Headline in N&R print edition story on last night’s public hearing on the Guilford County Schools budget at last night’s Board of Commissioners meeting:
Commissioners taken to school at hearing on budget
Stories of out-of-date textbooks, malfunctioning HVAC units and crowded classrooms dominated the discussion Thursday over what Guilford County should spend its money on in the upcoming budget.
Dozens of speakers packed a public hearing before the Guilford County Board of Commissioners to urge the board to direct more funding to Guilford County Schools.
Commissioner Jeff Phillips said “there are so many folks across the county that do great work on behalf of our citizens…. I just want to thank them regardless of whether or not we fund or how much we fund as a board.”
Given the difference between GCS’ request and the proposed allocation in County Manager Marty Lawing’s budget is $27 million —and Republicans control the board, we’ll see who will be driving the school bus school come July 1.
