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State Board of Community Colleges
Raleigh, North Carolina
May 19, 2000
9:00 AM
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the State Board of Community Colleges was called to order. The following members were present:
G. Herman Porter, Chair R. Carolyn Harmon
Peter D. Hans, Vice Chair Anne-Marie Knighton
Harlan E. Boyles Chester P. Middlesworth
Hugh F. Bryant *Mack Paul for Lt. Gov. Dennis A. Wicker
Jeannette M. Council Herbert L. Watkins
Meigs C. Golden James J. Woody, Jr.
Bob H. Greene Misty Faye Tart
E. B. Hale
Unable to attend were Sharon A. Decker, Sandra L. Hayes, Thomas C. King, Jr., Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, B. Joanne Steiner and Ann T. Turlington.
*Mr. Paul is Chief of Staff to the Lt. Governor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On a motion by Mr. Boyles, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the minutes of the April 14, 2000, Board meeting.
BOARD MEETING CALENDAR
The Board agreed that the tentatively scheduled June meeting would not be held.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Middlesworth, seconded by Mr. Bryant, the Board approved the agenda for the
May 19, 2000, meeting of the State Board of Community Colleges with the changes stated below.
A. On a motion by Mr. Golden, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved suspension of the rules in order to move all Future Action Policy Committee items to Action items due to the fact that we will not be meeting in June.
B. On a motion by Ms. Harmon, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved suspension of the rules in order to move all Future Action Program Services Committee items to Action items in order to approve programs and contracts with time restrictions.
C. On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Bryant, the Board agreed to remove the item "Extension of Service Provider Agreement between epixtech, Inc. (formerly known as Ameritech Library Services) and the North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges" from the agenda.
D. On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Harmon, the Board agreed to move the Personnel Committee report to the first committee report.
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Bryant, the Board approved the consent agenda, which consisted of the items listed below.
Policy Committee, Meigs C. Golden, Chair
A. 2001-2003 Strategic Plan
Attachment Pol. 5 in Folder 5-00
The Board approved adoption of the 2001-2003 Strategic Plan which the Planning Council approved at its May 5, 2000, meeting. This plan provides the support for our biennial budget request and serves as the framework for our colleges' institutional effectiveness plans.
B. Revisions to the Continuing Education Accountability and Credibility
Plan Criteria
Attachment Pol. 6 in Folder 5-00
The Board approved revisions to the criteria for college continuing education accountability and credibility plans in order to accommodate the offering of distance education courses in continuing education programs.
Program Services Committee
, R. Carolyn Harmon, ChairA. New Curriculum Standard
Attachment Prog. 9 in Folder 5-00
The Board approved the proposed curriculum standard for (*____) Esthetics Instructor (certificate) due to change in the Laws of the North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts. Senate Bill 916.88SB-11 qualifications for licensing instructors was ratified in the past legislative session. It provides for the licensing of esthetic instructors (persons who instruct students to apply makeup) and requires mandatory testing of persons after they complete 600 hours of an esthetician curriculum in an approved cosmetic arts school.
*Curriculum new to the System.
B. Curriculum Program Applications
The Board approved curriculum programs at the colleges listed on the condition that equipment funds are available to the colleges and operating funds generated by the budget formula will permit the offering of the program without any special allocation of funds. (23 NCAC 2E.0201 (a.).
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, A45440 Medical Sonography (local)
Johnston Community College, A25290 Internet Technologies (local) and A2526D Information Systems/Network Administration and Support (local)
C. Curriculum Standard Revisions
The Board approved revisions to the following curriculum standards.
Veterinary Medical Technology (A45780)
Central Carolina Community College requested the addition of 3 lab hours to
VET 126 (Veterinary Disease II), in order to cover the material adequately. This
addition of 3 lab hours will result in an increase of credit hours for VET 126
from one semester hour credit to two semester hour credits. The major core hours
required changes from 49 to 50. Gaston College is the only other college in the
system offering this program and they are in agreement.
