As the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools’ year is beginning to finish, Chair of the Board of Education Dr. Jillian La Serna joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She shares updates on how the transition to classrooms went over the last month and preparation for the fall. Plus: budget requests, updates on graduation plans and excitement for the new Chapel Hill High building!
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