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Fired New Hanover County Schools superintendent and his attorney respond
A day after being fired as superintendent for New Hanover County Schools, Charles Foust said he was proud of the students and employees and wished the district "nothing but the best." Late Tuesday night, after a closed session, the New Hanover County Board of Education voted 5-0 to terminate Foust's contract, effective immediately....
Superintendent Dr. Charles Foust responds after termination by school board
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The New Hanover County Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to terminate Superintendent Dr. Charles Foust’s contract at their meeting on Tuesday, July 2. Foust said on Tuesday that he was “shocked” when told that his contract was being terminated. “I am proud...
Teacher survey paints negative picture of what it's like working in New Hanover County schools
New Hanover County teachers and other staff members have provided overwhelmingly negative feedback about working for the district, according to a climate survey. The survey, designed to get feedback on where they believe the district can improve, was sent to teachers in May and included questions submitted by the school board.
Despite Superintendent's Firing, School Career Program Expected To Continue
The fallout from Tuesday’s firing of New Hanover County Schools Superintendent Charles Foust is not expected to include the end of a career development program for middle schoolers. In November, officials with the Wilmington Chamber Foundation announced they’d be able to expand a career development program to more New...
As public raises concerns, New Hanover Community Endowment sets priorities, searches for CEO
Affordable housing and education were two of the main issues the New Hanover Community Endowment's board members addressed during a public information session in June. New Hanover County community members as well as local government officials gathered at GLOW Academy, a girl's leadership academy in Wilmington, to hear an update from the organization that was created after the sale of the county-owned New Hanover Regional Medical Center to Novant Health in 2020.
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