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Parents, teachers and unions urge commissioners to fully fund Wake County Public Schools
Summary
At the May 19 budget public hearing, parents, educators and union representatives urged Wake County commissioners to meet or exceed the Wake County Public School System's local funding request, citing counselor ratios, building repairs and staff benefits at risk under proposed budgets.
Dozens of parents, teachers and education advocates urged Wake County commissioners on May 19 to fully fund the Wake County Public School System’s (WCPSS) budget request for fiscal 2026 and to consider exceeding that request to avoid cuts to counselors, clerical staff and employer‑paid benefits.
Heather Verdi, a parent of an Enloe High School student, opened the budget public hearing by asking the board “for full funding of the Wake County Public Schools budget,” saying cuts would hurt the district’s most vulnerable students. Multiple speakers cited staffing and building maintenance problems, including proposed cuts to dental benefits…
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