The Latta Schools Educational Foundation
Mission
The mission of The Latta Schools Educational Foundation is to cultivate resources to improve the educational environment in the Latta School District.Foundation Goals
- To provide additional support for an enriched and challenging education experience that maximizes the learning potential of every student and prepares them to succeed in the 21st century.
- to encourage academic excellence and motivate students and teachers to reach their highest potential by providing funding not available through local, state, or federal sources.
- To award grants for projects that support the curriculum and to fund scholarships.
- To involve the community in the support and improvement of quality education.
- To enhance the education experience by providing financial support and other resources to supplement educational programs, activities, and construction of school facilities, which are not being adequately funded by state or local government.
Programs
LSEF will award financial assistance scholarships to qualified students who plan to pursue post-secondary education or teachers pursuing a master's degree in a specific area of education. Awards will also be given to teachers in the form of competitive mini-grants for specific classroom projects to enhance classroom instruction. Funding can also be directed towards capital projects or in support of school programs.Awards
Listed below are approximate annual scholarships currently being awarded to students in the Latta School District from the endowed restricted funds in the Foundation.
| Name of Scholarship | Annual Award |
|---|---|
| The Ellis Family | $12,000 ($6,000 1st year & $6,000 2nd year) |
| Buddy & Mickey Johnson | $10,000 ($2,500 for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th years) |
| Kirby Performing Arts | $2,500 (Five $500) |
| Geraldine Ard | $1,000 |
| Fred & Bonnie Ellis | $1,000 (Two $500) |
| Alex Johnson | $1,000 |
| John & Vicki Kirby | $1,000 (Two $500) |
| Eddie Rice | $1,000 |
| Moses & Martha Heyward | $800 |
| Neill Berry & Oriana Bethea | $500 |
| McRae Lawn Service | $500 |
| Douglas Parham | $500 |
| Latta Schools Memorials | $250 |
| Alan Schafer | $250 |
| Hugh Watson | $250 |
Board of Directors
| Member | Position | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Kyle Berry | Chairman | January 2025 |
| Martha Heyward | Director | January 2025 |
| Betty Jo Johnson | Director | January 2025 |
| Harold Kornblut | Director | January 2025 |
| LaFon LeGette | Director | January 2025 |
| George Liebenrood | Director | January 2025 |
Board Meetings
| Date | Minutes |
|---|---|
| August 3, 2022 | minutes |
| March 1, 2022 | minutes |
| December 14, 2021 | minutes |
| July 7, 2015 | minutes |
| June 2, 2015 | minutes |
| April 8, 2014 | minutes |
| December 3, 2013 | minutes |
| January 8, 2013 | minutes |
| August 14, 2012 | minutes |
| June 11, 2012 | minutes |
| February 7, 2012 | minutes |
| October 24, 2011 | minutes |
| October 6, 2011 | minutes |
| February 8, 2011 | minutes |
| December 2, 2010 | minutes |
| March 20, 2008 | minutes |