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Motivated by a commitment to transparency and accountability, we emerged to shed light on what many perceive as an atmosphere of corruption and secrecy within the O'Neal School's leadership.

03/11/2025

“Manipulating the Truth” – Honoring a Legacy of Deceit

Following our last article, community criticism of The O’Neal School began to grow — but online comments soon started disappearing, replaced by a sudden flood of glowing posts that read more like marketing copy than genuine feedback.

Then came this review on Niche.com:

“As a former employee, DO NOT believe any of the positive reviews. Before I left at the end of last year, the school’s operations head (Kathy Taylor) sent an email titled ‘Positive Reviews Needed.’ In it was a list of school review websites, and she asked all faculty and staff to post ‘positive reviews’ to turn the public image around. The positive reviews are mostly from staff members trying to save their jobs. The negative reviews are the true ones.”

We’ve now uncovered internal emails dating back to as early as 2016 exposing Kathy Taylor, Director of Communications and Facilities. She is the driving force behind a long-running campaign to fabricate reviews, suppress criticism, distort school rankings, and manipulate standardized test score averages.

Follow the link below to see just how far this supposed school “dedicated to the development of academic excellence, strength of character, and physical well-being of its students in an environment where integrity, self-discipline, and consideration for others is fundamental” is willing to go to deceive the public and bury the truth.

O’Neal’s legacy of deceit continues as the administration fabricates reviews, suppresses critics, and hides behind its illusion of integrity.

10/09/2025

“Betrayed by the Board” - Corrupt Leadership Digs in as O’Neal Falls Apart

Behind glossy ads and polished brochures, The O’Neal School is failing. Enrollment is down, teachers are leaving, and community members are speaking out while deeply rooted trustees cling to power.

On GreatSchools.org, a public site where families and educators share their experiences, a review from August 11, 2025, warned:

“As a former teacher at this school I would like to tell every parent looking at this school to run. The leadership is 100% in the pockets of the board of trustees. 90% of the teachers at this school do the bare minimum and do not care about the students. This is mainly because the pay is so low. But the pay is low because you don’t have to maintain your state teaching license. Most of the staff can’t stand the parents of the students and openly bad mouth them. If you happen to be a single parent I promise you the staff will judge you and your child for it. This is extremely common in the middle school. If your child is in the middle school and has an IEP I can promise you the principal talks poorly about your child. This is not an institution of learning. This is a business out to make money.”

Follow the link below to read the full article and see what other community members are saying as we expose the trustees who refuse to take accountability for their role in the school’s decline.

Enrollment is down, teachers are leaving, and community members speak out as corrupt board members cling to power and fuel O'Neal's decline.

20/02/2025

"Addicted to Your Money" - Taxpayer Dollars Feeding Private School Greed

As the most expensive private school in Moore County, North Carolina, The O’Neal School charges families up to $20,990 per year for each child yet relentlessly pressures them for more. Beyond frequent tuition hikes, aggressive fundraising tactics, and hidden costs, parents are also encouraged to apply for taxpayer-funded vouchers through the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship program. These vouchers were originally meant to help families in need but are now being used by even the wealthiest to cash in, taking advantage of public money to offset private school tuition.

Despite skyrocketing tuition and relentless fundraising, O’Neal shamelessly taps into taxpayer dollars to feed its financial greed.

02/01/2025

“Donor Funds Enrich Board Member’s Assets”

Families, alumni, and community members have long given generously to The O’Neal School trusting that their contributions were building a brighter future for its students. But what if that money, intended solely to benefit the school, was instead increasing the value of a Board Member’s assets?

Through a series of questionable actions, key “Trustees” quietly sold half of the 40-acre campus—including land donated by the school’s founding members—to a private family. This decision, made in a desperate attempt to recover from a financial catastrophe largely caused by their own poor decision-making, was completed without the knowledge of many donors. Subsequent fundraising campaigns for pool renovations, central campus construction, and the new dining commons also failed to disclose that these improvements would enhance property no longer fully owned by the organization.

This headline article challenges supporters to reconsider what their contributions are truly funding. It exposes details buried in tax returns, financial statements, and corporate filings, revealing what appears to be an orchestrated deception that may violate ethical and regulatory standards. The findings also uncover a troubling truth: The O’Neal School is being leveraged to benefit private individuals under the guise of non-profit philanthropy.

Contributions to The O’Neal School secretly benefit private owners after the Board sold half the campus, raising ethical and legal concerns.

14/11/2024

"Insect Larvae Served in a Pork Rib" - Welcome to the New Mandatory O'Neal Lunch Service

After The O'Neal School notified families that an insect-contaminated pork rib was served to a student, concerns are growing over the school’s new lunch program. Introduced in the fall of 2024 after an expensive renovation of the dining commons, the service was meant to support community growth. Instead, it has reduced lunch choices and increased costs for families. Learn more about the impact of this decision, and please share to help raise awareness.

