The school board voted 5-2 Monday night to end the practice of paddling students.

 

Burke County is one of a handful of districts that still allowed the punishment.

 

One mother at the meeting, Kimberly Keener, wanted to keep the practice. Keener says doing away with corporal punishment will lead to a belief that there are no consequences for actions.

 

School board member Buddy Armour was one of two who voted no, saying he didn't want to take away an option from principals and teachers.