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The information came in "Dollars and Decisions: Understanding and Navigating the Durham Public Schools Budget," the first installment of a series that DPS officials are distributing in the interest of transparency and to encourage community engagement.
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Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice. Schools release early on Feb. 14.
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Durham schools using the new responsibility zones – areas where school bus service is discontinued, leaving families to rely on carpool, bicycles, or walking – apparently have managed the first 10 days without any crises.
![[SoDu Alert] N.C. Attorney General Opens PowerSchool Investigation](/content/images/size/w600/2025/02/powerschool0206.png)
Data Security
In December 2024, a hacker got into PowerSchool’s system, which potentially exposed Social Security numbers, names of minors, and medical and disciplinary information. Durham Public Schools indicated that it appeared more likely that some staff data may have been exposed in the breach.
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If the district moves forward with this plan, it would leave them short by $1.66 million – so DPS still has work to do to balance their budget.
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Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice.
![[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Staff Data May Have Been Breached](/content/images/size/w600/2025/02/databreach23.png)
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Regardless of whether families or educators are contacted by Experian, they can reach out to find out how to activate Experian's protection offer.
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Students of families that sign up by Feb. 6 get to wear pajamas to school on Feb. 7.
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Proceeds support the Durham Promise Scholarship Fund, which benefits at least one senior at each DPS high school.
![[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Reassure Against ICE Fears](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/migrantsdps.png)
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On Tuesday, Durham Public Schools issued a statement reassuring students, staff, and families that the district is “committed to fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for every student and family that we serve.”
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Breakfast and lunch are free for all DPS students this year. Menus are subject to change without notice.
![[SoDu Alert] Durham Schools Delayed on Friday](/content/images/size/w600/2025/01/dpsdelay124.png)
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Due to potential poor road conditions after freezing temperatures, Durham Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Friday. Spread the word by sharing this Southpoint Access newsletter with friends and neighbors. Got a tip for your neighborhood news guy? Send email to southpointaccessnews@gmail.com.