Telfair Street and 9th Street in the City of Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia, to the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to adopt a Resolution for the acquisition of the former Glennville Middle School Complex in Glennville, Tattnall County, for the use of Southeastern Technical Institute as a technical education center. The property and buildings are being donated by the City of Glennville.
Authorize Adoption of Resolution
Authorize Maintenance Construction Contract
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved a Grounds Maintenance contract at Swainsboro Technical Institute. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $35,000.00.
Authorize Approval of Land Acquisitions
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board, the Board approved to adopt a resolution regarding the acquisition of 6.556 acres adjacent to the campus of Augusta Technical College from the Augusta Technical Institute Foundation for use as the site of Project No. DTAE-78. Student Services Building, Augusta Technical Institute.
Approval of Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2002
Authorize Approval of Annual Maintenance Fee
Approval of Local Board Appointments/Re-Appointments
B. Altamaha Tech, appointment
C. Atlanta Technical College, re-appointment
D. Coosa Valley Tech, appointment
E. Okefenokee Tech
F. Savannah Technical College, appointment
Placement of Local Board Appointments/Re-Appointments on Board Table
Equipment and Purchases and Contracts
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for North Metro Technical Institute 25 computers for the Instructional Services and Technical Support areas at a total cost not to exceed $27,225.00.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Lord, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for South Georgia Technical Institute 25 Gateway Pentium PC's and accompanying monitors, keyboards and headphones for the Crisp County Center at a total cost not to exceed $45,425.00.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for West Central Technical College a Computer Training System for the Central Education Center in Newnan at a total cost not to exceed $30,700.00.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved the Northwestern Technical College revised vision and mission statement.
The mission of Northwestern Technical Institute is to offer accessible, high quality educational opportunities that lead to careers in technology, business, health, and human services. The institution offers both distance and traditional learning programs that lead to the certificate, the diploma, and the associate's degree as well as providing the community with adult literacy, economic development, and personal enrichment programs. The institution's educational programs focus on the development of technical competence and critical thinking skills; social, personal, and intellectual values; and an understanding of society. The Office of the President, and the divisions of Student Services, Administrative Services, Instructional Services, and Economic Development work cooperatively in the support of the mission.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to set on the table the motion to suspend the rule for laying the policy on the table until the next Board meeting and to adopt the proposed revisions to State Board Policy 05-01-01. (This will require a two-thirds majority vote of the Board).
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved that Building C at Albany Technical College be named "Nathaniel Cross Health Technology Building." This recognition of Mr. Nathaniel Cross is because of his commitment to this community through Technical Education, Health Education, and in particular, Albany Technical College.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. B. Harris, the Board approved to rename Coosa Valley Tech, Moultrie Tech, Altamaha Tech, North Metro Tech, and Heart of Georgia Tech respectively to Coosa Valley Technical College, Moultrie Technical College, Altamaha Technical College, North Metro Technical College and Heart of Georgia Technical College.
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. B. Harris, the Board approved to rename Eastman satellite campus main building of Heart of Georgia Technical Institute (College) "The Terry L. Coleman Center" and the business and industry training building of the Dublin campus "The Dubose Porter Regional Business and Industry Training Center."
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. B. Harris, the Board approved that the Eastman campus of Heart of Georgia Technical Institute (College) be renamed "Georgia Aviation and Technical College - a campus of "Heart of Georgia Technical College" until such time as it becomes its own freestanding college and "a campus of "Heart of Georgia Technical College" will be dropped.
Approval of Standards Revisions
Approval of Diplomas and Degrees
Upon a motion by Mr. B. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved Augusta Technical College to offer a degree program in Computer Information Systems at the Burke County campus effective Fall Quarter 2000 and a diploma program in Aviation Maintenance Technology at the Augusta campus effective Summer Quarter 2001.
Upon a motion by Mr. B. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved Columbus Technical College to offer a degree program in Early Childhood Care and Education effective Fall Quarter 2000.
Upon a motion by Mr. B. Harris, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved Heart of Georgia Technical Institute (College) to offer a degree program in Flight Technology at its Eastman campus effective Fall Quarter 2000.
Upon a motion by Mr. B. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved Lanier Technical Institute be approved to offer a degree program in Criminal Justice Technology at its Oakwood and Forsyth County campuses effective Fall Quarter 2000.
Upon a motion by Mr. B. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved Middle Georgia Technical College to offer a degree program in Radiologic Technology effective Fall Quarter 2000.
Upon a motion by Mr. B. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved Southeastern Technical Institute to offer a diploma program in E-Commerce Site Designer at its main and Glennville campuses effective Fall Quarter 2000.
Upon a motion by Mr. B. Harris, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved Southwest Technical College to offer a diploma and degree program in Applied Business Technology effective Fall Quarter 2000.
Upon a motion by Mr. B. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved West Central Technical College to offer a diploma program in Business and Office Technology at its Douglasville campus effective Fall Quarter 2000.
Approval of Technical Certificates of Credit
Central Georgia Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Chattahoochee Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Coastal Georgia Community College - effective Fall Semester 2000
Columbus Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Coosa Valley Technical Institute (College) - effective Fall Quarter 2000
DeKalb Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2000
East Central Technical Institute - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Griffin Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Gwinnett Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Middle Georgia Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Moultrie Area Technical Institute - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Northwestern Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Okefenokee Technical Institute - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Cisco Specialist
Savannah Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Sandersville Regional Technical Institute - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Southeastern Technical Institute - effective Fall Quarter 2000
South Georgia Technical Institute - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Valdosta Technical Institute - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Approval of Program Terminations
North Georgia Technical Institute - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Southwest Georgia Technical College - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Mr. Charlie Harris, Chairman
Mr. C. Harris thanked Chairman Dan Rather and Vice Chairman Roy Bowen for their service to DTAE over the past several years.