Archaeological & Historical Preservation Technology (A35110)
Randolph Community College discovered a low demand for an AAS degree in archaeology.
Many of the students must pursue a four-year degree in archaeology because entry-level jobs require a bachelor's degree. After reviewing job markets and talking with the advisory committee, the college decided to reconsider the program and concentrate on historic preservation, and wishes to change the name of the program from Archaeological and Historic Preservation Technology (A35110) to Historical Preservation Technology (A35110) and drop the Archaeological Technician (A3511A) concentration. Randolph is the only college approved to offer this program.
C. Annual GED Contract
The Board approved the General Educational Development annual contract so as to continue providing scoring services for local colleges and for the State GED Office to be designated as a GED Test Center to stock special test editions for the benefit of local colleges. The contract year is June 1, 2000 to May 31, 2001.
D. Course Addition to Continuing Education Master Course List
The Board approved the following course for placement on the Continuing Education Master Course List. This action complies with HB 80, Section 40, of the 1994 Appropriations Act.
Program
Area Course Title Course Number Recommended HoursN50 Volunteer Management MLS 3710 12
Training
E. Instruction to Captive/Co-opted Groups
Attachment Prog.14 in Folder 5-00
The Board approved courses of instruction for captive or co-opted groups (per 23 NCAC 2E.0403).
F. Addendum to Instruction to Captive/Co-opted Groups
Attachment Prog.15 in Folder 5-00
The Board approved an addendum to Instruction to Captive/Co-opted Groups.
Finance and Capital Needs Committee, James Woody, Chair
A. Authority to Approve Budget Transfers in Excess of 2 Percent
The Board approved the Finance and Capital Needs Committee giving authority to the Division of Business and Finance to review and approve individual college budget transfer requests that exceed two percent of the curriculum salaries and fringe benefits budgeted for fiscal year 1999-2000. This action is necessary as a part of the year-end close out process. The sum of the total transfers approved shall not exceed the system total two percent as required by legislation. All transfer requests approved during the month of June shall be reported to the Finance and Capital Needs Committee at its next regular meeting.
B. Construction/Property
Attachment FC-17 in Folder 5-00
The Board approved project approval at Beaufort County, Bladen, Carteret, Central Piedmont, Craven, Davidson, Durham Technical, Guilford Technical, James Sprunt, Martin, Mayland, Mitchell, Rockingham, Sandhills and Surry Community Colleges. Acquisition of real property was approved for Central Piedmont and Southwestern Community Colleges, and the repositioning of an existing easement was approved for Central Piedmont Community College.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, SANDRA L. HAYES, CHAIR
Committee member Mr. Hans gave the Personnel Committee Report in the absence of the committee chair.
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Harmon, the Board convened in closed session for the discussion of personnel matters.
CLOSED SESSION FOR PERSONNEL MATTERS
By acclamation, the Board reconvened in Open Session and took the following actions.
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved
Dr. Richard Taylor Heckman as President of Randolph Community College effective
July 1, 2000.
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Mr. Bryant, the Board approved Dr. William C. Aiken as President of Sampson Community College effective July 1, 2000.
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Mr. Woody, the Board approved Dr. Brantley Briley as President of Southeastern Community College effective June 1, 2000.
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Harmon, the Board approved rescinding the appointment of Mr. Donald L. Shoemaker as interim president of Blue Ridge Community College from June 1, 2000 through August 31, 2000, and to name him acting president for those dates.
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Mr. Boyles, the Board approved granting the same pay increase to exempt system office employees as granted to non-exempt state employees and that the effective date of the increase be the same as the effective date of the non-exempt state employees raises.
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Ms. Knighton, the Board approved that Dr. Scott Ralls and Dr. Delores Parker's salaries be adjusted to the entry level vice president salary of $105,000 effective June 30, 2000.
Chair Porter recognized Mr. Jerry W. Tillman, Chair of the Randolph Community College Board of Trustees, to introduce their new president, Dr. Richard T. Heckman. Dr. Heckman said he was excited to be coming to North Carolina and particularly to be with the North Carolina Community College system, one of the premiere systems in the country.
