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Friday was the last day of work for hundreds of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools employees who lost their jobs amid the district’s financial crisis.

Between local donations, an agreement with county commissioners and a new custodial services contract, the district has knocked more than $11 million off its debt.

Several Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools teachers and staff members raised concerns about the ongoing impact of position reductions, especially in the Exceptional Children department.

According to Chad Flowers, an SBI spokesperson, the department won't be investigating the school district unless evidence of criminal wrongdoing is found by the State Auditor's office — which hasn't happened.

The district's efforts, along with the support of county commissioners and private donors, have reduced the debt to about $13 million as of this week. WFDD’s Education Reporter Amy Diaz spoke with News Director Eddie Garcia about where the district goes from here.

The district has been shaken by recent school violence and a months-long financial crisis. Phipps says his focus is on rebuilding confidence and helping the community heal.

A new Kenyan intelligence report said the Kenyans were recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine after being misled with false promises of jobs in Russia before being sent to the front lines.

A proposal for consolidation could come as early as September.

In a letter to legislators published Thursday afternoon, Board of Education Chair Deanna Kaplan says the district would "need to take draconian measures to further reduce expenses," without financial assistance from the state.

In an email shared with WFDD, Lambeth told district officials the time to make a request for help was back in April, and that all deadlines for bill filings have passed for the session.