Frederickk Sharpless News Today

On Tuesday, the New Hanover County School Board will vote to select their legal representation from three firms: Poyner Spruill, Tharrington Smith, and Vogel Law Firm PLLC. During the board’s agenda review on Monday, these firms gave presentations advocating to be the board’s next legal counsel.

Insurance companies and the district are far apart on how much coverage they believe applies in the civil case filed by the victims of former teacher and convicted child abuser Michael Earl Kelly. That disagreement has now led to legal action and, when decided by a judge, will have a direct impact on the civil case against the district.