Staffing absences have led Durham Public Schools (DPS) to close seven schools on Monday..
This is the latest twist in the ongoing
pay dispute between employees and DPS
.
“We anticipate staffing challenges tomorrow, Monday, February 5, that will prevent us from conducting our school day. Due to these challenges, the following seven schools will be closed for students tomorrow:
- Morehead Montessori
- Bethesda Elementary
- Carrington Middle
- E. K. Powe Elementary
- Durham School of the Arts
- Sandy Ridge Elementary
- Little River K-8 School
“Please know that our students remain our top priority although tomorrow’s closure will keep us from learning together. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding,” DPS said in a news release.
The decision comes after the Durham Association of Educators (DAE) sent a notice to the DPS Board over the weekend that Monday would serve as another “Day of Protest”. On Sunday, the DAE posted on
about the upcoming protest, saying it would impact seven schools in particular.