Robeson County school board accepts construction and acquisition agreement after closed session

The Public Schools of Robeson County Board of Education voted Dec. 15, 2025, to accept a construction and acquisition agreement after meeting in closed session to confer with legal counsel.

Bradley Phillips, a member of the Public Schools of Robeson County board, moved that the board "enter [closed session] to consult with the board of education attorney to preserve the attorney-client privileges as provided in the North Carolina General Statute 143-318.11(a)(3)," and Henry Brewer seconded the motion. The board recessed into closed session and later reconvened.

After returning to open session, Phillips moved that the board accept the "construction and acquisition agreement, as stated from closed session." Brewer seconded. The board recorded several virtual members as voting yes — including Terry Locklear, Christie Fields, Crystal Monroe, a member identified as Vontae, and a member identified as Miss Ojin — and the presiding officer stated, "So that's 11 o," which is recorded in the transcript as the final tally in favor of the motion.

Richard Schwartz, identified in the meeting as the board attorney, was present online and noted by the chair during roll call. No dollar amounts, vendors, or other contract terms were specified in the public transcript; details were discussed in closed session and not disclosed in the open record of this meeting.

The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn by Craig Lowry, seconded by Henry Brewer. The board adjourned following the vote.