The selection of the next superintendent of Wake County Public Schools in in your hands. The school board has opened a survey to the public for feedback on the qualities and characteristics of the next superintendent. This is the first step in the process to replace Dr. Jim Merrill, who will step down Feb. 1, …
SURVEY: What Qualities and Skills Do You Want in the Next WCPSS Superintendent? Read More »
The surprise announcement by WCPSS Superintendent Dr. James Merrill that he will retire effective Feb. 1, 2018 will end an era unlike any other in the school system’s history. Merrill read from a statement at the school board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21, saying that the school system is in a “good place.” Many would …
Merrill Announces Retirement Leaving Schools in A ‘Good Place’ Read More »
The Wake County Commissioners voted 5-2 today to adopt their budget with $21 million in additional funding to Wake County Public School System for the 2017-18 school year. That amount was $5 million higher than the $16 million increase originally proposed, but still lower than the $45.2 million in new local funds that the school …
Wake Commissioners Boost WCPSS by $21 Million Over Last Year Read More »
This year’s state and local budget season has confirmed a long-held speculation on the priorities our elected officials have for funding public education. It has become clear that traditional methods of investing in a world-class public education system are gone, and the responsibility for supporting a high-quality system that enables students to meet future workforce …
It\’s Time to Stop the Recurring WCPSS Budget Debate Read More »
Wake County Public School System is one of the lucky ones when it comes to absorbing the impact of the General Assembly’s action on reduced class size in grades K-3, but it is going to cost the taxpayers more. Superintendent Jim Merrill told the Wake County School Board that his budget request includes an additional …
Reduced class size adds $13 million to $56.6 million WCPSS budget increase request Read More »
Much has been made over what items are included in the Superintendent’s proposed budget. Little has been made over items not included. Some of these items can be found on page 14 of the budget document titled “Deferred Needs.” They include items like, “Technology Refresh Operating Dollars for Classrooms – $8 million.” These dollars would …
What’s NOT in the Superintendent’s Proposed Budget Read More »
Co-chairs of the Strategic Planning Working Team, Mr. Phil Kirk and Dr. Marvin Connelly, presented the work they and 38 others have been at for the past six months. The proposed strategic plan includes vision and mission statements, six core beliefs, and a goal statement. Supporting these are six areas of strategies and measures that …
