This article covers the details of the State Tort Claims Act in North Carolina, which lets you file a claim for compensation in certain situations. The STCA covers claims which arise as a result of the negligence of any officer, employee, involuntary servant or agent of the State.All school boards have governmental immunity for state tort and negligence claims except to the extent that they purchase insurance. Generally, when boards of education are engaged in governmental functions, they are entitled to governmental immunity for tort and negligence-based actions. She can be held personally liable for negligent acts in the performance of her duties" (Daniel v. In the same manner as Superior Courts with one major exception. The Commission may not award pre- or post- judgment interest. University of North Carolina, 91 N.C.App.