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On Tuesday, March 9, the DPS Board of Education hosted a joint meeting with Durham County Commissioners in which an update on the Durham Public Schools 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan was presented. The presentation mentioned scenarios for consolidating schools and your school was provided as an example for possible consolidation.
At this time, no decisions have been made and no recommendations have been brought forward regarding the consolidation of any schools. The schools referenced in the presentation were used solely as examples to illustrate the types of scenarios districts sometimes consider when reviewing enrollment trends, facility use, and long-term planning.
Like many school districts across North Carolina and the country, DPS is beginning conversations about consolidation as we respond to changing enrollment patterns and the need to ensure resources are used effectively to support students. Please know that any conversation about potential school changes would involve a careful, transparent, and public process.
If future discussions move forward, families, staff, and the broader community will have multiple opportunities to learn more, ask questions, and share feedback before any recommendation is considered by the Board of Education.
