Honoring a student-centered Board of Education

Members of the Duplin County Board of Education were recently honored as we celebrated School Board Appreciation month in January. As we honor the commitment of our board members all year long, January tends to be a little more special as we get an opportunity to share with our board members what they truly mean to our school system and community. On January 18, 2024, members of our faith-based, parent, and student advisory groups took the time to express sincere gratitude to our Board of Education who works tirelessly to ensure every one of our children has the opportunities to make their dreams come true.

Our Board Chairman, Mr. Brent Davis, Vice-Chairman, Mr. Reginald Kenan, Mrs. Pam Edwards, Mr. David Jones and Mr. Claudius Morrisey are not only dedicated to the tremendous job of governing our district, but they work hard to ensure that all children are at the center of every decision made. The Board of Education is involved in many roles and responsibilities that ultimately contribute to the success of the district such as, school system planning and growth, policy adoption, conduct meetings, fiscal management oversight, student achievement, personnel, community relations and so much more.  We are grateful for the time and energy they invest in our school community. The countless hours they spend away from their families, in meetings, visiting schools, attending seminars, school events, and talking with community members is extraordinary, but it is done through a passion to serve our precious children.

Duplin County Schools is grateful for our board members and their families for all they sacrifice to ensure our students have the best education possible. We are blessed by their continued dedication to come together as one to ensure our students can discover their interests, dream their biggest dreams, and create pathways to help those dreams come true.

Our school system and community are blessed to have the stability, commitment and consistent student-centered leadership of our board. Their combined service to education is hard to beat.

Dr. Austin Obasohan is the Duplin County Schools Superintendent.