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Board approves FY 2026‑27 local budget request and calendar changes after public pleas for staffing
Summary
The board unanimously approved the district’s FY 2026‑27 local budget request and approved calendar changes (calendar vote was 8–1); public commenters urged more special‑education staff, bilingual personnel and that the board press the county and state for additional funding.
At the meeting’s conclusion the Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County Schools board approved two action items: recommended changes to the school calendar and the FY 2026‑27 local budget request.
The board voted to approve the recommended school‑calendar changes (motion carried 8–1). Later, the board approved the FY 2026‑27 local budget request to forward to county commissioners; the budget motion passed unanimously. During discussion a board member asked whether the FY27 request included $4 million to repay debt from the prior year and Phipps confirmed there is $4 million for debt repayment plus a $2 million…
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