Kelly Muse, who identified herself as a resident at 612 Matamores Lane, used the public-comment slot to press the board on two specific issues: delayed funding for a CTE agricultural teacher position and an alleged failure by West Craven High School staff to provide an incident report after a student concussion.

"The commissioners promised us money for that we've apparently not received yet," Muse said, asking when the CTE/ag teacher funding will arrive and whether the position can be sustained without that revenue. She said that, absent the funds, the district risks using fund balance to cover the position and that, based on her CTE experience, months of employment lost to low enrollment are unlikely to be restored.

Muse also recounted a parent's account that an EC student at West Craven High School was taken to the hospital with a concussion and was told by school staff that the parent was "not entitled" to the incident report; the parent later withdrew the child from school and enrolled them in a day program. Muse raised the matter as a concern about communication and student services.

She closed by recognizing Dr. Blunt for providing a recent "superintendent's update," calling that update "really appreciated."

Chair Lee Kirkman responded during his report that the board had been "in touch with the county in regards to the payment for that and, the check is on its way for that," and said Dr. Blunt and staff are investigating the incident raised in public comment.

The board did not take immediate formal action during the meeting beyond promising follow-up: staff will investigate the school incident and the district will track receipt of the county payment for the CTE position.