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The Filing Period for 2025 Local Elections Is Officially Closed. Who Is Running?

Posted by Staff | Jul 18, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

In this local elections cycle, there are several elected roles for Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough and Pittsboro on the ballot.

CHCCS Board Vice Chair Riza Jenkins Announces 2025 Re-Election Bid

Posted by Henry Taylor | Jun 23, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government, Pre-K - 12 Education

Riza Jenkins, the vice chair of the Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools school board, announced her intention to run for re-election.

CHCCS Reviewing Applications, Community Survey Responses for Next Superintendent

Posted by Ben Crosbie | Apr 25, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

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Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Vice Chair Riza Jenkins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Apr 21, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill Carrboro City Schools Board Vice Chair Riza Jenkins spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, April 21. She discussed the latest in the process of identifying the district’s next superintendent. She also discussed the district’s current budget discussions, the next steps on the capital improvement plan, and more.

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CHCCS School Board Approves 81 Position Cuts, Cites ‘Dire’ Spending Situation

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 21, 2024 | Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education

The CHCCS Board of Education approved a district proposal to freeze and cut dozens of positions in lieu of a $5.6 million budget shortfall.

CHCCS Narrows Focus for Bond Plan; Estes Hills, Carrboro, and FPG Elementary Schools Prioritized

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 23, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The CHCCS school board narrowed its focus to a facilities plan for three new elementary schools, if the $300 million bond referendum passes.

Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Board Chair George Griffin and Vice Chair Riza Jenkins

Posted by Andrew Stuckey | Jul 15, 2024 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education Chair George Griffin, Vice Chair Riza Jenkins, and Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks all joined 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Monday, July 15. They discussed the latest on the long-term facilities plan, the agenda for Thursday’s board meeting, the rational behind reinstating student admission charges for school athletic events, and more. Andy Jenks talked about some upcoming district events and more.

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CHCCS Board Narrows School Replacement, Renovation Preferences for Bond Funding

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 25, 2024 | Development, Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education

The CHCCS Board of Education shared early preferences for potential facility plans if the district receives funding from a bond referendum.

CHCCS Board of Education Aligns High School Class Schedules with Approval of Block Format

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 12, 2024 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The CHCCS Board of Education voted unanimously to move to a new high school class schedule. Here are highlights from the officials’ comments.

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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