CHCCS Board of Education Archives

‘We’re in Crisis’: CHCCS Board of Education Approves Plan to Limit Classroom Screen Time

Posted by Emma Cooke | Jun 17, 2026 | Health, Pre-K - 12 Education

When it comes to screen time, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is trying to have better guardrails in the classroom.

With Closure Decision Made, CHCCS Leaders and Glenwood Elementary Community Try to Move Forward

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 9, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Thursday’s vote by the CHCCS Board of Education ended months of speculation of which of three elementary schools may be discontinued.

Here’s What CHCCS Board Members Said About Decision to Close Glenwood Elementary

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 5, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Most CHCCS Board of Education members shared comments about their reasoning for the conclusion and unanimous vote to close Glenwood.

CHCCS Board of Education Votes to Close Glenwood Elementary School, Protect Magnet Programs

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 4, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Glenwood Elementary School will close in the fall of 2027, after the CHCCS Board of Education voted unanimously on Thursday night.

CHCCS Board of Education Discuss Criteria for Elementary School Closure Study, But Decision Still Unclear

Posted by Emma Cooke | Mar 1, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The CHCCS Board of Education recently met to continue its conversation on the future elementary school closures.

CHCCS Board of Education Approves Site Plans for Carrboro Elementary Replacement Project

Posted by Emma Cooke | Feb 24, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Carrboro Elementary School is not in talks for which CHCCS elementary school will close, with plans to replace the existing building instead.

CHCCS Board of Education Weighs Closing 2 Elementary Schools Amid Enrollment, Funding Declines

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 12, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The CHCCS Board of Education began its latest round of feedback on Feb. 5 about how to approach closing at least one elementary school in the face of waning enrollment and funding challenges.

N.C. House Committee Grills CHCCS Leaders Over ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ Policies; District Maintains Compliance

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 11, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State Government

CHCCS leaders appeared in Raleigh to testify to lawmakers about whether the district is following the Parents’ Bill of Rights law.

Former School Improvement Team Parent Chair Melinda Manning Runs for CHCCS School Board

Posted by Henry Taylor | Sep 2, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Pre-K - 12 Education

Melinda Manning, formerly of Carrboro High School’s school improvement team, detailed her candidacy for the CHCCS Board of Education.

CHCCS Board Holds Preliminary Conversation for Hypothetical Elementary School Closure

Posted by Emma Cooke | Aug 27, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The Board of Education for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools recently met to hear a presentation about closing one of its elementary schools.

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