WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – Dr. Christopher Barnes was sworn in as interim superintendent to start the New Hanover County Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Barnes was chosen out of seven candidates a little over a month after Dr. Charles Foust was removed from the position.
The board voted 6-1 to sponsor a women’s team at Laney while maintaining co-ed teams at Hoggard, Ashley, and NHHS. This would allow school wrestling programs to recruit female wrestlers and strengthen their programs.
Other topics in the policy discussed included responsibly using technology in schools, the district’s foreign exchange program and Naloxone (Narcan) use in schools.
Full meeting agendas can be found on the district’s website.
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