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Tempers flared Monday at a Johnston County Board of Education meeting, where yelling and heated discussions were heard over a lawsuit filed by a current board member at the center of an investigation.
The 8:30 a.m. special meeting was called to release a report from the school board's attorney, Poyner Spruill, LLP, and investigators after an unnamed teacher filed a grievance with the board about new school board member Michelle Antoine, who was elected last November.
Antoine, who recently filed a lawsuit against the Johnston County Board of Education and the board's chair on Sept. 12, is under investigation for making disparaging comments toward the teacher and engaging in other inappropriate behavior.
Tensions were high Monday morning, with board members bickering for much of the 45-minute meeting as investigators revealed three allegations against Antoine.
The first allegation and finding was completely redacted to remove sensitive information.
The second allegation, which was not proven, claims Antoine conspired with others to file grievances against an employee.
Antoine was found in violation of the third allegation against her, which claimed she was not truthful to investigators and broke board rules, including releasing confidential information about the complainant.
Board member Terry Tippett was heard screaming, "You are the most unprofessional person seen on any board ... do not interrupt me....
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