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Winston‑Salem/Forsyth board approves grants, contracts and new policies in June meeting
Summary
The board approved the CTE local application, a $14.6 million magnet schools grant, the West Forsyth auxiliary gym floor replacement, a Title II professional‑development contract, the revised cell phone policy and multiple capital and contract items. A substitute motion removed iReady from a diagnostic purchase.
The Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education on June 25 approved a slate of grants, contracts and policy revisions covering career and technical education, school facilities, student assessments and district operations.
The board unanimously approved the 2024–26 CTE local application and then voted 8–1 to appropriate a five‑year Magnet Schools Assistance Program grant that district staff said totals $14.6 million and would fund roughly 15.5 full‑time equivalents across central office and schools. The board also approved a district purchase and capital projects including a recommended rubber composite replacement for West Forsyth High School’s auxiliary gym floor after staff reported the existing VCT tile contained asbestos.
On policy, the board…
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