[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Cuts Proposed in DPS Central Office

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DPS May Cut 27 Central Office Jobs Amid Budget Shortfall

Durham Public Schools may eliminate 27 classified positions within its central office as part of a proposed $2 million cost-saving measure tied to the district’s looming budget deficit. The proposal is set to be discussed at the DPS Board of Education meeting on Thursday.

According to the agenda packet released ahead of the meeting, the cuts are intended to address a $34 million budget shortfall and will focus on non-instructional roles to minimize the impact on classrooms.

[SoDu How-To] Navigate Alzheimer's Support in Durham

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be overwhelming – but you’re not alone. Durham and neighboring communities are home to a growing network of support services, care providers, and educational resources tailored for families navigating memory loss. Whether you’re seeking a diagnosis, caregiver support, in-home care, or long-term memory care, this guide will help connect you with trusted local options.

Read more in Southpoint Access!

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

• Greek Festival Returns in May: Get ready to experience the flavors, music, and joy of Greece right here in South Durham. The 2025 Durham Greek Festival is back at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church (May 3–4) with authentic food, live dancing, artisan shopping, and guided tours of the landmark domed church. Admission is free, and the event runs rain or shine just off NC-751 near Southpoint.
• South Durham Restaurant Inspection Scores for April 2025 [SoDu Crew Premium Feature]: On occasion, Southpoint Access will gather information from Durham County’s Public Health Department to get a snapshot of how facilities in this region are scoring on their inspections. In this report, we delve into recent reports on restaurants in the 27713 zip code. These reports were filed between Feb. 15 and March 31, 2025.

What's Happening Today?

• Durham City Council Work Session. 1 p.m. Second-floor committee room at 101 City Hall Plaza. (Durham Government)
• Adult Game Day. Adults. 2 to 4 p.m. No registration required. Play board games, card games, word games, and more! Open to adults and seniors, every second and fourth Thursday. Snacks and drinks provided. Meeting room at Southwest Regional Library at 3605 Shannon Rd. (Durham County Library)
• Durham Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting. 6:30 p.m. at DPS Central Services building at 511 Cleveland St. (Durham Government)

Check out this week's activities!

IN MEMORIAM

• Durham Obituaries - April 22, 2025

FOR SUBSCRIBERS

• [Subscriber Bonus] Durham High School Senior Spotlight!
• [Welcome to the World] Durham Births - April 5-11, 2025
• [Dearly Beloved] Marriage Applications - March 8-14, 2025

INTERESTING ELSEWHERE

• Trump Issues Mandates on HBCUs, School Discipline, More [USA Today]
• Ukraine Pressured to Take Peace Plan Favoring Russia [The New York Times]
• Russia Launches Deadly Strike on Kyiv [CNN]
• China Sends Back Boeing Planes Over Tariffs [BBC]
• Quake Near Istanbul Rattles Turkey [ABC News]

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