Editor’s Note: These are the unofficial minutes of the Latta School Board. They do not become the official minutes until approved by  the board.

The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 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 Kyle Berry, Edward Bethea, Vanessa Harrison, and Betty Jo Johnson. Linda James and Eleanor Powers were absent.
Betty Jo Johnson welcomed all present and Dr. Kirby opened with prayer.
Betty Jo Johnson recognized Edward Bethea in appreciation of his service as a school board member. Kyle Berry made a motion to approve Edward Bethea as trustee emeritus. Vanessa Harrison seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous.
There being no corrections or additions to the October 13, 2015 minutes, Chair Johnson ruled that they stand approved.

Old Business:
-Betty Jo Johnson stated that the December Board Retreat is postponed until later in the school year.

Departmental Business:
-Donna Taylor presented the status report for September 2015 on the General Fund budget.
– Auditor Bob Harper from Harper, Poston & Moree, P.A. presented the audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015.
-George Liebenrood updated Board members on the plan for the Latta Schools Athletic Hall of Fame.
-Robert McIntyre gave an update on technology.
– The 2015 45th Day Student Count Report was presented by Robert McIntyre.
-Larry Legette updated the Board on the athletic fields irrigation system, fencing, and safety door locks.
– Dr. Kirby gave an update on Project Based Learning plans.

New Business:
-A motion was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Vanessa Harrison to approve that we become associated with the Future Minds Foundation. Vote was unanimous.

Citizen Input on Items of
General Interest
to Schools:
-None

Executive Session:
-The Board went into executive session to discuss the contract proposed for the old elementary school.

Formal Action on
Executive Session:
-Upon reconvening from executive session a motion was made by Kyle Berry and seconded by Vanessa Harrison to allow the superintendent to negotiate discussions to finalize use of the old elementary school. Vote was unanimous.
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Edward Bethea and seconded by Vanessa Harrison. Vote was unanimous.