Mr. Larry M. Barnes, Chair of the Sampson Community College Board of Trustees, introduced their new president, Dr. William C. Aiken. Mr. Barnes also recognized retiring president of Sampson Community College, Dr. Clifton Paderick, and thanked him for twenty great years of leadership. Dr. Aiken expressed thanks for the opportunity of joining Sampson Community College and said he is convinced that if it were not for community colleges there would be a significant part of the population that would be denied access to higher education.
On behalf of Mr. Samuel G. Koonce, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Southeastern Community College, who is traveling out of the country, Interim President Dr. Swanson Richards introduced Dr. Brantley Briley to the Board. Dr. Briley said it was an honor to be selected as the seventh president of Southeastern Community College and wishes to make significant contributions to the excellent reputation of the college.
REPORT FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES (NCACCT),
Mr. J. Edgar Moore, President
Mr. Moore reported on the following:
The NCACCT Annual Business Meeting will be held June 22, 2000, in Charlotte, at which time the election of NCACCT officers will take place. Mr. James P. Corbett, Jr., of the Board of Trustees at Coastal Carolina Community College, will take office as President of NCACCT as of July 1, 2000.
The coordinated efforts of the State Board, the presidents, the trustees, the faculty and staff, which all met frequently to address issues affecting the community colleges that were before the legislative body. Mr. Moore feels this joint effort yielded the best results community colleges have ever had.
The $600,000,000 bond package. Mr. Moore stated that the trustees are organized and will do everything necessary to get the bond passed. Not only will the trustees coordinate with the State Board, the presidents, the faculty and staff, but also wish to coordinate with leaders of business and industry and with our students and their families to make sure that people vote for the bond package.
The Community College Political Action Committee (PAC) was organized on March 24, 2000, the documents have been signed and the PAC is in existence.
The Trustee Association now has an exclusive contract with Dr. Jeff Hockaday who will perform presidential searches, organize board retreats and do that which will assist the community college family in becoming a better organization. The Trustee Association will receive a commission on all monies received by Dr. Hockaday.
On a motion by Dr. Greene, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board agreed
that a resolution of appreciation be drafted for Mr. Edgar Moore commending him
for his leadership of the NCACCT and for bringing about unity and support for
the community college system.
Mr. Boyles expressed concern regarding solicitation of ex officio members of the
Board, and commented that it may be appropriate to pass on to a committee that
we weave into our policies discouragement that our central office staff or two
ex officio members of the Board be subjected to fund raising. Mr. Boyles stated
his belief that we need to have some policy regarding political contributions.
Ms. Harmon followed up Mr. Boyle’s request for policy and suggested this request be incorporated into a Personnel Committee agenda. Chair Porter asked the staff to look at this issue and to report to the Personnel Committee at their next meeting.
REPORT FROM THE NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESIDENTS (NCACCP), Dr. Phail Wynn, President
Dr. Wynn reported on the following:
The legislative strategy for the short session was discussed at the May Executive Committee meeting. All agreed on the following four points:
1) go in with low expectations, keeping in mind the fiscal difficulties the state is facing
2) push for two or three priorities
3) hold on to what we already have
4) do all we can to prevent any legislative tinkering with the funding formula
Bond promotion strategy was also discussed from the two standpoints of looking at a strategy for educating our communities about the positive impact passing of the bond will have, while also discussing private fund raising primarily by working with chambers of commerce to raise the funds necessary to actually promote the bond package.
The NCACCP Summer conference will be held in Wilmington, North Carolina, July 19-21, 2000, at which time Dr. K. Ray Bailey, President of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, will take office as President of the NCACCP.
As a personal note, Dr. Wynn praised the very positive efforts we have made in terms of gender diversity, with eight women now serving as presidents in our system. He further stated he would hate to see us suffer regression in our efforts toward ethnic diversity; that this is a matter deserving careful attention of the Board as well as of the Trustee Association. He stated it is important to ensure that members of minority groups have opportunities to serve in those key senior administrative positions on the various campuses that allow them to become prepared to step into the job as president. He expressed a hope that our future efforts in ethnic diversity will be as significant as those we have made in gender diversity.
