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Public commenters press board on teacher pay, library materials and student safety

Pitt County Schools Board of Education · May 5, 2026
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Summary

During public expression, speakers urged better pay for teachers after a state budget stalemate, asked for stronger review and parental notice for 'explicit' library materials, and a parent alleged inappropriate conduct and retaliation by a teacher.

Four members of the public spoke during the meeting's public expression period, raising staffing, library material and student‑safety concerns.

Mario Blanchard, speaking for PCAE and educators, thanked the board for allowing a recent workday and criticized the General Assembly for underfunding education. "Better pay will lead to less attrition," Blanchard said, and urged more educator input in spending decisions.

Julie Anderson, identified as the Moms for Liberty chapter chair in Pitt County, asked the board for clearer follow‑up on an AI policy and a stronger, transparent review process and parental‑notification system for materials she described as "explicit." She cited outside reviewers and concerns elsewhere in the state and said videos and excerpts have been circulated to the legislature.

Patricia Warholme urged clearer policies for acknowledging parent emails and explained volunteer rules she said vary by school. A separate parent alleged an April 22 incident in which a teacher grabbed an elementary student by the arm, made inappropriate comments and, after a complaint, allegedly sent retaliatory messages; the parent said she reported the matter to the principal and human resources and is seeking alternative placement for the child.

Vice Chair Nobles Maltzby had earlier outlined public‑comment rules the board follows (three minutes per speaker, no naming staff or students), and the board did not respond to the substance of the public comments during the meeting. Board members acknowledged receipt of concerns and said staff would follow board procedures for formal complaints and policy review.