Durham Public Schools unanimously approved $4.5 million in emergency salary relief after a payroll error stripped years of service credit from classified staff without notice.
Board unanimously approved $4.5 million in emergency funding to restore classified staff salaries after a payroll error stripped years of service credit without notice in January.
Physical therapists, occupational therapists, interpreters, and support staff reported sudden pay cuts of up to 20 steps despite decades of service; 13 of 19 bilingual interpreters have resigned.
Board guaranteed no employee's 2023-24 salary will drop below 2022-23 baseline and committed to a 4% increase starting February while hiring an outside auditor to investigate.