WS/FCS may need to cut another $5.5M from budget
WS/FCS board members are frustrated — and facing more tough cuts — after a costly budgeting error, declining state allotments and a new potential county funding formula.
Forsyth County Commissioners
High school students to moderate Forsyth County Commissioner candidate forum
The forum will be a chance for high schoolers and the rest of the Forsyth County community to ask questions and learn more about the candidates.
Gray Wilson sworn in as Forsyth County commissioner
The executive committee of the Forsyth County Republican Party chose Wilson to fill the seat that was vacated in June by the retirement of Dave Plyler
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to request $20M from county commissioners next week
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education approved a budget request to the county for $20 million, much of which is intended to make up for the loss of federal COVID-19 funding.
WS/FCS proposed budget calls for $20M increase in local funds
The proposed budget for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools prioritizes core instruction, mental health services and increases to teacher supplements. But the district will need millions more in local funding to make that happen.
Several North Carolina candidates with education ties are advancing to the November election
Multiple North Carolina candidates with ties to education ran and won in state and local races in Tuesday’s primary election.
Longtime Forsyth Commissioner Dave Plyler to step down, drop re-election bid
Commissioner Dave Plyler, whose smooth baritone voice has been a feature of Forsyth County government meetings for 40 years, is resigning effective June 30 and will not seek re-election.
Forsyth County Commissioners approve budget with focus on education and public safety
Forsyth County Commissioners have approved a new budget that contains good news for property owners and school personnel.
WS/FCS educators and activists rally for increased pay for classified staff
“I have watched these folks work so hard all day long, and at 3:30 when our school dismisses, slip into the restroom to put on their uniform or to freshen up and head straight to their second jobs. Many times they would work till 9, 10, 11 o'clock at night and sacrifice time with their families in order to help and educate our kids.”
