LATTA SCHOOL BOARD
Minutes
February 11, 2025
(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, February 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Latta High School Media Center. 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, Stuart Poston, Shawn Myers, Eleanor Powers and JoAnn Williamson. Chair Kyle Berry called the meeting to order and welcomed all present and Stephanie Ard opened with prayer.
Kyle Berry recognized Mr. Shawn Myers as our newly appointed board member. Kyle Berry then swore Shawn Myers in by having him take the oath of office. There being no corrections or additions to the January 14, 2025 minutes and the current agenda,
Joann Williamson made a motion that they stand approved. Vanessa Harrison seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
None
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
Donna Taylor presented the status reports for December 2024 on the General Fund budget.
An update on the school renewal plan update process was shared by Stephanie Ard.
Nan Carmichael introduced Madison Griffey and Caydee Herring to share about the Girl Talk Program at the high school. Madison and Caydee shared about the mission and vision of Girl Talk as well as some of the projects they have worked on this year. They shared about the meetings they’ve held and the trip they took to a local Assisted Living Facility. Mrs. Carmichael then shared about achievements and upcoming events at the High School.
Jenna Deaver shared the food service update as well as information about the updated Wellness Policy. Kyle Berry asked for a motion to approve the Wellness Policy. Eleanor Powers made a
motion and Joann Williamson seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Stephanie Ard shared an update on the PowerSchool Data Breach.
NEW BUSINESS
Stephanie Ard introduce Christy Berry who provided information on the LMS/LHS Trip to Greece. Christy shared that the response for those wanted to go on the trip was much larger than expected. Mrs. Ard asked the board, due to the level of interest, to go ahead and approve the 7 day trip to Greece Spring 2026. Kyle Berry called for a motion. Stuart Poston made a motion and Joann Williamson seconded. Vote was unanimous.
Stephanie Ard discussed the recommendations for professional and paraprofessional staff, as well as extra duty recommendations. Upon the principals’ recommendations, a motion to
approve the professional and paraprofessional contracts and extra duty contracts as presented for the 2025-2026 school year was made by Eleanor Powers and seconded by Stuart Poston. Vote
was unanimous.
Kyle Berry shared the results of the superintendent’s evaluation with the Board.
CITIZEN INPUT ON ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO SCHOOLS
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
FORMAL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
There being no further business, Ray George made a motion to adjourn at 7:03 p.m. Joann Williamson seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
