Wake County Public Schools

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Wake County Schools committee approves $17.6M budget cuts plan

Story Date Oct 20, 2026

Wake County Public Schools' budget committee voted 6-2 on Tuesday to direct staff to implement spending cuts and adjustments totaling $17.6 million for the 2026-27 school year. The decision came after…

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Wake County Schools tackles facility repairs, debates middle school program

Story Date Oct 13, 2026

Wake County Public Schools board members approved moving into closed session on August 11 to discuss personnel and other matters, while also reviewing major construction projects and grappling with de…

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Schools face $17.6 million budget gap from state mandates

Story Date Oct 7, 2026

Wake County Public Schools officials presented four major operational updates on August 4, with the most pressing issue being a $17.6 million funding shortfall driven by state-mandated salary increase…

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Wake County Schools Board Approves Agenda Amid Heated Debate Over Teacher Dress Code

Story Date Oct 6, 2026

The Wake County Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved its meeting agenda on August 4, 2026, but the session was dominated by passionate public comment on a proposed state bill that wo…

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