New Strategic Plan Approved

The WCPSS Board of Education approved the new strategic plan. Some media reports and community discussion have focused solely on the 95% graduation rate goal.  But it is important to understand this strategic plan focuses heavily on how to ensure graduating students...

WCPSS Strategic Plan Proposed

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...

Budget Updates on CIP 2013

Asst. Superintendent for Facilities Joe Desormeaux provided a budget update to the Board of Education on current construction projects. Project cost estimates are higher than initially assumed in putting together budget scenarios.  Desormeaux noted that structural...

Fewer Schools Capped for 2015-2016

School officials are recommending that enrollment caps be removed from fourteen schools for next school year. They are: Alston Ridge, Brooks, Cedar Fork, Combs, Forest Pines, Green, Holly Ridge, Holly Springs, Jones Dairy, Lacy, Leesville, and North Ridge elementary...

How Far Does $3.75 Million Go?

That’s the question for the WCPSS Board of Education. For this school year, county commissioners approved a recurring $3.75 million to apply to teacher supplements.  This money is a local addition to state base salaries.  It helps Wake County attract and retain high...