On a motion by Mr. Hans, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board agreed that a resolution be drafted for Dr. Phail Wynn, for his outstanding leadership as president of the Presidents’ Association.
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICY COMMITTEE, Meigs C. Golden, Chair
A. Approval of Proprietary Trade School
Attachment Pol. 1 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Mr. Golden, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved licensing Mann Travel Academy, a proprietary trade school, as required under Article 8, Chapter 115D, North Carolina General Statutes, for the period beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001.
B. Proprietary Business, Technical, Trade and Correspondence Schools
Attachment Pol. 2 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Mr. Golden, seconded by Dr. Greene, the Board approved relicensing of the following schools as required under Article 8, Chapter 115D, North Carolina General Statutes, for the period beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001.
Business Schools: Art Institute of Charlotte, Brookstone College of Business-Charlotte, Brookstone College of Business-Greensboro, Cecils College, King's Business College, McCloud's Training Center, Miller-Motte Business College and Omega Travel School.
Technical Schools: *Chatty's School of Communications, ECPI College of Technology-Charlotte, ECPI College of Technology-Greensboro, ECPI College of Technology-Raleigh, and School of Communications Arts.
*Conditional license pending satisfactory response of 1999/2000 audit report findings.
Trade Schools: Carolina School of Broadcasting, Covenant Christian College, Gericare Education and Training, Inc., Thomas Health Care Institute, Inc. and Carlson Travel Academy.
Correspondence Schools: American Institute of Applied Science, Inc.
C. Performance Measures and Standards
Attachment Pol. 3 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Mr. Golden, seconded by Ms. Harmon, the Board approved changes in the Performance Measures and Standards. The State Board of Community Colleges had adopted a new set of performance measures and standards at its February 1999 meeting, and it was recommended that these be reviewed periodically and that revisions be made as necessary to ensure the validity and reliability of the measures. The Division of Administration contracted with Dr. Peter Ewell of the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems to review the data on the performance measures and to make recommendations for any changes. Dr. Ewell completed his review in April and presented some recommendations.
D. Initiate Rulemaking Process
Attachment Pol. 4 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Mr. Golden, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the initiation of the rulemaking process for .0308 Drivers' Eligibility Certificate.
E. Allocation of Funds HB-275
Attachment Pol. 7 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Mr. Golden, seconded by Ms. Knighton, the Board approved the recommendations for allocation of funds regarding House Bill 275 proposals. Thirty-one proposals were received and total dollar requests exceeded $16,000,000. The proposals which were recommended by the review committee for approval for 1999-2000, are listed below.
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
"Enka Center Proposal" $509,000
Blue Ridge Community College (Consortium Agent)
"Electronic Commerce Development Project" $600,000
Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute
"Interactive, Real-time Business/Industry Articulation" $291,000
Cape Fear Community College
"Vocational Training Partnership-Truck Body Repair" $200,000
Craven Community College
"The Initiation of the Development of a Permanent $300,000
Collaborative Delivery System of Higher Education
in Eastern North Carolina"
Stanly Community College
"E-Skills Training Solution: A Collaborative $450,000
Partnership to Deliver Internet-Based Information
Technology Skills Training"
Wake Technical Community College $650,000
"Manufacturing Technology/Plastics Concentration
Regional Instructional Laboratory"
Total $3,000,000Program Services Committee
, R. Carolyn Harmon, ChairFor Information
A. Criminal Justice Regional Planning and Training Program
1996-1999 Report
Attachment Prog.1 in Folder 5-00
The Board was presented the Criminal Justice Regional Planning and Training Program Report for 1996-99. The mission of this program is to identify and address the unique needs and levels of education and training not currently being provided to criminal justice personnel across North Carolina. During the three-year period, the program served 7,278 criminal justice personnel with 324 course offerings totaling 3,868 hours of training.
