FIRST AT NOON. THAT BREAKING NEWS INVOLVES WINSTON-SALEM FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS. THE DISTRICT HAS APPOINTED AN INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AS IT NAVIGATES MAJOR BUDGET ISSUES. THE DISTRICT APPOINTED FRIEDA SCHMIDT TO THE POST. SHE WILL SERVE THROUGH JUNE 30TH. SHE PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS INTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SIX MONTHS BACK IN 2019. WE’RE TOLD THE DISTRICT WILL BEGIN LOOKING FOR
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools names interim chief financial officer
Updated: 12:23 PM EDT May 14, 2025
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system has named an interim chief financial officer. Freida Lashmit will serve in the position through June 30. “Lashmit will step into the role to provide experienced leadership and support to the Finance Department during this transitional period. She brings more than 30 years of service to the district’s Finance Department, having held various roles throughout her tenure,” the district said. She previously served as the interim chief financial officer from June to December 2019.The district will also begin the process of finding a permanent chief financial officer for the 2025-2026 school year. Related Coverage Trending Stories Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system has named an interim chief financial officer.
Freida Lashmit will serve in the position through June 30.
“Lashmit will step into the role to provide experienced leadership and support to the Finance Department during this transitional period. She brings more than 30 years of service to the district’s Finance Department, having held various roles throughout her tenure,” the district said.
She previously served as the interim chief financial officer from June to December 2019.
The district will also begin the process of finding a permanent chief financial officer for the 2025-2026 school year.
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