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved the Nominating Committee's recommendation that Mr. Bill Harris serve as Chairman and Mr. Harold Reynolds as Vice Chairman of the DTAE Board. Their term will begin July 1, 2000 for two years, expiring July 1, 2002.
Mr. Dan Rather expressed his thanks for all the support received from the DTAE Board and Staff during his term as Chairman and turned the floor over to the Chairman Bill Harris.
Mr. Bill Harris accepted the position as Chairman and expressed his thanks.
Mr. Reynolds accepted the position as Vice Chairman and offered a few remarks.
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Call to Order
Pursuant to the date, time and place stated above, Chairman Dan Rather called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Mr. Bill Harris opened the meeting with the invocation. With a quorum determined, Mr. Rather welcomed everyone and thanked President McDaniel for the reception and dinner on the evening prior to the meeting.
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. Rhodes, the Board approved the minutes of the August 3, 2000 meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds the Board approved the names as listed on the Board agenda as members of the Service Delivery Area advisory committee.
SDA 11, Carroll County, West Central Technical College Adult Literacy
Program
Approval of Certified Literate Community Program
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. B. Harris, the Board approved to adopt and present a CLCP Resolution recognizing Haralson County LAMP (Literacy And Microenterprise Program) as a participant in the Certified Literate Community Program. Representation from Haralson County receiving the award: Martha Murphy Long, CLCP Board Co-Chair and Insurance Agency Owner; Dennis McBrayer, CLCP Director and retired school superintendent; Laura McBrayer, CLCP Committee Member and retired media specialist; Janet Ayers, President of West Central Technical College; Kristen Douglas, Adult Literacy Director, West Central College; Kristen Douglas, Adult Literacy Director, West Central Technical College.
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. B. Harris, the Board approved to adopt a resolution recognizing Milton Hudson and the Run for Literacy 2000 and ten years of the Certified Literate Community Program serving the communities in Georgia.
BUDGET, FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved the purchase of 10.00 acres of land located on Hub Drive, Waco, Georgia, adjacent to the new campus of West Central Technical College at a purchase price of $170,000 from Allison Apparel Pension Trust for use of West Central Technical College, subject to approval of the State Properties Commission.
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. B. Harris, the Board approved to adopt a Resolution for the sale of Issue 2000-D General Obligation Bonds in the principal amount of $67, 830,000.00 for capital improvements to technical institutes and technical colleges.
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved a Floor Maintenance contract at Swainsboro Technical Institute. The amount of the contract is not to exceed $30,000.00.
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board authorized the Commissioner to approve the exchange of 1.781 acres of land, being a portion of the campus of Appalachian Technical Institute, located on Indian Forrest Road, Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia, for 1.781 acres of land owned by the City of Jasper, located at the intersection of GA S.R. 108 (Burt Mountain Road) and Pioneer Road, Jasper, Pickens County, Georgia, for use as the site of Project No. DTAE-86, Technology Annex Building, Appalachian Technical Institute.
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. B. Harris, the Board approved the Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Request as presented.
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. B. Harris, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to pay the annual maintenance fee to SCT Corporation for the Banner Student Information System in an amount not to exceed $255,808.00
OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. C. Harris, the Board approved for the technical colleges and institutes listed below and the persons listed be appointed/re-appointed to the local board of directors of the technical colleges and institutes. The effective date of appointment/re-appointment is September 7, 2000 and the expiration date will be June 30, 2003.
A. Albany Technical College, appointment
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved for the technical college listed below and the person listed be placed on the Board table until the October meeting for consideration of approval of appointment/re-appointment to the local board of directors of the technical college. The effective date of the appointment/re-appointment will be October 5, 2000 and the expiration date will be June 30, 2003.
A. Columbus Technical College, re-appointment
Upon a motion by Ms. Goodman, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved to authorize the Commissioner to purchase for East Central Technical Institute one Hunter 4-Wheel Computer Alignment System for the Automotive Lab at a total cost not to exceed $38,470.00.
STANDARDS AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Upon a motion by Mr. B. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved the proposed revisions to the Plumbing Program Standards as recommended by the Presidents Council. Institutions may implement the revisions immediately and must implement them by Fall Quarter 2001.
Upon a motion by Mr. B. Harris, second by Ms. Goodman, the Board approved Atlanta Technical College to offer a diploma program in Plumbing effective Fall Quarter 2000.
Upon a motion by Mr. B. Harris, second by Mr. C. Harris, the Board approved that the college and institute listed below to offer technical certificates of credit effective the quarter specified above for each request.
Appalachian Technical Institute - effective Fall Quarter 2000
Technical Certificates of Credit
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved an Executive Session of the Board members for discussion on personnel issues.
Upon a motion by Mr. B. Harris, second by Mr. Reynolds, the Board approved the technical institutes listed below to terminate programs effective the quarter specified for each request.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Upon a motion by Mr. C. Harris, second by Mr. B. Harris, the Board approved that the Commissioner's salary be increased 6%.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE REPORT
Ms. Gwen Goodman
Mr. Bob Silverman
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
The next meeting will be in Jesup, Georgia. There will be a reception and dinner on Wednesday, October 4, the State Board Meeting on Thursday, October 5 and a name change ceremony for Altamaha Tech after the Board meeting.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
Expressed his thanks to Mr. Rather and Mr. Bowen for all their time and support and welcomed the new Chairman Harris and Vice Chairman Reynolds.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.