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Duplin County board elects Darren Tindle as superintendent, effective Nov. 6, 2025
Summary
The Duplin County Schools board voted by voice to elect Darren Tindle as superintendent effective Nov. 6, 2025, following approval of personnel recommendations and an executive session. The interim superintendent thanked the board for the support during the transition.
The Duplin County Schools board voted by voice to elect Darren Tindle as superintendent, effective Nov. 6, 2025. The motion to elect Tindle was moved, seconded and approved after the board returned from an executive session on personnel matters.
Board members approved recommended personnel changes discussed in executive session before taking the superintendent action. The motion to approve the superintendent’s personnel recommendations was made, seconded and carried by voice vote with no recorded opposition.
The appointment motion read in the meeting: “I make a motion to elect mister Darren Tindle as superintendent for Duplin County Schools effective 11/06/2025.” A board member seconded the motion and the chair called for a voice vote; members responded “aye” and no opposition was recorded.
Interim Superintendent Kendall, who the board thanked for leading during a recent transition, said he appreciated the support and looks forward to working with the board and staff while the district proceeds through the leadership change. The board applauded the interim’s service.
Next steps identified during the meeting were procedural: finalizing the personnel paperwork and confirming the effective date. No further details on contract length, salary or other employment terms were discussed on the record.
