New superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis delayed a decision on staff compensation until September, drawing criticism from educators who say nearly half the district's staff began the year uncertain about their pay.
New superintendent Dr. Anthony Lewis delayed the staff compensation decision until September, leaving nearly half the district's staff uncertain about their pay as the year began.
The Durham Association of Educators demanded formal recognition and a meet-and-confer policy after reaching majority membership, citing exclusion of support staff from a new Master's degree pay bonus.
Over 22 speakers opposed the proposed $50 million relocation of Durham School of the Arts to Duke Homestead Road, arguing renovation downtown would cost far less and preserve the school's arts-district identity.