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Officials cite enrollment declines, charter growth and classified pay as core budget pressures
Summary
DPS and county officials flagged declining public‑school enrollment, rising charter‑school shares that shift funding away from the district, and pressure to raise classified pay; DPS described a corrected hourly math and requested phased pay improvements and targeted compensation changes.
Durham Public Schools and county finance staff used a March 10 joint meeting to link three interlocking budget pressures: lower district enrollment, rising charter‑school enrollment that sends per‑pupil funds away from the district, and the district’s desire to raise classified wages to keep staff.
DPS finance director (Mr. Teter) said the district has stabilized audited financials and an ERP migration is underway, but that declining enrollment and new charter openings will reduce state…
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