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Board approves elimination of 27 classified central-office positions, administration pledges placement efforts
Summary
The Durham Public Schools board unanimously approved a superintendent proposal to eliminate 27 classified central-office positions to address ongoing funding shortfalls; administration said it will pursue placement options for affected staff and follow board policy for any personnel actions.
The Durham Public Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the superintendent's proposal to eliminate 27 classified central-office positions effective July 1, citing decreased federal ESSER funding and the need to reorganize to a sustainable base budget.
Chief Finance Officer Erik Teeter told the board the cuts were part of a deliberate review by senior leaders to shield classroom positions where possible and to prioritize reductions in…
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