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The Johnston County Public Schools Board of Education has announced the process to fill the Board seat for District #7, vacated by the conviction of Ronald Johnson in a recent trial. Johnson was convicted of felony extortion, and felony obstruction of justice, Judge Crosswhite at sentencing ordered that Johnson's Board Seat be vacated for an act of corruption.
For more information about the trial see the story by WRAL:
https://www.wral.com/video/johnston-county-schools-board-member-ronald-johnson-found-guilty-of-extortion-and-other-crimes/21813646/
Tuesday January 21, 2025 the Johnston County Public School Board of Education conducted a meeting to approve the application process, forms, and deadlines. The meeting can be viewed on YouTube at
Johnston County Public School has created a page with instructions for applying with links to the required forms. The page can be accessed at https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/page/district7vacancy
Board Members attending were Lyn Andrews (Chair), Terry Tippet, Kevin Donovan, and April Lee. Kay Carroll was reported as on vacation, and Michelle Antoine was noted as having a previous engagement.
The Board announced the vacancy, and the Board's Attorney gave recommendations on the application process (form and deadlines) the Board then voted to approve the application process to fill the vacant seat. The authority for the Johnston County Board of Education to fill the seat is referenced here:
https://ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/SessionLaws/PDF/1997-1998/SL1997-32.pdf
The application deadline for the vacant seat is January 31, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Application requirements as listed on the JCPS page include:
Vacancy Application
Resume
Letter of interest
Three (3) letters of recommendation
Proof of domicile in District 7. Specifically, an applicant must submit a voter registration document AND a current water, gas, or electric bill that is no more than 30 days old, establishing a domicile in District 7.
Depending on the number of applications received, the Board will narrow the number of applicants and then interview the remaining applicants in a public session, before voting on the applicants.
Applicants should contact JCPS with questions regarding the application process.
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