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Speaking of Schools: Vice Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Riza Jenkins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Feb 26, 2024 | Speaking of Schools

Vice Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, February 26. They discussed some recent student protest walk-outs over the war in Gaza, and the districts position on student protests of this nature. She also talked about the district budget, a possible upcoming bond referendum, the biggest needs for the school district at this time, and more.

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CHCCS Board of Education Chair George Griffin

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Dec 11, 2023 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Chair George Griffin spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, December 11. He discussed becoming the chair of the school board, welcoming new board members, and what is up next for the board. He also reviewed school safety protocols, talked about what families should keep in mind as winter break approaches, and what families new to the district should know.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Deputy Superintendent of Operations Al Ciarochi

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Oct 16, 2023 | Speaking of Schools

Deputy Superintendent of Operations for Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Al Ciarochi spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, October 16. He discussed the start of the school year from a facilities, operations, and transportation viewpoint. In addition to discussing safety and bussing at the start of the year, he also talked about the long-term capital needs of the districts, what buildings may be seeing upgrades in the near future, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Chair Rani Dasi

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Sep 18, 2023 | Speaking of Schools

Chair of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Rani Dasi spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, September 18th. She discussed the start of the school year, including the need to go into “Secure Mode’ twice during the first three weeks of the school year. She also discussed other aspects of the school year beginning, and the recent state testing data made available from the state department of education. She also discussed the challenges of implementing some of the new state laws regarding public education.

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Teacher Feature: Madeline Blobe and Sarita Allen from the Public Schools Foundation

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 24, 2023 | Speaking of Schools

Public Schools Foundation Executive Director Madeline Blobe and Associate Director For Support Sarita Allen joined 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com News Director Brighton McConnel. They discussed the ongoing summer food and book drive, getting more supplies to teachers, and more.

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS’ Andy Jenks on Summer Programs, School Board Elections

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 10, 2023 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Communications Director Andy Jenks joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 10.

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Speaking of Schools: Culbreth AD Jon Evans, Johnny “Coach J” Miller and Director of Athletics Scarlet Steinert

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jun 12, 2023 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Head of Athletics Scarlett Steinert, Culbreth Middle School Athletic Director, and legendary Culbreth Middle School teacher Johnny “Coach J” Miller spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, June 12th.

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Speaking of Schools: Charlos Banks, Kelly Hotchkiss and Ann Levin

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 22, 2023 | Speaking of Schools

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Administrators Minnie Goins and Jaimi West

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | May 15, 2023 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Principal of the Year Minnie Goins from Seawell Elementary School and Assistant Principal of the year Jaime West from McDougle Middle School both joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, May 15th. They discussed highlights from this school year at their school’s, what they think earned them their recognition this year, and some of the challenges facing their schools.

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Speaking of Schools: Kelly Batten and Norma Boone from Chatham County Schools

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 24, 2023 | Speaking of Schools

D. Kelly Batten and Norma Boone from Chatham County Schools spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 24th. They discussed the challenges facing schools in staying fully staffed, how Chatham County Schools has been able to beat that trend, and the advantages of working for Chatham County Schools. They also discussed their new teacher mentor program, and an upcoming Job Fair for the district.

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