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, September 13, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Administrative Conference Room.
Trustees present were Kyle Berry, Ray George, Vanessa Harrison, Stuart Poston, and JoAnn Williamson. Linda James and Eleanor Powers were absent.
Kyle Berry welcomed all present and Dr. Kirby opened with prayer.
Jodie Branham was recognized as Teacher of the Year for the district.
There being no corrections or additions to the August 8, 2016 minutes, Chair Berry ruled that they stand approved.

DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
Donna Taylor presented the status reports for July 2016 on the General Fund budget.
The annual update of Federal Programs was given by George Liebenrood.
Stuart Poston made a motion to approve Math Foundations and World Cultures as high school elective courses. Vanessa Harrison seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. George Liebenrood gave an update on ACT scores.
An update on the Athletic Hall of Fame process was given by George Liebenrood.
Larry Legette gave an update on the need for preventative maintenance. The Board supported the needs as to how administration would address such.
An update on out of district fees was given by Dr. Kirby.  Further information will be presented at another Board meeting before any determination will be made to the future of the fee structure.
Dr. Kirby discussed with the Board some athletics scheduling issues and the Board supported Latta High School Administration and Coaches in establishing schedules that best suited the needs our student athletes.

NEW BUSINESS:
A motion was made by Ray George and seconded by JoAnn Williamson to accept first reading and waive second reading of the following policies:
-KBB- Parents Rights and Responsibilities;
-IHAM- Health Education;
-IHAM-E- Opt-out Form;
-IHAC- Social Studies Education;
-ILBB-R- State Program Assessments;
-GCB-  Professional Staff Contracts and Compensation;
-GCQF-R-  Discipline Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff;
-IJA-  Comparability of Services;
-GDBC-R- Support Staff Supplementary Pay/Overtime; and
-BEC- Executive Sessions/ Open Meetings
Vote was unanimous.
A motion was made by Stuart Poston and seconded by Ray George to accept as first reading following policies:
-IKA-  Grading/Assessment Systems;
-IKA-R- Grading/ Assessment Systems: and
-GBEBC- Gifts to and Solicitation by Staff.
Vote was unanimous.
The Board decided to defer nominating a delegate to the South Carolina School Board Association’s 2016 Delegate Assembly until October School Board meeting.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Stuart Poston and seconded by Vanessa Harrison. Vote was unanimous.