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New Hanover Co. Board of Education cuts ties with attorney over offensive Facebook comment
- The New Hanover County Board of Education cut ties with attorney Brian Kromke over an offensive Facebook comment.
- Kromke’s comment referenced an issue about a fatal ICE shooting and was deemed inappropriate and offensive to people with intellectual disabilities.
- Board chair Pete Wildeboer announced the termination and said it was the right thing to do.
- The board will seek a new firm of counsel and may issue a request for qualifications at the next meeting.
- Norwood Blanchard will provide legal guidance for the district after Kromke’s departure.
- The motion to cut ties passed 4-3, with a divided board on the decision.
- Kromke apologized for the post, calling it insensitive and later faced backlash from the community.
- The board noted the dignity of every student, staff member, and community member as a priority.
- Superintendent Christopher Barnes supported the board’s move and the policy processes behind it.
- The district’s legal representation may change as the board considers a new firm to represent them after June.
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