Taken from the minutes of the Latta School Board
(Minutes submitted are unofficial until approved at the next month’s regular monthly meeting.)
The Latta School Board of Trustees met for their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Latta High School library.
Trustees present were Kyle Berry, Ray George, Vanessa Harrison, Eleanor Powers and JoAnn Williamson. Linda James and Stuart Poston were absent.
Chair Kyle Berry welcomed all present and Dr. John Kirby opened with prayer.
There being no corrections or additions to the April 11, 2017 minutes, Chair Kyle Berry ruled that they stand approved.
OLD
BUSINESS
Dr. John Kirby updated the Board on the Conser Fund Grant payment schedule.
The Board was updated on the current lease payment schedules.
DEPARTMENTAL
BUSINESS
Donna Taylor presented the status report for March 2017 on the General Fund budget.
A motion was made by Vanessa Harrison and seconded by Eleanor Powers to accept as first reading the 2017-2018 school year general operations budget as presented by Donna Taylor. Vote was unanimous.
Dr. John Kirby updated the Board on funds needed from reserve.
George Liebenrood asked for Board approval to begin writing federal projects. A motion for approval to write the 2017-2018 Federal Projects for the District was made by Ray George and seconded by Eleanor Powers. Vote was unanimous.
Leigh Sloan updated the board on the end of the year Latta High School activities.
Larry Legette gave an update on summer projects.
Eleanor Powers shared the Ellis Performing Arts Center upcoming events with the Board.
Dr. John Kirby updated the Board on items to be discussed at the June Board Retreat.
NEW
BUSINESS
Upon Dr. John Kirby’s recommendation, a motion to approve the hiring of Crystal Berry, Jonathan Griggs, Jacqueline O’Neal, and Lindsey Rogers was made by Eleanor Powers and seconded by JoAnn Williamson.
The motion passed unanimously with Kyle Berry abstaining.
Meeting reconvened at the Ellis Performing Arts Center. Latta High School students shared enjoyment of robotics courses, mechatronics courses, and International Baccalaureate courses.
Musical selections of the Latta High School production of The Little Mermaid, Jr. were performed.
