US Edition‘Nowhere to cut back’: N.C. schools struggle with budget difficulties
- Wake County Public Schools confronts a significant budget deficit this fiscal year.
- Insufficient state funding over decades contributes to these financial challenges across districts.
- Multiple North Carolina school systems report deficits up to millions of dollars.
- Wake County expects the largest deficit at $60 million, needing the amount for normal operations and new schools.
- School officials must make difficult decisions while seeking increased support from the state legislature.
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Wake County educators rally against proposed school budget cuts
Educators in Wake County are urging school and county leaders to increase funding for schools, advocating against proposed cuts. As budget talks continue, educators emphasize the importance of maintaining salary supplements and addressing pressing facility issues.
Audit reveals $16M overspend in Winston-Salem/FCS, prompting CFO resignation and district-wide cuts
On April 8, Thomas Kranz, the chief financial officer of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools, announced his resignation during a school board meeting. The superintendent of the school district, Tricia McManus, released a statement in response: “Mr. Kranz came to the district three years ago with more than 40 years of credible and reputable service as a CPA in the corporate world and chief operations officer, finance officer, and interim superin…
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