LATTA SCHOOL BOARD
Minutes (Unofficial)
November 12, 2024
(Minutes submitted are unofficial until approved at the next month’s regular monthly meeting.)
The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Administrative Conference Room. In accordance with S.C.
Code of Laws of 1976, as amended, Section 30-4-80(E). The Dillon Herald was notified of the time, date, place and agenda of this meeting. The agenda is also posted in the District Office and
on the district website.
Trustees present were Kyle Berry, Ray George, Vanessa Harrison, Kwame Hennagan, Eleanor Powers and JoAnn Williamson. Stuart Poston was absent. Kyle Berry welcomed all present, called the meeting to order and Stephanie Ard opened with prayer.
Sandy Jones and Emily Mew recognized Luke Huggins for making a perfect score on the 2024 SC READY Math Spring assessment. There being no corrections or additions to the September 10, 2024 minutes and the current agenda, Eleanor Powers made a motion that they stand approved. JoAnn Williamson seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
None
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
Donna Taylor presented the status report for September 2024 on the General Fund budget.
(Report attached becoming part of the minutes.)
Auditor Stacey Moree from Harper, Poston & Moree, P.A. presented the audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. (Audit report attached becoming part of the minutes.)
Sandy Jones presented the school report cards and strategies being used in the school improvement plans for all three schools. (Handouts attached becoming part of the minutes.)
Stephanie Ard gave an update that the bleachers and basketball goals had been installed at Latta Elementary. A regulation floor was able to be painted in the new gym so multiple practices can run simultaneously after school. Stephanie Ard presented that the covering on the dance floor in the dance room is being looked at to be resurface.
Stephanie Ard updated the Board on personnel, Safety Grant, Risk Control Grant, and NETC Forklift Simulator.
Robert McIntyre presented the 45th day demographic report and a districtwide technology update.
NEW BUSINESS
JoAnn Williamson made a motion to approve second reading of policies: JBAC-Comprehensive Health Education Program Compliance, JKE-R-Expulsion of Students, & JICJ-Prohibition of Personal Electronic Communication Devices During the School Day. Eleanor Powers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. All three policies are now in effect.
CITIZEN INPUT ON ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO SCHOOLS
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
FORMAL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
There being no further business, Kwame Hennagan made a motion to adjourn at 7:42 p.m. Vanessa Harrison seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
