LATTA SCHOOL BOARD
October 14, 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, October 14, 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, and Eleanor Powers. Shawn Myers and JoAnn Williamson were absent.
Chair Kyle Berry welcomed all present and called the meeting to order. Stephanie Ard opened with prayer.
The Teacher/Support Staff Members of the Year were recognized by the board.
There being no corrections or additions to the September 9, 2025 minutes and the current agenda, Ray George made a motion that they stand approved. Vanessa Harrison seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
OLD BUSINESS
Stephanie Ard reminded the board members of the upcoming Delegate Assembly in December. Stephanie Ard shared the changes that were made to rule GCCAAA-R and exhibits GCCAAA-E and GCCAAA-E(2) based on discussion after the 1st reading at the last board meeting. Chair Kyle Berry asked if there were any questions, hearing none he called for a motion to approve GCCAAA-R, GCCAAA-E, and GCCAAA-E(2). Ray George made a motion and Eleanor Powers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
Donna Taylor presented the status report for August 2025 on the General Fund budget. Sandy Jones gave an update on IB results, Career Readiness Results, and Professional
Development.
No operational report update.
Stephanie Ard gave a personnel update and shared about a Track Trail Partnership Latta was awarded due to our Viking Trail. She also gave an update on the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and the SC Department of Environmental Services Recycling Education Grant. Lastly, she updated the board on our Communication platform, Apptegy and a new piece we have added, Rooms.
NEW BUSINESS
Stephanie Ard discussed Policies BE, BEA, JH, JH-R, JHE, ECAH, EF-R, GBAA-E(2), JIAA E(2), GBAA-E(3), and IKE. Discussion was held about these policies and forms. Chair Kyle
Berry called for a motion to waive the second reading and approve Policies BE, BEA, JH, JH-R, JHE, ECAH, EF-R, GBAA-E(2), JIAA-E(2), GBAA-E(3), and IKE. Ray George made a motion and Eleanor Powers seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
Nan Carmichael discussed the Local Board Approved Electives. Chair Kyle Berry called for a motion to approve the Local Board Approved Electives as noted. Vanessa Harrison made a motion and Ray George 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, Eleanor Powers made a motion to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. Vanessa Harrison seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