B. Summary of 1999 National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Results
Attachment Prog. 2 in Folder 5-00
The Board was presented information on the 1999 passing rates for nursing graduates in the North Carolina Community College System. While eight colleges had scores below 80 percent, twenty-four colleges had a perfect passing rate of 100 percent. The primary reason given by colleges for scores below 80 percent in both the practical nursing and registered nursing programs was that of not having a large pool of applicants, thus having to accept marginal students into the program.
C. Contractual Services - Purchase of Family Literacy Video and Print
Materials
Attachment Prog. 3 in Folder 5-00
The Board was given information regarding a contract with Intelecom for the purchase of Family Literacy Video and Print Materials.
For Action
A. Curriculum Program Applications
On a motion by Ms. Harmon, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved the following curriculum programs at the colleges listed on the condition that equipment funds are available to the colleges and operating funds generated by the budget formula will permit the offering of the program without any special allocation of funds. (23 NCAC 2E.0201 (a.).
Caldwell Community College, D50260 Industrial Management Technology [diploma](local) and A40380 Surveying Technology (local); Carteret Community College, A25121 Business Administration/Electronic Commerce (local); Central Carolina Community College, *A___ Library and Information Technology (regional) and A25290 Internet Technologies (local); Davidson County Community College, A55240 Fire Protection Technology (local); Forsyth Technical Community College, A45160 Cardiovascular Sonography (local), A45380 Human Services Technology (local), A45750 Therapeutic Massage (local); Guilford Technical Community College, A25290 Internet Technologies (local), A40400 Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (local) and *A___ Entertainment Technology (local); Martin Community College, D45240 Dental Assisting [Diploma](local); Mitchell Community College, A35140 Building Construction Technology (local); Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, A45400 Medical Assisting (local); South Piedmont Community College, C45600 Phlebotomy [Certificate](regional) and A45470 Therapeutic Massage (regional); Southwestern Community College, *A____Outdoor Leadership (local); Wake Technical Community College, A25290 Internet Technologies (local); and, Wayne Community College, A25290 Internet Technologies (local).
* Curriculum new to the System
B. Autonomous Associate in Arts (A10100) Program - Alamance Community College
On a motion by Ms. Harmon, seconded by Dr. Council, the Board approved an autonomous Associate in Arts program beginning fall 2000 at Alamance Community College. Alamance previously maintained a contract with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNC-G) to offer the Associate in Arts program. Based upon the success of the contracted program and the establishment of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement with the University of North Carolina System, Alamance feels that now is the time to implement their own Associate in Arts program. UNC-G is supportive of their decision.
C. NC Motorcycle Safety Education Program - Lenoir Community College
Attachment Prog. 6 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Ms. Harmon, seconded by Mr. Bryant, the Board approved renewal of a contract with Lenoir Community College, not to exceed $320,000 for fiscal year 2000-2001, to provide a Motorcycle Safety Education Program throughout the community colleges. This contract is subject to the availability of funds.
D. Curriculum Standards Revisions
Attachment Prog. 7 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Ms. Harmon, seconded by Mr. Golden, the Board approved revisions to the following curriculum standards.
A40400 Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology
Wake Technical Community College requested changes to Telecommunications and Network Engineering Technology (A40400): Remove CIS 111 from the core, reduce core hours from 19 SHC to 17 SHC and modify the name of TNE 111 from "Data/Computer Networks I" to "Campus Networks I". Central Piedmont Community College also approves of this change because it provides more flexibility to the curriculum.
A25400 Real Estate
The North Carolina Real Estate Commission mandates a change in hours for RLS 112, Real Estate Fundamentals, given the history of declining real estate license examination performance in recent years.
C55120 Basic Law Enforcement Training (Certificate)
The Criminal Justice and Training and Education Standards Commission and the Sheriffs' Education and Training Standards Commission have adopted an updated Basic Law Enforcement Training program curriculum with a mandated August 1, 2000 implementation date.
A15260 Landscape Gardening
Credit hours for LSG 231 Landscape Supervision (core course) was changed from 0-9-0-3 to
2-6-0-4 by the Curriculum Review Committee.
E. Curriculum Program Terminations
Attachment Prog. 8 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Ms. Harmon, seconded by Mr. Middlesworth, the Board approved curriculum program terminations at Carteret Community College, A2536A Office Systems Technology-Legal; Fayetteville Technical Community College, C25280 Insurance; South Piedmont Community College, A2512A Business Administration/Banking and Finance, C55400 Manicuring/Nail Technology, A30280 Photographic Technology, C55230 Esthetics Technology, A55140 Cosmetology, D55140 Cosmetology, C55160 Cosmetology Instructor, A2512F Business Administration/Marketing and Retailing; and, Wayne Community College, A4538A Human Services Technology/Developmental Disabilities, and A4538C Human Services Technology/Mental Health.
FINANCE AND CAPITAL NEEDS COMMITTEE, James J. Woody, Jr., Chair
For Information
A. Bond Status Report
Attachment FC-1 in Folder 5-00
The Board was presented the Bond Project Status Report - Ongoing Projects as of April 30, 2000.
B. Renovation and Repair Expenditures
Attachment FC-2 in Folder 5-00
The Board was presented the 1999 State Capital Improvement Funds (R and R Funds) Status Report as of May 19, 2000.
C. Project Status Report
Attachment FC-3 in Folder 5-00
The Board was presented information regarding projects funded with 1999 Capital Improvement Appropriation as of May 19, 2000.
D. Capital Improvement Distribution ($600,000,000)
Attachment FC-4 in Folder 5-00
The Board was presented the attachment $600,000,000 Capital Improvement Request 2000-2001 with Contingency Reserve with Local Ability to Pay and Overmatch. An addendum was also provided to the Board which highlighted the Joint House/Senate Conferees report which was the Conference Report on Senate Bill 912, otherwise known as the Bond Bill.
The Board deviated from the agenda and recognized Benjamin S. Ruffin, Chairman of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, to address the Board regarding the bond issue. He stated that "it is historic for North Carolina" for the community college system and the university system to come together on such a great issue such as this. He continued on by saying we have a partnership with education and economics in North Carolina that has made our state great. He said the success or failure of the bond depends on our continuing to work together.
Status Report on 2 Percent Transfer
Attachment FC-5 in Folder 5-00
The Board was presented the 2 Percent Transfer Restriction report for the
reporting period of
April 30, 2000
F. Receipts Update
Attachment FC-6 in Folder 5-00
The Board was presented information regarding estimated receipts.
G. 2001-03 Expansion Budget Development Process
Attachment FC-7 in Folder 5-00
The Board was presented timeline information regarding the 2001-03 Expansion Budget Development process. The schedule establishes a September 29, 2000, deadline for submitting the 2001-03 expansion budget to the Governor and the Office of State Budget and Management.
For Action
A. Contractual Services - College Information Systems Project
Attachment FC-9 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved a contract with Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. for Datatel, Inc.'s Colleague integrated software, and services to enhance and implement the software, for a total amount of $42,454,017, beginning in June 2000.
Mr. Woody called on Ms. Marcia Daniel, who co-chaired this project, to speak briefly to the Board. Ms. Daniel is Vice President of Educational Programs and Student Services at Randolph Community College.
B. Contractual Services - Data Warehouse Project
Attachment FC-10 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved a contract with ACS/Consultec, Inc., contingent upon the cost being determined.
C. Contractual Services - Purchase of Family Literacy Video and Print
Materials
Attachment FC-11 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Ms. Harmon, the Board approved a contract with Intelecom for the purchase of Family Video and Print Materials and the rights to duplicate those products. Intelcom is creating a television and video-based family literacy distance education program with learner/teacher support materials. Intelecom is partnering with seven states, the United States Department of Education, and the National Adult Professional Development Consortium (State Directors of Adult Education) to pool resources to defray production costs. By joining this partnership, North Carolina will receive the Family Literacy Core Products with rights to copy all materials.
