The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school board will meet again this Tuesday as it faces large debts and looming staff cuts.From new committees to school consolidation, board members have a lot to discuss, not only at the full board meeting but also during committee meetings.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereThe Policy Committee will meet to discuss creating an external audit committee. Interim superintendent Catty Moore first suggested its creation in August, following the release of a report from the state auditor’s office detailing years of financial mismanagement by the district.”These external stakeholders will have members appointed by the board, by the county commissioners, by the superintendent,” Moore said during a press conference. “I do see this as more of a recurring and permanent support to the community,” she continued. “I think external stakeholders providing support to our audit process, any findings that we may have is a really important tool right now as a part of rebuilding trust.”Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.The idea of an external audit committee is not new to North Carolina schools. Tuesday, WS/FCS board members will be presented with similar policies from Wake County Public Schools.That same evening, the Building and Grounds Committee will consider holding a public hearing about consolidating schools in the district. If approved, this hearing would take place in October at Cook Elementary, which has seen a decline in enrollment over the past five years. According to district data, the school had 189 students on day 10 of school this year.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsThe district has previously said that while consolidating schools would save the district money, it’s not the primary reason it’s being considered, citing changing facility needs and student populations.During the full board meeting, Moore is expected to give an update on the district’s budget and finances. The board meeting is not the only thing happening in the district next week. Friday will be the last day of employment for hundreds of employees impacted by recent job cuts. The cuts will eliminate around 344 positions, with approximately 270 employees losing employment with the district entirely. NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school board will meet again this Tuesday as it faces large debts and looming staff cuts.
From new committees to school consolidation, board members have a lot to discuss, not only at the full board meeting but also during committee meetings.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here
The Policy Committee will meet to discuss creating an external audit committee. Interim superintendent Catty Moore first suggested its creation in August, following the release of a report from the state auditor’s office detailing years of financial mismanagement by the district.
“These external stakeholders will have members appointed by the board, by the county commissioners, by the superintendent,” Moore said during a press conference.
“I do see this as more of a recurring and permanent support to the community,” she continued. “I think external stakeholders providing support to our audit process, any findings that we may have is a really important tool right now as a part of rebuilding trust.”
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
The idea of an external audit committee is not new to North Carolina schools. Tuesday, WS/FCS board members will be presented with similar policies from Wake County Public Schools.
That same evening, the Building and Grounds Committee will consider holding a public hearing about consolidating schools in the district. If approved, this hearing would take place in October at Cook Elementary, which has seen a decline in enrollment over the past five years. According to district data, the school had 189 students on day 10 of school this year.
Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts
The district has previously said that while consolidating schools would save the district money, it’s not the primary reason it’s being considered, citing changing facility needs and student populations.
During the full board meeting, Moore is expected to give an update on the district’s budget and finances.
The board meeting is not the only thing happening in the district next week. Friday will be the last day of employment for hundreds of employees impacted by recent job cuts. The cuts will eliminate around 344 positions, with approximately 270 employees losing employment with the district entirely.
NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |