Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools considers transition to hybrid learning for spring
At Thursday's meeting, the CHCCS board decided to test out hybrid instruction this month with plans to bring students back in the spring.
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is one of two public schools systems in Orange County. The system is run by the CHCCS Board of Education, which is comprised of seven elected officials who hold four-year terms. Under the board is the superintendent. The current superintendent is Tom Forcella.
The district includes 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, four high schools, a middle college with Durham Technical Community College and a school for children at UNC Hospitals. These schools serve more than 12,000 students across Orange County.
Learn more about the district's Board of Education here.
Browse board meeting agendas and videos here.
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