Durham Public Schools delayed a vote on a major elementary reassignment plan after 40-plus families opposed the proposal, citing concerns about bus rides, teacher transfers, and broken enrollment promises.
DPS delayed a vote on the Growing Together elementary reassignment plan after 40-plus families opposed it, citing concerns about longer bus rides, teacher transfers, and broken enrollment promises.
A salary study found classified employees received only 11% raises since 2008 versus 91% for teachers; the board is considering a $10.8 million investment to address pay compression.
Board members committed to increased outreach in East Durham before the January 26 vote, acknowledging that current workshop attendees skewed wealthier and whiter than the district average.