Duplin County Schools board approves sale of seven modular classrooms at East Duplin High School

The Duplin County Schools board voted March 3 to sell seven modular classrooms listed on the agenda for removal from East Duplin High School and disposal through Floyd's Auction.

Board member Miss Edwards raised concerns about where students would be relocated if the seven units are removed, asking, “If we move 7 units now, where are they gonna be moved? Where are our students gonna be?” District staff member Miss Ballard responded that the district has a relocation plan for all impacted classrooms and that “everybody has a home.” Ballard described using adjacent lab and shop spaces, some classroom doubling and a limited possibility of one small group (health classes) ‘roaming’ on a rotating schedule. She said approximately 11 classrooms were being relocated under the plan, and that contingency arrangements exist.

Miss Edwards moved to approve the sale of the seven modular units at East Duplin High School via Floyd's Auction as listed on the agenda (the transcript lists the timing as "the end of the year 2526 school year"). The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. The record shows the motion “carries” but does not provide a roll‑call tally.

The board had previously approved a consent agenda that excluded the modular sale item for separate consideration. The sale vote concluded before the board recessed into executive session later in the meeting; after the executive session the board returned to approve a superintendent personnel request by voice vote.

District staff offered to show the relocation plan to board members who wanted further detail. The transcript does not include a published relocation timeline, cost estimate for the move, or the buyer information that would follow a Floyd's Auction listing.