Taken from the Latta School Board minutes for January 14, 2020 (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, January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.in the District Administrative Conference Room.
Trustees present were Kyle Berry, Ray George, Kwame Hennagan, Eleanor Powers and JoAnn Williamson. Vanessa Harrison and Stuart Poston were absent.
Chair Kyle Berry welcomed all present and Dr. John Kirby opened with prayer.
Cayden Mishue was recognized for achieving a perfect score on the SC Ready Math test.
There being no corrections or additions to the November 12, 2019 minutes and the current agenda, Chair Kyle Berry ruled that they stand approved.

DEPARTMENAL
BUSINESS:
Donna Taylor presented the status reports for October 2019 and November 2019 on the General Fund budget.
A motion to approve the 2020-2022 three-year audit contract from Harper, Poston & Moree, P.A. was made by Eleanor Powers and seconded by JoAnn Williamson. Vote was unanimous.
Robert McIntyre gave an update on Blackboard services and social media monitoring.
George Liebenrood gave an update on engineer course equipment and the Hall of Fame.
An update on baseball field lights, HVAC and roofing was given by Larry Legette.
Robert McIntyre gave an update on the elementary school HVAC.
Dr. John Kirby reminded board members to complete the Ethics Form by deadline of March 30, 2020.
The board was updated on the 2020-2022 sports realignment.
Eleanor Powers shared the Ellis Performing Arts Center upcoming events with the Board.
In observance of School Board Recognition Month, each board member was presented a South Carolina School Board Association pin and a gift certificate to Shuler’s BBQ.

NEW BUSINESS:
Upon Dr. John Kirby’s recommendation for district office and transportation staff and the principals’ recommendations for professional and paraprofessional school staff, a motion to approve the contracts as presented for the 2020-2021 school year was made by Ray George and seconded by JoAnn Williamson. Vote was unanimous.
Dr. John Kirby discussed the superintendent’s evaluation process with the Board.