Facing a major staffing absence, Durham Public Schools made the decision to close 12 schools today.
Educators held a rally at the Staff Development Center on Hillandale Road to voice their concerns over an
that forced the schools to close.
Multiple people spoke including the president of Durham Association of Educators.
“The folks that make the big, big decisions don’t want us to be out here today. The folks who have been underfunding and cutting our schools for decades and decades, do not want us to be working with our co-workers,” said Symone Kiddoo.
At 2 p.m. there will be another event downtown at DPS headquarters.
DPS said the Board of Education is “absolutely committed to getting all matters with our employees resolved fairly and as soon as possible.” It also urged everyone involved to remember the commitment to “providing our students with the best possible education.”
This is all happening on the same day that the interim CFO for DPS has their first day on the job.