Durham Public Schools' proposed $734 million budget requests $4.1 million for a classified staff salary study after employees testified about earning $15-16 hourly while working second jobs.
Durham Public Schools proposed a $734 million budget requesting $4.1 million for a classified staff salary study after instructional assistants, bus drivers, and librarians testified about earning $15-16 hourly while working second jobs.
Two district students were killed and another injured in a Tuesday shooting near Riverside school, prompting board debate on declaring a district-wide mourning day and calls from parents for direct action beyond statements.
The board voted unanimously to submit the budget to County Commissioners by May 15, with a public hearing April 6 and final approval expected in April pending the state budget outcome.