LATTA SCHOOL BOARD
Minutes
February 10, 2026
(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 10, 2026 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).
Trustees present were Kyle Berry, Ray George, Vanessa Harrison, 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.
There being no corrections or additions to the January 13, 2026 minutes and the current agenda, Joann Williamson made a motion that they stand approved. Shawn Myers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
None
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
Donna Taylor presented the status report for December 2025 on the General Fund budget.
Nan Carmichael gave an update about programming and extracurricular activities at the high school.
Mrs. Sandra Gomillion and two of her students, Madeline Solter and Hayden Bullard, to share about the Engineering classes at the high school. Mrs. Gomillion shared about the different courses she teaches and that she was looking forward to a fourth class being added. Madeline and Hayden shared what they have learned through the engineering classes and how that has helped them in their other classes as well. They then showed a project they were working on in class and how it worked.
Pam Lane gave an update on child nutrition and food service.
Stephanie Weatherford shared an update on Pierce Group Benefits and the Employee Assistance Program that will be provided for all staff.
Stephanie Ard shared an overview of Leader in Me and the plans for implementation this coming year.
NEW BUSINESS
Stephanie Ard discussed the recommendations for professional and paraprofessional staff, as well as extra duty recommendations. Upon the principals’ and superintendent’s
recommendations, a motion to approve the professional and paraprofessional contracts and extra duty contracts as presented for the 2026-2027 school year was made by Ray George and seconded by JoAnn Williamson. Vote was unanimous.
Stephanie Ard 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, JoAnn Williamson made a motion to adjourn at 7:50 p.m.
Shawn Myers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
