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Catawba County school board hears update on possible Newton‑Conover merger, members press for clearer communication
Summary
Board members heard an update from the chair that county officials are researching a potential merger with the Newton‑Conover district and pressed county leaders for earlier, consistent information after fielding constituent calls and social‑media posts.
Chairman Sedlemeyer told the Catawba County Board of Education on June 23 that county commissioners had discussed a possible merger between Newton‑Conover and the Catawba County district and that the commissioners were continuing to research options. "They told us what their plan was for the merger, or they told us about a merger and a possibility of a merger with Newton Conover and Catawba County," Sedlemeyer said.
Several board members said they had learned of the possible…
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