CHCCS Board of Education Archives

CHCCS Shares Application, Timeline for Filling Vacant Board of Education Seat

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

Chapel Hill-Carrboro residents are now able to submit their pitches to temporarily join the CHCCS Board of Education. Applications are due Sept. 14.

As Final Year Begins, Glenwood Elementary Families Feeling ‘Powerless’ After Closure and Program Votes

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 24, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

Monday’s first day of class is bittersweet for Glenwood Elementary School families, who feel hurt by CHCCS leaders’ decision to close its campus and change its program.

Glenwood Elementary’s Mandarin Dual Language Program Moving to Rashkis; Questions Remain for World Language

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 20, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The school board voted to relocate one of Glenwood Elementary School’s Mandarin learning tracks to Rashkis. The other could go to Scroggs.

Rani Dasi Prepares to Close Chapter of CHCCS Leadership, Take On County Commissioner Role

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 4, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Rani Dasi visited 97.9 The Hill for an exclusive interview about her appointment, her legacy during three terms on the school board, and more.

Orange County Board of Commissioners Unanimously Votes for Rani Dasi to Fill District 1 Seat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 28, 2026 | Local Government

Rani Dasi is poised to join the Board of Orange County Commissioners this summer, earning a short-term selection by unanimous vote.

‘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.

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