Teachers and parents said they were relieved by the board's decision but concerned about what comes next.
"My trust is gone," said Jasmine Watkins, whose son with special needs was left unattended at Joyner Magnet Elementary School.
The caretaker admitted to leaving an adult with special needs inside a car all day, which ultimately led to his death.
A teacher for special needs students at Carver Elementary School was arrested Friday and charged with assaulting a child.
A mother said she knew something was wrong when her 5-year-old came home completely lethargic, stumbling to get off the bus.
UNC's baseball team took time out of training to help share and teach baseball to all types of special-needs athletes.