Guilford County Schools to close four elementary schools
Officials say maintaining underutilized schools hurts the district’s already tight budget. They estimate the consolidation will save $1.7 million annually.
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Tutoring, security and teacher pay among Guilford County Schools' proposed legislative priorities
The list contains 18 requests. Some of them are monetary, like providing $5 million to Guilford County Schools to sustain a high-dosage tutoring program, where tutors meet with students in small groups multiple times a week.
Page High School families speak out about poor building conditions
Page High School was slated to be rebuilt in the district's facilities master plan from 2019, but with rising construction costs, the district can’t currently afford it.
New and returning Guilford County school board members take oath of office
Four Guilford County school board members were sworn in Tuesday evening. One outgoing member, who had been embroiled in a years-long controversy, vowed to run for the seat again in the future.
Guilford County Schools officials expect recruitment and retention challenges after failed funding efforts
Guilford County voters did not approve a quarter-cent sales tax referendum which would have supported increased pay for teachers and classified staff, like bus drivers and custodians.
Newcomer David Coates wins District 3 Guilford County school board seat
The Guilford County Board of Education District 3 seat has been at the center of an ongoing controversy that began nearly two years ago when it became vacant. The county GOP pushed for one individual to fill it, while the school board pushed for another. But on Election Day, voters didn’t pick either of them.
Guilford County Schools Superintendent Whitney Oakley contract extended to 2028
GCS Superintendent Whitney Oakley will also receive a 10% retention bonus and $10,000 to add to a retirement account of her choosing.
Guilford County Schools officials consider total rebuild of Lindley Elementary School
An assessment of Lindley Elementary School in Guilford County reveals it may need to be rebuilt entirely. Some community members had hoped the 96-year-old building would be preserved.
Guilford County School Board requests quarter-cent sales tax ballot referendum to increase educator pay
Guilford County Schools officials voiced concerns about the county manager’s proposed budget at a meeting on Tuesday. Without more funding, they say the district stands to fall behind on teacher pay, facilities maintenance and more.
Guilford County Schools to develop plan to sustain technology upgrades when COVID-19 relief expires
Guilford County Schools is developing a plan to continue supporting technology upgrades and student devices after federal COVID-19 funding expires this year.