3rd-party study looked at Wake County's Central Services staffing in 32 areas, finding it to be inadeuate in 21 areas. Examples include school bus drivers, school social workers, area superintendents, instructional support techs & communications staff. #nced #wcpss

Wake County school board's budget & finance cmte getting an update on organizational study. The third-party study found that Wake's central office,, aka central services, is inadequately staffed in many areas. simbli.eboardsolutions.com/Meetings/Att... #nced #wcpss

Wake County school board budget and finance committee meeting at 2:30 pm to get updates on organizational and compensation studies. Agenda at simbli.eboardsolutions.com/SB_Meetings/... Watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfvT... #wcpss

Price tag for emergency repairs at three Wake County schools? More than expected. The cost to make Creech Road, Davis Drive and Durant Road elementary schools safe for students was $6.4 million, up from previously stated total of $5.6 million. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #wcpss

These 30 Cary and Morrisville schools are closing early due to water main break. Wake County school system says it will notify families as soon as possible if the water main break in Cary affects classes on Tuesday. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #wcpss

How the hiring of a transgender teacher put Wake County schools in national spotlight. Speeches at school board meetings and coverage by conservative outlets have helped spread national attention. Will Trump administration intervene? www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced #wcpss

At CMS, minority students see gains in standardized tests. But concerns remain. Latest state results show Black students and poor students in CMS outperformed their peers in Wake County. (Via @rebeccanoel.bsky.social & @caitmcglade.bsky.social) www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #wcpss

Wake County school system says it had 7 school bus accidents during the first week of traditional-calendar schools. A district committee is reviewing the accidents to determine what actions to take with the drivers. Wake is also working with DMV on issue. #nced #wcpss

School system is waiting on the Wake County Board of Commissioners to sign off on installing cameras on school bus stop arms. It's designed to deter motorists from passing stopped buses. Wake says more study is needed on school speed-zone cameras. #ncpol #wakepol #nced #wcpss

When will Wake County schools get HVAC issues fixed? The timeline for its long-term plan. Veronica Hill, the chief of facilities and operations, said she'll have a long-term strategy to present in December on addressing the HVAC situation. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #wcpss

As 11 new charter schools seek approval, how has school choice affected North Carolina students? 25% of the state's students don't attend traditional public schools. It's 34% in Durham, 29% in Mecklenburg County & 26% in Wake County. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #ncpol #nced #wcpss