From The
Unofficial Minutes
The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. in the District Administration Conference Room.
Notices of the meeting were duly exercised and published per school board policy.
Trustees present were: Kyle Berry, Edward Bethea, Janice Boatwright, Linda James, Betty Jo Johnson, Kenneth Kitts and Eddie Watson.
Chair Betty Jo Johnson welcomed all present and Dr. Kirby opened with prayer.
New Trustee Janice Boatwright was introduced and sworn into office by Chair Johnson.
Kenneth Kitts made a motion to reaffirm the election of officers that were elected at the March 8, 2011 board meeting.
They are as follows: Betty Jo Johnson, Chair; Edward Bethea, Vice-Chair; and Kyle Berry, Secretary. Motion was seconded by Eddie Watson and vote was unanimous.
There being no additions or corrections to the June 14, 2011 minutes, Chair Johnson ruled that they stand approved.
Donna Taylor presented the following:
*Status report for May and June on the General Fund budget.
*Teacher Supply Funds- Motion was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Eddie Watson to approve giving the teachers the $250.00 for supplies that is provided by the state. Vote was unanimous.
*After School Care Cost for employees’ children- Motion was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Kyle Berry to approve charging employees $3.00 per child per day or $2.00 per child per day for multiple children in a family for after school care. Vote was unanimous.
Esther Rogers presented the following:
*Technology grant awarded in the amount of $216,000.
*2011 college scholarship totals
*Results of the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) and the Adequate Yearly Progress report (AYP)
*SACS accreditation process- Motion was made by Eddie Watson and seconded by Kenneth Kitts for the district to apply for district SACS accreditation. Vote was unanimous.
Latta High School Agriculture teacher Aaron Miles reported on the tree projects that the agriculture department was participating in. These projects will be a resource to educate students about forestry and gather straw for use within the district.
Upon Dr. Kirby’s recommendation, a motion to approve the hiring of Eva Rappe, Victor Rockhill and Daniel Silvey and accept the resignation of JoAnn Williamson was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Kyle Berry. Vote was unanimous.
A motion to accept as first reading and waive second reading of changes to policies GDD, GCC, GDC, and ADF was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Eddie Watson. Vote was unanimous.
After discussion, Edward Bethea made a motion to amend the motion to include paragraphs five and six on page 2 of policies GCC and GDC and to review these policies at mid-year to see if any adjustments need to be made. Eddie Watson seconded the motion and vote was unanimous.
Dr. Kirby presented policies DFG, JFAB, and KBE. Action on these policies will be considered when more information is received.
Head Varsity Football Coach Kelly Williamson updated the board on the football program. He shared the athletes’ progress and his expectations for them.
A motion was made by Kenneth Kitts and seconded by Eddie Watson affirming that the contracts for the energy grant and bidding process were appropriate under our Board policy. Vote was unanimous.
There was no executive session.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Kyle Berry and seconded by Eddie. Vote was unanimous.
