LATTA SCHOOL BOARD
Minutes
April 8, 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, April 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Latta Elementary School Media Center. In accordance with S.C. Code of Laws of 1976, as amended, Section 30-4-80(E).
Trustees present were Ray George, Vanessa Harrison, Shawn Myers, Eleanor Powers and Stuart Poston. Kyle Berry and JoAnn Williamson were absent.
Eleanor Powers called the meeting to order and welcomed all present and Stephanie Ard opened with prayer.
Eleanor Powers called to amend the Agenda to allow the Latta Elementary School Update to go first.
There being no corrections or additions to the March 11, 2025 minutes Eleanor Powers called for a motion to approve the minutes and the amended agenda. Shawn Myers made a motion and Ray George seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Dollie Morrell welcomed everyone to Latta Elementary School and shared the goals for the 24-25 school year and shared about the different trainings they have had going on this year for the staff. Mrs. Morrell then took everyone on a tour of the gardens and highlighted the hard work of the students and staff. Then there was a performance by the 5K and 5th grade music classes with their drums. The tour ended in the primary wing with the art show created by the 4K & 5K students.
OLD BUSINESS
None
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
Donna Taylor presented the status reports for February 2025 on the General Fund budget.
Donna Taylor presented the 2025-2026 general fund budget. A motion was made by Stuart Poston and seconded by Vanessa Harrison to approve first reading of the budget. Vote was unanimous.
Sandy Jones presented federal projects coming up for renewal for approval to start writing applications. Shawn Myers made a motion and Stuart Poston seconded the motion.
Robert McIntyre shared the 135th day report.
Stephanie Ard shared operational report on our athletic facilities and the LMS/LHS cafeteria.
Stephanie Ard shared information about the SC Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Grant and how the 3rd round is being used to update the Viking Greenway Trail. She then shared about the AED’s that have been strategically placed at all three schools and the softball/baseball field.
Mrs. Ard also shared about the new Athletic Trainer through McLeod and the level of safety and expertise this will provide for athletes.
Lastly she and Robert McIntyre shared about the new keyless entry update that will be done through the school safety grant that was received and the level of safety this will bring to the schools.
NEW BUSINESS
Stephanie Ard informed the board of an additional resignation and new hires. She shared that 3 of the new hires are graduates of Latta High. Eleanor Powers called for a motion to approve the resignation and new hires. Stuart Poston made a motion and Shawn Myers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
CITIZEN INPUT ON ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO SCHOOLS
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
FORMAL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
There being no further business, Stuart Poston made a motion to adjourn at 7:26 p.m. Shawn Myers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
