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The presentation: Ms. Hager introduced the draft, describing the policy's intent \"to ensure fair, consistent, and lawful employee compensation and salary administration.\" She said the working group has met for nearly a year to develop policy and an accompanying procedures document. \"This is not something that we want to rush, but really taking the time to really get feedback and input from all of our stakeholders,\" she said.

Key elements: The draft addresses extra-duty pay (work performed outside job descriptions), annual stipend schedules (coaches, department chairs), documentation of salary adjustments in personnel files, processes for step/experience increases, new-hire placement on salary schedules, and a reclassification review committee that employees can use to request position reviews.

Board discussion: Board members pressed administration on several points:
- Extra duty: Board Member Harrell Goff asked whether \"extra duty\" could include duties performed during the school day that are outside a staff member's regular responsibilities (for example, covering another class during planning). Administration said teacher-coverage and IA-substitution situations would be addressed in procedures and noted existing processes for certain cases.
- Contracts vs. job descriptions: Members raised that many classified employees do not have written contracts and asked for clarity about where duties and expectations will be documented. Administration said classified staff have job descriptions and plans to make job descriptions and reclassification processes clearer.
- Reclassification and salary review committee: Members supported the proposed committee to review reclassification requests and wanted that process defined in policy or procedures.
- Stipends and extra pay: Board members asked for consolidated lists of stipend recipients (coaches, arts chairs, etc.) and clearer language about how stipends and extra-duty pay intersect with the FLSA and budget constraints.

Timing and next steps: Administration said the working group will continue to develop an accompanying procedures document and that the goal is to bring an action-ready package before the board before the end of the school year. The board voted to approve the draft on first read, and administration will return with refined language and procedures; the item was scheduled to come back for further action on June 10.

Why it matters: The draft seeks to standardize long-standing personnel pain points: inconsistent extra-duty practices, compression on salary schedules, lack of clarity about reclassification pathways, and the need to align pay practices with legal requirements and equitable administration across schools. Board members emphasized the importance of aligning the policy with practical school-level constraints and ensuring transparency for employees.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","#DPSCommunity | DPS Board of Education Work Session | 5/8/25","oneSentenceSummary","Administration presented draft Policy 7502 to standardize salary administration, extra-duty pay, stipends and reclassification processes; the board approved the draft on first read and directed further work with the salary-administration working group.","taxTitle","Durham Public Schools, School Districts, North Carolina","taxId",14087,"location","North Carolina","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6241433,"District unveils facilities condition assessment and 10-year capital improvement plan preview; estimates $900M in like-for-like needs",4614,7210000,11824000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255940-991ee15efaa71a2a4e7e1625658766ea&start=7210&end=11824","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255940-991ee15efaa71a2a4e7e1625658766ea/thumbnail_7210000.jpg","/articles/6241433/North-Carolina/District-unveils-facilities-condition-assessment-and-10-year-capital-improvement-plan-preview-estimates-900M-in-like-for-like-needs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241433-fa9bf52ccb4de942ea48c5a157a207bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195525&Signature=TSbcBNICn2ltUSVs61ntLeGzZ2jZHoIGWdwrbpYe8RZuGZXKwU5AsXNGugzXRxXdROxoZftuFpaE7svSjg2~i2izN5I6ixnnoFa0HFdN1WS9PFL9AcWBMK9MbPMZPlf8C2yfS4QYgQYgnyJfwLnSKzU9-CmFCb3m1RoobR36PEnv39OOPDhVsof-U0Yj1PZz9YsPKtIdIf3Gp4UbIV1ljL1YXwuY6L2291DGftcvC8YxJQFDHF5tVllPfdsL3VN~BJgSyXTwRZT2EmY6E80KEMFiW5rOrk84Jev8ZBOUg0StAeCialcTzcz0XltRshaaC86QQ7~3Mm6vhQtYMBs8tQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Durham Public Schools staff previewed a district-wide facilities condition assessment (FCA) and outlined a 10-year capital improvement planning (CIP) process the district will use to prioritize building, infrastructure and modernization needs across all schools.

Presentation highlights: Operations staff and the consultant team summarized the portfolio's scale and age: the district's buildings represent roughly 6.4 million square feet, the average building age is 59 years, and consultants identified approximately $900 million in like-for-like capital needs for building systems and fixed infrastructure. The presenter said the first five years of that Tier 1 need (life-safety and critical building systems) totals roughly $560 million. \"The district has 6,400,000 square feet that was evaluated by our consultant team... and based on the review... we have a current need of approximately $900,000,000 for dressing aging facilities and infrastructure,\" the presenter said.

