Durham Public Schools committed $6 million toward HVAC repairs and preventive maintenance after Little River Elementary staff detailed mold, broken systems, and health hazards.
Durham Public Schools committed $6 million in ARPA funding for HVAC repairs, chiller maintenance, and air quality improvements after Little River Elementary staff reported mold, broken systems, and health hazards.
Little River Elementary has lost 17 teachers since 2023 and faces 237 open positions districtwide, including 113 teacher vacancies with special education critically short, prompting a pilot program to recruit international special education teachers.
Transportation double-load routes are causing 40-minute to over one-hour bus delays after school, and Executive Director Anthony White committed to re-evaluating routes after 10 days to potentially eliminate double loads.