Hardy County Schools hearing approves 365‑day expulsion in discipline case 242504

Officials at a student expulsion hearing for Hardy County Schools voted 5-0 to adopt the superintendent's recommendation to expel a student, identified in the record as Nathaniel Friddle, for 365 days.

During the hearing, a school administrator recommended the expulsion and said that if Friddle returns to Hardy County Schools the student should complete mandatory counseling and enroll in an evening alternative program, following the district's established protocol. "So I would recommend, to the board at this time that you would expel, Nathaniel Friddle for 365 days," the administrator said.

The chair recorded a motion and a second to approve the superintendent's recommendation on discipline case number 242504. The chair called the vote; the motion passed 5-0. The transcript does not record the names of the members who moved or seconded the motion.

Before the board exited executive session, the chair asked whether the hearing should be open or closed and advised that the district usually recommends a closed hearing; the chair confirmed closure. The record notes a motion to come out of executive session that was seconded and indicates "no action taken at 01:33" prior to the formal recommendation and vote.

After the vote, the hearing was adjourned by unanimous vote. The chair offered condolences and expressed hope the student would receive help; a participant responded that the family had support but faced difficulties.

Next steps: the transcript does not specify any appeals timeline or administrative follow-up dates; those details were not provided in the record.