Durham Public Schools Board of Education held a work session on January 15, with public comments addressing mold remediation concerns at schools, the feasibility study of Old Loess Grove School, and disproportionate suspension rates for students with disabilities.
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education heard sharp criticism about infrastructure repairs and a detailed account of why specialized staff are leaving the district, underscoring two of the system's most pressing challenges.
A parent and DPS employee challenged the district's mold remediation work during public comment, calling repairs done with "staple gun and glue" inadequate and describing the work as "not even cosmetic." The speaker demanded accountability and questioned why money exists for consultants and rebranding but not for fixing fundamental infrastructure problems like mold, broken doors, and poor air quality. They contrasted spending priorities by noting "$20,000 a month plus per diem" for one position while basic facilities deteriorate.
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