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Guilford County Schools to develop plan to sustain technology upgrades when COVID-19 relief expires

3:21pm March 22, 2024

Guilford County Schools is developing a plan to continue supporting technology upgrades and student devices after federal COVID-19 funding expires this year.

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Julius Monk presents information to the board of education

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Guilford County Schools consolidating its buildings as part of strategic plan

12:27pm March 20, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Guilford County Schools has made plans to sell five of its office buildings and purchase one new one to house district staff. Officials say the consolidation will make operations more efficient, and increase employee collaboration.

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Guilford County Schools faces challenges to transportation staffing and efficiency

3:55pm January 17, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Guilford County Schools, like other districts in the state, is facing challenges in filling bus driver vacancies. Officials say changes need to be made at the state level to tackle the problem.

Julius Monk presents information about Lindley Elementary School to the board of education

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Guilford County Schools Board of Education approves contract for Lindley Elementary School project

11:52am December 15, 2023

by Amy Diaz

The Guilford County Board of Education approved a $4.1 million contract on Tuesday for work at Lindley Elementary School. Whether that means some renovations, or a total rebuild, is yet to be decided.

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Guilford County Schools to hold public hearing on two school closures

4:03pm November 22, 2023

by Amy Diaz

Two Guilford County schools could close next year as the district moves forward with its $2 billion facilities master plan. The district will hold a public hearing on the closures on Dec. 12.

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Guilford County School Board approves three policy revisions that align with NC's Parents' Bill of Rights

3:31pm November 16, 2023

by Amy Diaz

The Guilford County Board of Education voted to approve revisions to three district policies that align with the state’s new Parents’ Bill of Rights. This includes removing instruction about gender and sexuality in some lower grades.

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Guilford County School Board to vote on revised policies in line with NC's Parents' Bill of Rights

4:40pm November 09, 2023

by Amy Diaz

The Guilford County Board of Education will vote on revisions to three policies next week in alignment with the state’s new Parents’ Bill of Rights. Numerous parents wrote to the district opposing the changes.

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Guilford County Schools seeks public input on revised student discipline policy

1:04pm October 24, 2023

by Amy Diaz

Guilford County Schools Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Leadership, Wellness, and Safety Anitra Wells said significant changes were made in response to new behavioral challenges schools are facing.

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GOP pick Michael Logan sworn in to Guilford County school board after months-long dispute

2:50pm September 20, 2023

by Amy Diaz

Guilford County School Board Member Bill Goebel resigned on Tuesday, following a months-long dispute over his appointment.

Bill Goebel is sworn in to the Guilford County Board of Education

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Guilford County Board of Education hires legal counsel to handle dispute over District 3 seat

3:48pm September 12, 2023

by Amy Diaz

The Guilford County Board of Education voted to hire legal counsel to advise members on the ongoing issue of how the vacant District 3 seat was filled — a dispute that dates back to