LATTA SCHOOL BOARD
Minutes
August 12, 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, August 12, 2025 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 agenda is also posted in the District Office and on the district website.
Trustees present were Kyle Berry, Ray George, Vanessa Harrison, Shawn Myers, Stuart Poston, and Eleanor Powers. JoAnn Williamson was absent.
Chair Kyle Berry welcomed all present and called the meeting to order. Stephanie Ard opened with prayer.
Chair Kyle Berry recognized Kris Lane, booster club President, to share updates on what the booster club has been able to accomplish. Kris Lane shared how the booster club has been able to support Latta athletics over the past year and thanked the board for allowing them to continue to support Latta athletics. Chair Kyle Berry also recognized Troy Jones as the new SRO at Latta High School.
There being no corrections or additions to the June 10, 2025 minutes, Eleanor Powers made a motion to approve the minutes. Shawn Myers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
None
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
Donna Taylor updated the board on the amount and disbursement of the teacher supply check and the retention bonuses. She then presented the status reports for May 2025 and June 2025 on the General Fund budget.
Sandy Jones gave an update on professional development and eLearning requirements.
Larry Legette gave an operational report.
Jenna Deaver and Pam Lane gave a food service report on cafeteria upgrades, overflow seating upgrades, student meals, and future Stephanie Ard updated the Board on school opening, summer projects, school safety priority funds, and upcoming school events.
Eleanor Powers gave an update on upcoming EPAC events.
NEW BUSINESS
Stephanie Ard updated the Board on new personnel and resignations.
Chair Kyle Berry called for a motion to accept the personnel actions and resignations as noted. Eleanor Powers made a motion and Vanessa Harrison seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Stuart Poston shared that this would be his last Board Meeting. He shared that he will be stepping down from the Latta School Board to pursue working with the softball team.
CITIZEN INPUT ON ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO SCHOOLS
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
FORMAL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
There being no further business, Vanessa Harrison made a motion to adjourn at 7:24 p.m.
Shawn Myers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
