The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Administrative Conference Room.

            Trustees present were Kyle Berry, Edward Bethea, Vanessa Harrison, Linda James, Betty Jo Johnson, and Kenneth Kitts. Eddie Watson was absent.

            Chairperson Betty Jo Johnson welcomed all present, and Dr. Kirby opened with prayer.

            There being no corrections or additions to the June 10, 2014 minutes, Chair Johnson ruled that they stand approved.

            Old Business:

·         A motion was made by Kenneth Kitts and seconded by Linda James to approve first reading and waive second reading of policy JFAB. Vote was unanimous.

·         Dr. Kirby gave an update on the new Latta Elementary School Opening.

            Departmental Business:

·         Donna Taylor presented the status report for May and June of the General Fund budget.

·         Esther Rogers gave an update on the School Crisis Management Plans.

·         Esther Rogers presented the 2014 results of the SCPASS student performance and the HSAP student performance.

·         Larry Legette gave an update on the custodial plans for all Latta Schools.

·         Dr. Kirby gave an update of the Superintendent’s goals for the 2014-2015 school year.

·         A motion to approve the administrative reorganization plan for the 2015-2016 was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Linda James. Vote was unanimous.

New Business:

·         Upon Dr. Kirby’s recommendation, a motion to accept the resignations of Wilhelmenia Patterson and Jennilyn Pittman and to approve the hiring of Freda McInnis, Bradley Richardson, Brandy Sapp, Patricia Gates and Ada Martin was made by Kenneth Kitts and seconded by Vanessa Harrison. Vote was unanimous.

·         A motion was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Kyle Berry to approve first reading and waive second reading of policy IKAA. Vote was unanimous.

·         A motion to reconstitute the Latta Elementary School and the Latta Middle School PTOs and dissolve the current Latta Early Childhood Center PTO was made by Kyle Berry and seconded by Vanessa Harrison. Vote was unanimous.

·         A motion was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Kyle Berry that the current 2013-2014 General Fund Money Account from the old Latta early Childhood Center would flow to the new Latta Elementary School and that the current 2013-2014 General Fund money Account from the old Latta Elementary School would flow to Latta Middle School. Vote was unanimous.

·         A motion was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Kyle Berry that 100% of the old Latta Early Childhood Center PTO money will go to the new Latta Elementary School PTO and half of the Old Latta Elementary School PTO money will go to the new Latta Elementary School PTO and half will go to Latta Middle School PTO. Vote was unanimous.

·         A motion to approve two applications for diploma requests was made by Kenneth Kitts and seconded by Edward Bethea. Motion to approve voted 5 to 1 with Kyle Berry opposed.

·         A motion was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Kyle Berry to approve the Latta High School local electives.

            There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Kenneth Kitts. Vote was unanimous.