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Forsyth County approves use of privately raised funds to prioritize ESS debt; superintendent briefs board on academic gaps and audits
Summary
The board approved using privately raised funds (Futures/Winston‑Salem Foundation: $4,165,281 reported) to prioritize payment of ESS Southeast LLC debt; Interim Superintendent Cathy Moore delivered an extended update on school performance, fiscal controls and debt‑repayment plans.
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted 5–2 on Nov. 20 to authorize the use of privately raised funds to address Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County Schools debt, prioritizing payment to ESS Southeast LLC, staff said. The Winston‑Salem Foundation reported $4,165,281 raised to date for this purpose.
Commissioners divided over principle and precedent. One commissioner said she would vote against forgiveness again, noting taxpayers previously provided $8.3 million reallocated for the schools and arguing property owners deserve recognition for that contribution. Supporters said…
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