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Robeson County board removes new EC provider, restores two previous contractors after split vote
Summary
The Public Schools of Robeson County board voted to remove a newly proposed contracted provider for Exceptional Children (EC) services and to reinstate two prior contractors after prolonged debate and a 7–3 vote on a substitute motion following an initial 5–5 tie.
The Board of Education for the Public Schools of Robeson County voted June 10 to remove PTS Services from the district's list of contracted providers for EC services and to restore the prior contractors Co Pediatric Therapy (listed in the transcript as Coe/Co Pediatric) and Overflow Enterprises at their previous capacity.
Board members reached the action after a contentious discussion that followed an earlier tied vote. An initial motion to approve the set of contracted EC providers as presented failed on a 5–5 vote. Board member Trey Britt then offered a substitute motion to remove PTS Services and reinstate Co Pediatric and Overflow Enterprises; Bradley Phillips seconded the substitute. By a show of hands the substitute passed 7–3.
The vote came after multiple board members raised concerns about continuity, local…
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