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Staff Absences

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education1 year ago

"Durham School Pay Dispute: Superintendent Resigns Amid Budget Concerns"

Durham Public Schools canceled classes due to an overwhelming number of staff absences, prompting a teacher workday. The transportation support staff's absence led to the decision, affecting bus inspections required by law. Parents and students expressed disappointment, with concerns about academic impact and the ongoing pay issue. The Durham Association of Educators criticized the lack of transparency and demanded a meet-and-confer policy for future discussions with the Board. Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga's resignation added to the uncertainty, while community efforts are providing bagged lunches for families in need.

education1 year ago

"Durham Public Schools Grapple with Staffing Shortages and Protests, 11 Schools Closed"

Eleven Durham public schools will be closed due to mass staff absences as school employees protest recent cuts to raises for classified staff. The Durham Association of Educators plans to rally at the Durham Public Schools’ staff development center to demand the district honor their years of service while staying within budget. The pay dispute arose after the district announced it would revoke recent raises for about 1,300 classified staff, leading to protests and demands for transparency and commitment from the school board. The district's inconsistent communication on how it would honor years of state service has further fueled the controversy.

education2 years ago

Las Vegas Valley Schools Grapple with Teacher Shortages, Cancel Classes

Two elementary schools in the Las Vegas Valley, Linda Rankin Givens Elementary and C.T. Sewell Elementary, have canceled classes due to a shortage of teachers. The schools cited an unexpected number of licensed staff/teachers absent as the reason for the closures. This follows similar closures earlier in the week at other schools in the Clark County School District.