Durham Board of Education Approves Budget and Staff Reductions

The board unanimously adopted the superintendent's recommended budget and approved a classified reduction in force, citing a major budget shortfall and the end of some federal funding. Leaders emphasized efforts to avoid cuts to academic positions and to place affected staff in existing vacancies. 8mins

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  • The board unanimously approved the superintendent's recommended budget for Durham Public Schools and discussed the next steps, including submitting the budget to the county manager for further review. 
  • A speaker explained that the district faced a significant budget shortfall and loss of federal funding, requiring reorganization and reductions in staffing and expenses. 
  • A speaker explained that the district aimed to avoid cuts to academic and student-facing positions and intended to place affected employees into existing vacancies where possible. 
  • The board unanimously approved the classified reduction in force proposal after a motion and brief discussion. 
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