Guilford County Schools is expected to lose $5 million as part of statewide budget cuts.
Superintendent Mo Green has ordered hiring freezes for vacant positions, but….
Not on the chopping block is the hiring of a new chief of staff. Last week, the school board approved hiring Nora Carr. She currently works for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools as the top public relations official. Carr’s base salary will be $150,000.
Some school board members are standing behind the decision.
“We have to be committed to providing the superintendent with the tools and resources he needs to do his job,” said school board Vice Chairman Amos Quick. He added that the board would consider eliminating the position if Green recommends it.
Earth to Amos: That ain’t happening.
BTW, our friend Erik Huey is back, keeping a close eye on GCS. He has a few thoughts on the subject.
