Speaking of Schools: Jillian La Serna of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

This week on Speaking of Schools, Chair of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Jillian La Serna joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. She discusses the ongoing public health points the district is monitoring in the new school year, as well as future vaccine approval for younger populations and leadership changes at CHCCS.

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Here’s What You Need to Know Before CHCCS, Orange County High Schools’ 2025 Graduations

The local school districts are preparing to hold their graduations this weekend and have shared instructions for participants and visitors.

'I See This as Service': Rodney Trice Shares Early Approach, Emotions Around CHCCS Superintendent Hiring

During his first day on the job, CHCCS Superintendent Rodney Trice joined 97.9 The Hill for an initial interview about his new role.

District Veteran Rodney Trice Hired as Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools' New Superintendent

The CHCCS Board of Education formally selected and approved Rodney Trice to be its next superintendent on Thursday night.

CHCCS Board of Education Hears Implementation Update on Upcoming Aligned High School Class Schedules

For Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, a new class schedule will soon go into effect for all of its high schools.

George Griffin, Chair of CHCCS Board of Education, Announces Re-Election Bid

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education member George Griffin announced his candidacy for re-election Wednesday. Griffin was first elected to the board in 2021. “My first term on the board has been gratifying,” Griffin said in his announcement. “It has been a steep learning curve in so many ways. I never thought I’d say […]

Orange County Commissioners Consider School Budget Requests Alongside Potential Federal Funding Cuts, Tax Increases

The Orange County Commissioners recently met with the CHCCS and OCS boards to review proposed budgets for the upcoming school year.

CHCCS Reviewing Applications, Community Survey Responses for Next Superintendent

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education is entering the next phase of its search for a new superintendent to succeed Nyah Hamlett, who will be leaving at the end of this academic year in June. During the application window, CHCCS received 37 applications coming from 14 different states for the superintendent position.  […]

CHCCS, Orange County Schools to Hold Remote Learning Friday As Region Thaws From Winter Weather

After several inches of snow fell Wednesday, many local schools are turning to remote learning options Thursday for their students and staff.

Orange County School Board Adopts Resolution Supporting Immigrant Families, Students

Orange County's school board passed a resolution in favor of helping its immigrant families and students, the latest act of local support.

Orange County Schools Closed, CHCCS Declares Remote Learning for Thursday As Cold Temps Keep Snow and Ice

Thanks to a light snow that fell Tuesday night, the Orange County community saw its schools cancel instruction on Wednesday.

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