#DPSCommunity | DPS Board of Education Special Called Meeting | 7/21/26

The Durham Public Schools Board of Education held a special called meeting on July 21, 2026, primarily focused on approving the 2026-2027 salary scales for district employees. The discussion detailed state budget impacts, including mandated raises and bonuses for certified and classified staff, and the district's efforts to implement these changes promptly to avoid retroactive pay delays. Board members debated whether to approve the salary schedules immediately or refer them to the finance committee for further review, ultimately approving the schedules with a plan to revisit minimum wage discussions in the finance committee. Additionally, the board approved two capital improvement projects: asphalt paving at Southwest Elementary School and the design phase for a modular classroom expansion at Lions Farm Elementary to address overcrowding. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session.