Learning Environment Guidelines: Consultants produced updated technical specifications and learning-environment guidelines — the district now has model-school standards for elementary, middle and high schools to aiming for parity in equipment and space across projects, including the first-ever middle- and high-school learning-format guides.

Bond history and strategy: Staff reviewed prior bond packages (2016, 2022) and noted the 2022 bond emphasized new construction and modernization but left aging-infrastructure needs only partially addressed; the district estimates about $200 million of 2022 bond projects remain unfulfilled. Staff recommended a multi-phase approach to address urgent infrastructure needs, scheduled modernizations and capacity-driven new construction, including land acquisition and multi-year sequencing.

Growth and capacity: The district anticipates adding roughly 4,800 students by 2033-34 under current development assumptions, a projection that could require about three elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school over the next decade, with an estimated price in today's dollars of about $482 million to add those new seats.

Equity and community engagement: Staff emphasized community engagement and transparency, proposing regional working groups and multiple rounds of community conversation to align priorities. They proposed a task force composition that would include board leaders, district operations, finance, community representatives and city/county partners to prepare a bond proposal and public materials.

Why it matters: The FCA and CIP preview lays out a multi-hundred-million-dollar gap between the district's current facilities and model standards. Staff told the board the work is time-consuming and will require phased financing and coordination with the city and county, and staff recommended early engagement with local government partners to consider bundling or multiyear bond strategies.

Next steps: The consultant team will present more detailed FCA findings on May 22. Staff will conduct regional analysis and community engagement, refine cost estimates (including updated pricing beyond like-for-like replacement), and bring a recommended CIP timeline and bond strategy to the board for consideration.","Durham Public Schools officials previewed a facilities condition assessment and a 10-year capital improvement planning process that identifies roughly $900 million in like-for-like building needs and an estimated $560 million of urgent Tier 1 work in the first five years.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6241428,"Students, Sunrise Movement call on Durham district to adopt a Green New Deal for Schools",910,1232000,2142000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255940-991ee15efaa71a2a4e7e1625658766ea&start=1232&end=2142","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255940-991ee15efaa71a2a4e7e1625658766ea/thumbnail_1232000.jpg","/articles/6241428/North-Carolina/Students-Sunrise-Movement-call-on-Durham-district-to-adopt-a-Green-New-Deal-for-Schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241428-eab62d249f733d579e8b521640f7c324/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195525&Signature=Mxbi-Wx3GKYMKs-SsX57bU9-C0tu~cisTM0N~H28MFBADuPYGONkqJNAbb1p8DfFjq6X9qktNIryAovn-MtamxDXw5X-cC-c57R4e3XEEiQB7COODwSlGBCuqllR18sJ6Hl~WAj3vRb8J2j~tNON6dqhXbSiOVjlwkmi2TxWh9Hg5R6L-r~o9yr5w3hcfVwEGU2scRJqAzR7wLz6pe8iHXTfOpOWDMefW15biYeiM2xZys9klZj3IoV5oUy5J66ASvmJgzFHo-x5kBnRP0HowaeBSIIEMZIEi8QYZ-rOQRAXpjcPuTxVc3SpjSgH2TC1Oj8RM-5YKKUAa-kqwnN~9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Students and youth activists addressed the Durham Public Schools Board during general public comment, urging the district to adopt a Green New Deal for Schools and a sustainability or climate-action plan that would drive renewable-energy investments, energy-efficiency upgrades and curriculum commitments.

Public comment highlights: Student speakers and Sunrise Movement organizers presented signatures gathered at public demonstrations and student petitions. \"We appreciate good intentions, but what we need is an action, a climate action plan,\" a student speaker said, asking for a named plan with a timeline, budget estimate and cost-benefit analysis so the district could apply for grants and include accurate provisions in future bond packages.

Organizers described outreach and demonstrated local support: Abigail Schnee, identifying as an organizer with the National Sunrise Movement, reported gathering 260 signatures in four hours at a downtown demonstration and said a total of 1,443 signatures were collected for the campaign. Another speaker cited federal policy rollbacks and urged local action: \"In times like these, it is imperative that local action is taken,\" the speaker said, and asked the board to respond to students with a clear next step.

