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Against the backdrop of recent arrests of former employees of New Hanover County Schools, the Board of Education worked through a number of issues Tuesday evening including the request to change the name of Laney High School’s football stadium, which has been discussed for over a year.
Board Chair Stefanie Adams started the meeting by addressing the two former staff members David Bostian and Ronnie Lynn Strickland. They are accused of sexually abusing former students.
“All of our educators need to know what the expectations are when it comes to reporting anything they see or hear as it relates to student safety, and then, if someone violates those expectations, everyone needs to understand, they will be held accountable.”