Faced with a rising tax burden for residents, commissioners settled on a budget that doesn’t quite meet what Orange County and Chapel Hill-Carrboro schools said they need to maintain current services.
Chase Pellegrini de Paur
Chase Pellegrini de Paur is a reporter for INDY, covering politics, education, and the delightful characters who make the Triangle special. He joined the staff in 2023 and previously wrote for The Ninth Street Journal.
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Chapel Hill Council Split Over Coal Ash Options
While some Chapel Hill council members favor removing coal ash from the town’s old police HQ site entirely, others want to cap it in place. The council dynamic reflects the factions of the 2023 election.
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Durham County Meets DPS Halfway in Final Budget
Commissioners turned over all the municipal couch cushions to fund a $13 million increase for Durham Public Schools next year. With $3 million less than they asked for, DPS board members will have to decide where to cut back.
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Ask INDY: Durham Public Schools Edition
This week, we dive into how much money is diverted to charter schools in Durham and what it means for Durham Public Schools.
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How Would DPS Adjust if It Doesn’t Get Its Full Budget Request?
A budget exercise at a recent meeting sheds light on what Durham Public Schools leaders may do if Durham County’s final budget doesn’t include all the district asked for.
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Durham School Board Approves Modified Meet and Confer Policy in Split Vote
Representatives from the school board, Durham Public Schools administration, and the Durham Association of Educators presented a unified front at a Tuesday press conference.
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Will Durham County’s Budget Proposal Bring DAE and DPS Administration Together?
Facing a county budget proposal that falls short of the district’s ask, the Durham Association of Educators and the Durham Public Schools superintendent seem to be past the most hostile stage of their relationship. But it’s not quite a Godzilla vs. Kong-level joining of forces.
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“There’s a Double Standard”: Coalition Calls Out Disparities in Orange County Home Revaluation
A coalition of homeowners and advocates says homes in Orange County’s historically Black neighborhoods are puzzlingly overvalued, leading to higher tax bills.
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On Political Protest Album “Is This America?” a Durham Musician Seeks to Meet the Moment
With songs like “King Trump” and “Misinformation Disinformation,” Duncan Christy says he hopes to draw attention to events unfolding at the White House and beyond.
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County Budget Proposal Falls Short of Durham Public Schools’ Ask
The Durham Public Schools board would have to make some tough choices to fit within the county’s budget proposal for the district—if it doesn’t change before a final vote.