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By Abby Cavenaugh
Duplin Journal
Dr. Austin Obasohan will remain Duplin County Schools Superintendent through at least June 30, 2028, the Board of Education decided at its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 5.
The extension of Dr. Obasohan’s contract by one more year to 2028 is the maximum amount of time that can be given to a superintendent’s contract, School Board Chairman Brent Davis explained.
The decision was made after the school board completed Dr. Obasohan’s annual evaluation. After a closed executive session during the March 5 meeting, School Board Member Pam Edwards motioned to approve the 12th addendum to the contract, and the vote was approved unanimously.
The previous 11 addendums all added time to the contract, which began in 2012. Dr. Obasohan has served as the DCS superintendent since 2010.
“I’m very grateful for your loyal support,” Dr. Obasohan told the board after the vote. “Thank you very much.”
Later, after time to reflect, he told the Duplin Journal, “I am thankful for the Board of Education’s leadership, support and vote of confidence. It is an honor to serve in Duplin County, where the school community rallies around our children and one another. My family and I are grateful to the Board for this four-year contract, and we are especially grateful to continue to call Duplin our home!”
Davis lauded Dr. Obasohan for the work he has done as superintendent, saying that the board and the superintendent have a great working relationship. “We all work as a team to provide the best education for our students and a quality work environment for staff,” Davis said.
When asked about the job Dr. Obasohan does as superintendent, Davis stated, “He believes in fiscal responsibility and promotes equity across our entire school system. He has an amazing work ethic and he truly cares about our students and our staff. He is always accessible and his door is always open to students, staff, parents, and community members. This is why he is working on his 14th year as DCS superintendent.”
“We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated leader,” he continued. “He is a man led by faith, who truly has a calling to serve the kids of Duplin County.”
