Latta School Board
Minutes
March 14, 2017
(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, March 14, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. in the Latta Elementary School Library.
Trustees present were Kyle Berry, Ray George, Vanessa Harrison, Stuart Poston, Eleanor Powers, and JoAnn Williamson. Linda James was absent.
Chair Kyle Berry welcomed all present and Dr. John Kirby opened with prayer.
Dr. John Kirby conducted the election of Board Officers. A motion was made by Stuart Poston and seconded by Ray George to keep the current slate of Officers that are now serving. They are as follows: Kyle Berry, Chair; Eleanor Powers, Vice-Chair; and Linda James, Secretary. Vote was unanimous.
There being no corrections or additions to the February 14, 2017 minutes, Chair Kyle Berry ruled that they stand approved.
OLD BUSINESS
George Liebenrood updated the Board on the Athletic Hall of Fame organizational meeting.
Board Members were reminded by Chair Kyle Berry to complete ethic forms by March 30, 2017.
DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS
Dr. John Kirby presented the status report for January 2017 on the General Fund budget.
The accreditation report status of Latta Schools was given by George Liebenrood.
George Liebenrood presented Science and Algebra textbooks selected for adoption for the 2017-2018 school year. A motion to adopt the textbooks selected was made by Eleanor Powers and seconded by Stuart Poston. Vote was unanimous.
Dr. John Kirby updated the Board on the gardens at Latta Elementary School.
Eleanor Powers shared the Ellis Performing Arts Center upcoming events with the Board.
An update on the Happy Feet project was given by Dr. John Kirby.
Dr. Kirby gave an update of the naming of the Alex H. “Buddy” Johnson Memorial Baseball Stadium.
Dollie Morrell, teachers, parents and students updated the Board on the Montessori program.
NEW BUSINESS
None.
CITIZEN INPUT ON ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST TO SCHOOLS
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
None.
FORMAL ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION
There being no further business, Chair Kyle Berry adjourned the meeting.