LATTA SCHOOL BOARD
Minutes
May 12, 2026
(Minutes submitted are unofficial until approved at the next month’s regular monthly meeting.
Trustees present were Kyle Berry, Ray George, Vanessa Harrison, Shawn Myers, and JoAnn Williamson. Eleanor Powers was absent.
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 April 7, 2026 minutes and the current agenda,
Shawn Myers made a motion that they stand approved. JoAnn Williamson seconded the motion.
Vote was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
Stephanie Ard gave an update on the Mobile Panic Alert System.
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
Donna Taylor presented the status report for March 2026 on the General Fund budget.
Donna Taylor presented the 2026-2027 general fund budget. A motion was made by Ray George and seconded by Shawn Myers to approve second reading of the budget. Vote was
unanimous.
Sandy Jones gave an update on the district strategic plan and each principal shared what they are doing within their schools to meet the goals listed in the school renewal plan. She also shared the date for graduation and Nan Carmichael provided tickets for each board member.
Sandy Jones shared a list of the Local Board Approved Electives. Shawn Myers made a motion they stand approved and Vanessa Harrison seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Stephanie Ard gave an operations update on the summer schedule and tasks to be completed. Stephanie Ard gave a state testing update as well as a legislative update. She also provided an update on a donation that the Latta Schools Educational Foundation received to help fund a summer projects. She also shared that due to a donation the district was able to secure another house for staff.
NEW BUSINESS
Stephanie Ard informed the board of additional personnel changes. She shared the new hires and which positions and schools they will be teaching in. She also shared additional resignations.
Kyle Berry called for a motion to approve the personnel changes. JoAnn Williamson made a motion and Shawn Myers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
CITIZEN INPUT ON ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO SCHOOLS
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ray George made a motion to go into executive session at 7:55 to discuss a personnel matter. JoAnn Williamson seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. JoAnn Williamson made a motion at 8:05 to end executive session. Vanessa Harrison seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
FORMAL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
NONE
There being no further business, JoAnn Williamson made a motion to adjourn at 8:06 p.m.
Shawn Myers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
