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Therapists and classified staff warn Durham schools of mounting vacancies and ask board for competitive pay
Summary
Occupational and physical therapists and other classified employees told the board the district faces significant vacancies and turnover tied to pay, and urged the district to fund competitive wages to retain staff; speakers and finance staff discussed constraints and the district’s aim to provide at least a 2% raise if funding permits.
Multiple classified staff and allies told the Durham Public Schools board Thursday that turnover among occupational therapists, physical therapists and other classified roles is undermining services to students and that pay is a major factor in departures. A physical therapist who spoke during public comment said the district has lost multiple therapists to neighboring counties and that pay differentials are driving vacancies; she described 38% of those roles as vacant in…
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