District response and next steps: Administration said staff have met with students and sustainability advocates and are discussing sustainability goals and the design specifications for new construction (the new DSA project was cited as an example of sustainability measures being incorporated). Administration also identified a staff point person and described ongoing discussions with student groups and the operations team about sustainability standards and possible inclusion in the CIP conversation.

Why it matters: Students framed the Green New Deal ask as both an educational initiative and a financial strategy to reduce long-term energy costs and pressure suppliers to adopt greener practices. They emphasized that major district contracts and bond decisions can influence supplier behavior and create sustained local demand for renewable energy solutions.

The board did not take action on a formal climate resolution during the meeting; student organizers asked the board for a response and for staff to outline immediate next steps to move toward a district-level climate action plan.","Student activists and Sunrise Movement volunteers urged the Durham Public Schools Board to adopt a district climate-action plan and pursue renewable energy, citing petitions and public demonstrations; students asked the board to name a timeline and specific budgeted plan so proposals can be eligible for grants and bond consideration.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6241443,"Board approves retroactive pay increase for certified and classified staff who drive buses",659,2677000,3336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255940-991ee15efaa71a2a4e7e1625658766ea&start=2677&end=3336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255940-991ee15efaa71a2a4e7e1625658766ea/thumbnail_2677000.jpg","/articles/6241443/North-Carolina/Board-approves-retroactive-pay-increase-for-certified-and-classified-staff-who-drive-buses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241443-aafcd470506099e72af3a3a884f02ce8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195525&Signature=XloQkcrG8tqV~~D-MqUb2QOtdTB7Jp5PHWOAuyVr6Ucufnytui01GirpBHwQ38qFsbfCExpxDFzkYJ8B84xmo7c3MnNqk7g3UidDnbUQ7wgSfaE2fJf1DBLYf0HE9e8rOwYErimXDB6ET0OCc6Owm4iSUm0mSCFgpSqTSbMq5h99JDtlj-wg0r22fnSHmd-WxR9HEB-k1kJvlVri-5iyZo1JWdxpnLPbsxVcBzHRtotMtfU5gltFaVxHuKL2tyeRG7tdaUoW5udSZPaw0t-LhTlvKFIglVZ3IPc3v3~hSll3WcoIrxlCFHtIar0F819WsD6aZi9U2B2AL9IIxwuzvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Durham Public Schools Board unanimously approved a recommendation to raise pay for staff who drive buses as part of a substitute pool. The motion directs certified or exempt employees who operate buses outside their regular duties to be paid $25 per hour and classified or nonexempt employees to be paid time-and-a-half for hours over 40; the increases were authorized to be paid retroactively to Jan. 22, 2025.

Administration presentation: Kenneth Barnes, who presented the item for operations/transportation, described the change as affecting roughly 40 staff members. \"This retroactive pay affects approximately 40 staff members,\" Mr. Barnes said. He summarized the proposal: \"We have 14 certified drivers who will be compensated at $25 per hour and 25 classified staff members who will be compensated at time and half their regular hourly rate over 40 hours. We are requesting that this compensation be paid back to January 2025.\" Administration said the change was verified to be within the current transportation budget for 2024-25 and that retroactive payment would be determined and confirmed with finance and payroll.

Board discussion: Board members asked about timing and scope: when staff should expect payment and whether the overtime calculation uses the employee's regular pay rate or the bus-driving rate. Mr. Barnes explained the district's goal was for the May payroll to reflect the new rates with retroactive payments completed by June, and that classified overtime would be calculated at employees' regular pay rate (their regular pay basis) when computing time-and-a-half for hours over 40.

Motion and vote: Board Member Chavez moved the resolution to approve the higher hourly rate for certified/exempt bus-driving duties and time-and-a-half for classified/nonexempt drivers, retroactive to Jan. 22, 2025; the motion was seconded by Board Member Natalie Beyer and passed unanimously.

Why it matters: Transportation staffing shortages have affected many districts; the board and administration framed the increase as a targeted recruitment and retention step for substitute drivers and staff who take on bus-driving duties in addition to their regular assignments. Administration said changes to routing and regional driver assignment for 2025-26 are expected to reduce overall driver needs, but the pay change is intended to retain current personnel while routing improvements are implemented.

