Durham Public Schools CFO Resigns Amid Salary Controversy
The chief financial officer of Durham Public Schools, Paul LeSieur, has resigned following an overpayment error that affected school staff members. The error led to some classified employees receiving more money than they should have in their paychecks between July and December 2023. This resulted in walkouts and protests from employees. The DPS Board of Education has approved second checks for affected staff and announced a budget amendment to bridge the funding gap, aiming to resolve the situation and earn back employees' trust.