Durham's school board voted 6-1 to direct the superintendent to reinstate Master's degree pay for social workers and specialists retroactively, addressing a $2.5 million shortfall after repeated broken promises.
Board voted 6-1 to direct Superintendent Jovonia Lewis to reinstate Master's degree pay for social workers and specialists retroactively, addressing a $2.5 million shortfall created by broken promises.
District announced a three-week rotational coverage plan starting December 2nd to address a shortage of 17 dedicated bus drivers, leaving 165 routes with one day per week uncovered while protecting exceptional children and homeless students.
Superintendent must return December 2nd with a budgetary plan to reinstate Master's pay; board members expressed concern about the incomplete FY2024 audit leaving the district's true financial position unknown.