Examining The O'Neal School's new mandatory lunch service amid concerns over student dining choices and a recent food contamination notice.

15/10/2024

"Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil" - A Culture of Bullying and Secrecy

For years, families at The O'Neal School have dealt with a system that protects bullies and silences those who speak out. We have heard from many parents, students, and teachers who have shared stories of unaddressed bullying, administrative cover-ups, and favoritism toward influential families. While the school continues to present a fairy-tale image through its marketing campaigns and pretends all is well, the reality is much darker. Join us as we delve into these troubling patterns and highlight the emotional toll it has taken on the community.

Exposing a deep-rooted culture of bullying and secrecy, highlighted by powerful community feedback and stories of administrative misconduct.

13/09/2024

"Stan Bradshaw Exposed" - The Man Behind the Mask

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing is a phrase that originates from one of Aesop's Fables. It refers to someone who disguises their true nature or motives to deceive others, often presenting themselves as harmless or benevolent while hiding malicious intentions. Since The O’Neal School’s Board of Trustees has failed to take action against its member who exploited student records in an attempt to defame a child, it is once again up to the community to hold this individual accountable. Click the link below to reveal more information about the man responsible.

Discover the truth as we reveal the Board of Trustees Member behind the misconduct and unethical actions at The O'Neal School.

19/08/2024

"Guilty of Assault" - Juvenile Delinquent Loose on The O'Neal School Campus

On August 13, 2024, while many of The O'Neal School students were attending orientation, the district attorney's office was preparing for a hearing concerning the juvenile responsible for the assault on the Stefanik family's child. By the end of the day, the assailant was labeled a juvenile delinquent with a record of assault, released on court-ordered probation, and is now, once again, participating in on-campus classes at school. With no head of security in place and a history of not taking action against this student for his crime, is O'Neal prepared to address this risk? Please click the link below to read the full story and stay informed about this ongoing safety threat.

A juvenile delinquent under court-ordered probation with a record of assault is now roaming free on The O'Neal School campus. Parents, beware.

24/06/2024

"Putting Lipstick on a Pig" - Unethical Practices Continue Despite New Leadership

While the community was hopeful that the new Interim Head of The O'Neal School, Brenda Jackson, would be a catalyst for change, it seems that she is just a pawn of the Board of Trustees. Sources report that the circumstances of John Elmore's resignation were much worse than what was disclosed, but the school appears to have aided him in securing a new position of authority over children at a different private school. Mrs. Jackson has even continued the unjust policies put in place before his departure by excluding multiple child athletes from participating on another visiting swim team. These actions have not only violated the principles of The North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association, potentially jeopardizing the standing of the school, but have also exposed an unfortunate truth: O'Neal has not learned from its mistakes.

Unethical practices continue as O'Neal helps John Elmore secure a new job and Interim Head Brenda Jackson excludes additional child athletes.

30/05/2024

"Student Privacy Rights" - Where Are the Protections to Keep Children’s Records Safe?

Our latest investigation reveals an alarming lack of written policies safeguarding student confidentiality at The O'Neal School. This oversight exposes vulnerabilities in protecting student data and highlights the critical need for stronger privacy measures. If you believe federal laws will protect you, be aware that many do not apply to private schools. Read the full article to uncover the details.

Are your child's records safe at The O'Neal School? Our investigation uncovers an alarming lack of protections for student confidentiality.

10/05/2024

"A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing" - Board Member Violates Code of Conduct in Attempt to Smear Family

After a child was assaulted at The O'Neal School and a reporter published a story detailing the events, a Board Member began aggressively defaming and slandering the family in an attempt to undermine their credibility. These repulsive actions not only exploited school records to tarnish the reputation of a former student but also violated the confidentiality and harassment provisions set forth in the trustees' Code of Conduct. We urgently need your help to advocate for the removal of this Board Member, ensuring they are held accountable and preventing further unethical behavior.

Explore the deceitful actions of a Board Member at The O'Neal School as they attempt to distort facts and violate privacy to smear a family.

30/04/2024

"Draining the Swamp" - More Resignations Without Transparency

A concerning pattern of leadership departures at The O'Neal School is raising serious questions about transparency and accountability. In the last two months, several key administrators have resigned yet the school has failed to openly acknowledge any wrongdoing. This ongoing secrecy is eroding trust among students, parents, and the community. We remain committed to exposing unethical practices as reports continue to surface about efforts to undermine families who speak out against misconduct.

A pattern of resignations in the leadership at The O'Neal School reveals a troubling lack of transparency and accountability.

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