LATTA SCHOOL BOARD
Minutes
November 11, 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, November 11, 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). Th
Trustees present were Kyle Berry, Ray George, Shawn Myers, Eleanor Powers and JoAnn Williamson. Vanessa Harrison was absent. Kyle Berry welcomed all present, called the meeting to order and Stephanie Ard opened with prayer.
Sandy Jones recognized Landon Gasque for making a perfect score on the 2025 SCREADY Math Spring Assessment and recognized Anna Herring and Cooper Cook for making a perfect score on the 2025 SCREADY ELA Spring Assessment.
There being no corrections or additions to the October 14, 2025 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 September 2025 on the General Fund budget.
Auditor Stacey Moree from Poston, Moree, & Moree, P.A. presented the audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
Sandy Jones presented the district and school report cards and discussion was had.
Stephanie Ard shared with the board about an Aviation and Aeronautics Program Interest.
Stephanie Ard updated the Board on personnel with a recommendation for a new hire for second semester. Kyle Berry called for a motion to approve the hire. Shawn Myers made a motion and JoAnn Williamson seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Mrs. Ard also updated the board on her fall check-ins, the safety grant, enrollment procedures, SC250/DC250, and the upcoming
tree decorating contest.
Robert McIntyre presented the 45th day demographic report and a districtwide technology
update.
NEW BUSINESS
None
CITIZEN INPUT ON ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO SCHOOLS
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Eleanor Powers made a motion to enter executive session at 7:58pm to discuss a personnel matter. JoAnn Williamson seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. JoAnn Williamson made a motion to exit executive session at 8:19. Ray George seconded the motion. Vote was
unanimous.
FORMAL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
None
There being no further business, Shawn Myers made a motion to adjourn at 8:21 p.m. JoAnn Williamson seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
