Board accepts superintendent's immediate resignation; council directed to share executive-session materials with authorities

The Randolph County Schools Board of Education accepted the superintendent's resignation effective immediately and directed its counsel to provide materials discussed in executive session to appropriate authorities.

Board member Sherry moved "that the board accept the resignation of the superintendent effective immediately." The motion was seconded by Phil Chua and passed on a 5-0 voice vote. The board had entered executive session earlier under a cited personnel statute (transcript cites both "6-9A-4B2A" and a variant "69A4B2A") to discuss the superintendent's conduct, duties and contractual responsibilities.

After returning to open session, the board recorded that no decisions were made while in executive session. Sherry then moved "that the board direct the board's council to provide the information discussed in executive session to the appropriate authorities," a motion seconded by Rachel Burns; the motion passed 5-0. The record notes that Janie Newland was present via phone before the referral motion was made.

The board also approved adding an agenda item at a special meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2026, to consider appointing an interim superintendent. Members confirmed additional special personnel meetings on the following Monday and Tuesday; the board requested that the minutes reflect the schedule. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:04 p.m.

No details about the superintendent's conduct or the specific authorities to which counsel will provide materials were disclosed in the publicly available portions of the meeting.