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Hoke County school board approves personnel report and votes to continue advertising with The News Journal amid conflict-of-interest debate
Summary
The Hoke County Board of Education approved a personnel report and, after debate over a board member'owner conflict, voted to continue district advertising with The News Journal for district announcements while deferring a broader decision to a future meeting.
The Hoke County Board of Education approved a personnel report and voted to continue doing business with The News Journal for district advertising, then tabled further action after an opposition motion and questions about a potential conflict of interest.
Board Chair Blue called for approval of the personnel report at the start of the meeting; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote, with members responding "aye," the board recorded. The personnel matter received little discussion before the vote.
The meeting later turned to the district'wide relationship with The News Journal, a publisher with an owner who serves on the school board. Board member Ruben opened discussion by urging the board to "continue doing business with the news journal" limited to advertising. Board member Jessica Brown was identified during the discussion as…
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