D. Contractual Services - Zenworks Installation Project
Attachment FC-12 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Bryant, the Board approved a contract in the amount of $9,200 with 4Front, Inc. for the Zenworks Installation Project. The project is to be completed by June 15, 2000. Zenworks is a product from Novell that will increase the speed and efficiency of desktop management. The increased efficiency will reduce the need to secure additional technical support positions and staff to effectively manage the computers.
E. Contractual Services - Wireless Communications
Attachment FC-13 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Ms. Harmon, the Board approved a
contract for the services of Robert J. Rini, Attorney at Law, of Rini, Coran
& Lancellotta, P.C., Washington, DC, to provide (1) an analysis of the
existing contracts between Wireless One of North Carolina and the community
colleges for Instructional Television Fixed Services (ITFS) (2) recommendations
for modifications to the contracts and (3) an analysis of the value of the
existing and pending ITFS licenses and negotiation of the value with Wireless
One of North Carolina. The recommended contract for Mr. Rini is for a "not
to exceed" amount of $35,000, and will be completed by
June 30, 2000.
F. Costs for Extracting Data from the Data Automation Center
Attachment FC-15 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Ms. Harmon, the Board approved purchase requests to epixtech, inc for custom programming and to output data from the Data Automation Center for migration to the Sirsi Unicorn Academe library system. The total cost is not to exceed $15,370.
G. Lease Purchase Agreement at Caldwell Community College and Technical
Institute
Attachment FC-16 in Folder 5-00
On a motion by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Watkins, the Board approved a request from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute for a lease purchase contract for a high-speed digital copier. This contract is for five years for a total cost of $290,230, and at the end of the five-year period, the college has the option to purchase the equipment for the current fair market value. This contract meets the above provisions and the college has no other outstanding contracts over $100,000 or greater than three years using state funds.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE, Thomas C. King, Jr., Chair
In the absence of the committee chair, Mr. Middlesworth reported on the following:
The Legislative Committee and Finance Committee met jointly to hear updates on the bond issue.
The brochure which went to all the legislators regarding our budget needs.
Copies of the brochure were provided for the Board members.
Mr. Boyles commented that we need to develop a scheme to make sure repairs and renovations are kept current; a plan which could include a series of pictures from each campus that would show the projects which were financed by bond proceeds. He stated that these pictures would be a real plus for us in going forward. He expressed concern that every time there is a revenue crunch, the repairs and improvement account is the first one to be frozen, deleted or eliminated. Mr. Boyles asked President Lancaster if he and the staff could put together some talking points for us regarding the bond issue so we could all be in agreement on the subject.
SYSTEM PRESIDENT'S REPORT, H. Martin Lancaster
The full text of President Lancaster's report is on the North Carolina Community College System Web site. To find this report, click on General Information, President, State Board.
RESIGNATION OF BOARD MEMBER
President Lancaster reported that Sharon Decker had submitted her resignation to the Speaker of the House, citing that her new job at Tanner Companies and resultant work and travel demands do not allow her to continue as a member of the Board. The House will fill that vacancy before they leave. The Speaker of the House is prepared to activate the selection committee of the legislature to name a replacement for Ms. Decker.
CHAIR'S REMARKS, G. Herman Porter
Dr. Porter spoke of the importance of passing the bond issue and
asked that every State Board
member be active in their support for the bonds.
DATES OF NEXT MEETINGS
The next meeting dates of the Board are Thursday and Friday, July 27-28,
2000, in Raleigh.
ADJOURNMENT
By acclamation, the Board adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
Secretary
H. Martin Lancaster, System President
APPROVED BY:
Chair
G. Herman Porter
Agenda attachments referenced in this document were previously mailed and therefore are not attached to these minutes. If copies are needed, please contact the Office of State Board Affairs, North Carolina Community College System, 200 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27603-1379, (919) 733-7051.
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