LATTA SCHOOL BOARD
Minutes
September 9, 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, September 9, 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 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, Shawn Myers, Eleanor Powers, and JoAnn Williamson.
Chair Kyle Berry welcomed all present and called the meeting to order. Stephanie Ard opened with prayer.
There being no corrections or additions to the August 12, 2025 minutes and the current agenda, Ray George made a motion that they stand approved. JoAnn Williamson seconded the motion.
Vote was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
None
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
Donna Taylor presented the status report for July 2025 on the General Fund budget.
Sandy Jones gave an update on scores recognized by the South Carolina Department of Education and SCREADY/EOC scores for the 2024-2025 school year.
Larry Legette gave an operational report on the schools and jobs that are being finished.
A transportation update was given by Larry Legette.
Stephanie Ard gave an update on the Superintendents’ Symposium she attended. She announced Homecoming 2025 will be October 24 and informed the board of the celebration we would be having on September 11th for all of our Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Member of the Year candidates.
NEW BUSINESS
Stephanie Ard updated the Board on the SCSBA Delegate Assembly being held in December.
Stephanie Ard informed the board of the updates in Policy GBC. Chair Kyle Berry called for a motion to waive the second reading and approve Policy GBC. Shawn Myers made a motion and JoAnn Williamson seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Stephanie Ard informed the board of the updates in Policy GCB. Chair Kyle Berry called for a motion to waive the second reading and approve Policy GCB. Eleanor Powers made a motion and JoAnn Williamson seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Stephanie Ard informed the board of the updates in Policies GCC & GDC. Chair Kyle Berry called for a motion to waive the second reading and approve Policies GCC & GDC. JoAnn Williamson made a motion and Shawn Myers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Stephanie Ard introduced Policies GCCAAA, GCCAAA-R, and forms GCCAAA-E, & GCCAAA-E(2). Discussion was held about these policies and forms. Chair Kyle Berry called
for a motion to waive the second reading and approve Policy GCCAAA. Shawn Myers made a motion and JoAnn Williamson seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Chair Kyle Berry made a motion to table Policies GCCAAA-R, GCCAAA-E, & GCCAAA-E(2) to have further discussion. Eleanor Powers made a motion and Ray George seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Stephanie Ard informed the board of the updates in Policies GCK & GCQC/GCQD. Chair Kyle Berry called for a motion to waive the second reading and approve Policy GCK. JoAnn Williamson made a motion and Shawn Myers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Chair Kyle Berry called for a motion to waive the second reading and approve Policy GCQC/GCQD.
Shawn Myers made a motion and Eleanor Powers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Stephanie Ard informed the board of the updates in Policies IC, GCLE, & GCLE-R. Chair Kyle Berry called for a motion to waive the second reading and approve Policies IC, GCLE, & GCLE
R. JoAnn Williamson made a motion and Eleanor Powers 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, Shawn Myers made a motion to adjourn at 7:19 p.m. JoAnn Williamson seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