Next steps: Administration will confirm the total cost with finance and payroll and proceed with implementation to ensure appropriate payroll timing and retroactive payments.","Durham Public Schools approved retroactive pay changes for staff who drive buses: certified/exempt staff driving buses will be paid $25 per hour and classified/nonexempt staff will receive time-and-a-half for hours over 40; the change applies retroactive to Jan. 22, 2025 and was described as budget-neutral within the transportation budget.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6241447,"Durham board approves administration's master's-pay plan; social-worker expansion held contingent on funding",3468,953000,4421000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3255940-991ee15efaa71a2a4e7e1625658766ea&start=953&end=4421","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3255940-991ee15efaa71a2a4e7e1625658766ea/thumbnail_953000.jpg","/articles/6241447/North-Carolina/Durham-board-approves-administrations-masters-pay-plan-social-worker-expansion-held-contingent-on-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6241447-4883bf37b5d2cbccf55957b77026dba5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195525&Signature=RMan55q1gCD3M95zcmz7FzlmZkfWX3X6yv9xhc3zFOvq-dsyvhoJ5--R~r9X0WyPnwx6R90YSxFI2eqyWya3ICYlh-b8D~EzRpAwTRtGlNZwo-DsmQ4p9Z5fEbqY-WtRJqEV2KGMK2ffpiQnWP7-91KVwFxF92057zSRenZFjv~Ri2t7YXCADPbNne4NGpMUUyGNA-jKAmUGnSHZ5dQSwomzP2vo1xWqk0Q~KIfMOSJiZSzrbkaNVYrdlkPGH8T1bwGkvDAmbJiVVrHAbS8qiPPZrRca5H89fnaxUz1TXe3zYSO3tf09zp~2Du6U~FwVlDo5Qtnv9JVNiF8mrNp4ag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Durham Public Schools Board of Education voted 5-1 to approve the administration's recommended local master's pay program for classroom teachers, with a request to seek funding for including 11 school social workers listed as an expansion item contingent on county or other funding.

Board members and administration framed the measure as a retention and competitiveness strategy for classroom teachers; public commenters and union members pressed the district to apply the policy more broadly and provide retroactive pay for this school year.

The administration told the board the immediate recommendation is to apply the local master's supplement only to staff who have the appropriate master's on their North Carolina license and to classroom teachers and school social workers as an expansion item. \"At this time, given our financial forecast, it is our recommendation that only staff that have an appropriate masters on their license from NCDPI would be considered for masters pay if they are classroom teachers and or school social workers,\" administration presenter Ms. Hager said.

Why it matters: The board-approved figure in the superintendent's recommended budget covers classroom teachers and includes funding for 11 social workers as a proposed expansion. Administration estimated the average local cost at about $7,002.58 per educator and said the district would need roughly $755,000 beyond the superintendent's recommended budget to expand eligibility further if the board chooses to do so.

Public comment: Several Durham Association of Educators (DAE) members and school social workers urged retroactive and broader pay. One public commenter, reading for JB Hallen, a school social worker, told the board, \"The only way to begin to repair this harm and to show students that the professionals who serve them matter is to provide retroactive master's pay for this year and affirm unambiguous commitment for next year.\" Another commenter, Christy Clem, a classified employee and DAE member, pressed for clearer contract language and compensation for work outside of written duties.

Board discussion and next steps: Board members asked administration to clarify eligibility rules and to communicate to staff how to ensure a qualifying master's appears on an NCDPI license. Administration said it would prepare a communication plan and that the social-worker expansion included in the superintendent's recommended budget remains \"contingent\" on county funding and final budget negotiations with the county manager. Board Member Natalie Beyer moved approval of \"the administration's master's pay recommendation presented to us tonight,\" which the board approved 5-1.

What the approval does not do: The board did not adopt an automatic expansion to all instructional support staff beyond classroom teachers and the named social-worker expansion; it also did not commit district funds to further expansions beyond what was included in the superintendent's recommended budget. Administration said it remains hopeful the state budget will include broader compensation changes that could alter local obligations.

The district also said it will publish guidance for staff about the licensing step required to receive local master's pay and will continue to monitor state budget developments that could change local responsibilities.","The Durham Public Schools Board voted 5-1 to approve the administration's recommended local master's pay program for classroom teachers; expansion to school social workers was designated an expansion item contingent on county funding. Teachers, social workers and union leaders urged retroactive pay and broader inclusion during public comment.","actionData","errors"]

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