Nash County Schools Board initiates closed session to discuss personnel matters

The Nash County Public Schools Board of Education convened on July 14, 2025, at 1 PM for a scheduled meeting. The session began with a motion to waive provisions in the remote participation policy, which was moved by Mr. Weeks and seconded by Mr. Quickfield. The motion passed unanimously.

Following the approval of the policy waiver, the board conducted a roll call to confirm attendance. All members were present, including Mr. Edwards, Mr. Gray, Dr. Chavis, Mr. James, Mr. Wheat, Mr. Dunn, Mr. Bussey, and Dr. Washington.

The next item on the agenda was the adoption of the meeting agenda itself. Mr. Weeks moved to adopt the agenda, and Mr. Whitfield seconded the motion. The board voted in favor, and the motion carried.

Subsequently, the board moved to enter a closed session. Mr. Whitfield made the motion to go into closed session, citing General Statute 143-318.11 to discuss confidential personnel files and to consult with the board's attorney to maintain attorney-client privilege. The motion received a second from Mr. Owens and was approved by a unanimous vote.

The meeting proceeded into closed session to address the specified confidential matters. Further details regarding the discussions held in the closed session were not disclosed in the transcript.

Overall, the meeting followed a structured agenda, with key motions passed to facilitate the board's operations and discussions.