Unofficial Minutes
The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the District Administrative Conference Room. In accordance with S.C. Code of Laws, 1985, Section 30-4-80(e), The Dillon Herald was notified of the time, date, place and agenda of this meeting. The agenda is also posted in the District Office and on the district website.
Trustees present were Edward Bethea, Vanessa Harrison, Betty Jo Johnson, and Eleanor Powers. Kyle Berry and Linda James were absent.
Betty Jo Johnson welcomed all present and Dr. Kirby opened with prayer.
There being no corrections or additions to the September 8, 2015 minutes, Chair Johnson ruled that they stand approved.

OLD BUSINESS
None

DEPARTMENTAL
BUSINESS
Donna Taylor presented the status report for August 2015 on the General Fund budget.
Donna Taylor stated that auditors would be present at the November 10, 2015 board meeting to update board members on the audit.
George Liebenrood presented the 2015 SAT and ACT test scores. The Exceptional Children Update Report was presented by Sandra Jones. Theresa Rogers presented the Food Service Report. The Transportation Report was presented by King McCoy. Dr. Kirby updated the Board on school improvements.

NEW BUSINESS
A motion was made by Eleanor Powers and seconded by Edward Bethea to approve first reading and waive second reading of the following policies:
ADF – Wellness Policies
BEDA – Board Meeting Notification
BEDB – Board Agenda
EFE – Competitive Food Sales
EFE-R – Competitive Food Sales Regulation
GCD – Professional Staff Vacations
GDD – Support Staff Vacations
GCO-R – Evaluation of Professional Staff Regulation
IC – School Year
IHBH – Charter Schools
ILB-R – Test/Assessment Regulation
JFABD – Admission of Homeless Students
Vote was unanimous.

CITIZEN INPUT ON
ITEMS OF GENERAL
INTEREST TO
SCHOOLS
None

EXECUTIVE SESSION
A motion was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Eleanor Powers to go into executive session to discuss the request by a paraprofessional for an appeal hearing for termination of employment.

FORMAL ACTION ON
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon reconvening from executive session a motion was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Vanessa Harrison to deny the request by a paraprofessional for an appeal hearing for termination and support administration’s process and decision of such employment termination. Vote was unanimous.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Edward Bethea, seconded by Eleanor Powers. Vote was unanimous.