After a bit of administrative stuff, the next item of great public concern-the appointment of a Board of Trustee member for the Cleveland Community College, came up on the agenda. This amounts to a major influence to the beleaguered CCC Board of Trustees and their gridlock amidst all their scandals and high level administration problems. Bully Glover announced that the present CCS appointed CCC Board of Trustee June Yarboro had just sent him a letter indicating that she did not desire to be re-appointed. Sources indicate that letter was sent to Bully several months ago. Bully never seems to be able to tell the truth, even about the most simple of matters.
Danny Blanton nominated Willie Green. Willie Green has two Super-Bowl rings to his credit as well as several high level college degrees, major business consulting experience as well a major interest in doing what is right for the children and citizens of Cleveland County. And Mr. Green has an independent minded spirit that will make the right decisions without being unduly influenced by the corrupt politics of the good-ole-boy special interests in Cleveland County. Mr. Green had previously sent his highly respectable resume and vita (work experience) to the entire school board.
Roger Harris nominated Allen Langley. Allen Langley just served a four-year term on the CCC Board of Trustees and was not re-appointed by the Governor when that term expired June 30, 2017. (Note-Governor Roy Cooper appointed Betty Carrigan to a new four-year term to replace Mr. Langley.) Roger Harris read from a prepared statement regarding the qualifications of Allen Langley. Mr. Langley has a potential scandal (or two) of his own brewing to full strength if he goes back on the CCC Board of Trustees and maybe if he does not go back on that CCC Board. Mr. Langley has been accused of bias in regard to employee complaints-only talking to administration folks and not talking to those that have evidence in the matter. Mr. Langley was appointed by the CCC Board earlier in the year to investigate issues, some of which would include himself. Note that sources have indicated that Mr. Langley has apologized to the CCC Board of Trustees regarding certain of his actions. I am not in possession of confirmation of that indication and since I have attended all the recent CCC Board meetings (Open sessions only) all I have to say is if such an apology moment took place, it must have been made at an illegal meeting or stated in a closed session that illegally kept such an apology confidential. But that is entirely possible as the CCC Board of Trustees seems to have lots of problems following the law in such matters.
Then, the fireworks started. It was totally apparent that much behind closed door discussions and decisions as well had taken place. It was totally apparent to the most casual of observers that the School Board did not and would not support a person for this appointment to the CCC Board of Trustees who had an independent streak or a backbone. Members of the CCS Board had obviously thoroughly discussed this appointment totally outside the legal requirements of the NC Open Meetings Laws. During what little discussion as there was both Board Members Donnie Thurman, Jr. and Richard Hooker announced that they would not be seeking re-election, therefore they could let their hair down and say and do as they pleased. Neither Thurman or Hooker explained what that meant, but since both are big proponents of diversity it seems both of them were under intense pressure to do something. To say one thing and do another. What they did was vote to appoint Allen Langley to the CCC Board of Trustees. This is another case of the illegal silence to suppress the truth that this CCS Board is famous for as noted in the beginning of this article.
Then, the fireworks finale of secrets. Danny Blanton revealed to the school board that he had been threatened if he did not support Allen Langley for this appointment to the CCC Board of Trustees. Shearra Miller quickly asked Blanton if “anybody up here” had threatened him. Blanton said no and the matter was dropped. Such an act, or lack thereof, by the CCS Board was completely wrong and wrong-headed. Bully Glover should have immediately called for an investigation of Board Member Danny Blanton being threatened in carrying out his official duties on the CCS Board whether or not it was Danny Blanton being threatened or any other school board member. Again Bully Glover has shown his true colors. Bully should resign immediately for the incompetence he has clearly shown as the school board chairman and as a board member.
The vote was this. Danny Blanton voted to appoint Willie Green to the CCC Board of Trustees.
Bully Glover, Donnie Thurman, Jr. Richard Hooker, Jeff Jones, Jo Boggs, Roger Harris and Shearra Miller voted to appoint Allen Langley to the CCC Board of Trustees.
