A parent and employee criticized Durham Public Schools' bungled $96 million Northern High School opening, citing incomplete facilities, a three-hour lockdown, and poor communication about district changes.
A parent and employee criticized Northern High School's chaotic $96 million opening, citing incomplete facilities, a three-hour lockdown, and poor communication from district leadership.
The DPS Foundation announced $1 million in grants to 47 schools and launched an enrollment campaign including door-knocking to 2,500 homes to retain and recover students.
The board approved new purchasing authority thresholds for the superintendent and CFO at $150,000 and $400,000 respectively, and raised concerns about universal meal programs reducing Title I funding for low-income students.