Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools cuts 19 staff due to falling enrollment
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is cutting 19 staff positions due to declining enrollment, with the layoffs expected to save up to $2 million annually. The district's enrollment losses are projected to level out over the next decade, with some schools showing potential for growth, prompting parents to urge the board to reconsider closure plans.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is reducing its staff by 19 positions. The cuts are due to falling enrollment and aim to save up to $2 million each year. The district previously reduced its central office and support staff by 24 positions last school year. New housing developments may help stabilize enrollment. A research report shows that two elementary schools considered for closure have more projected growth than other schools. Parents are urging the board to reconsider closure plans based on this data. The school board has already removed some schools from consideration for closure due to local funding for rebuilding projects.
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