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.
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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.
Guilford County Schools consolidating its buildings as part of strategic plan
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.
Guilford County Schools faces challenges to transportation staffing and efficiency
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.
Guilford County Schools Board of Education approves contract for Lindley Elementary School project
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.
Guilford County Schools to hold public hearing on two school closures
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.
Guilford County School Board approves three policy revisions that align with NC's Parents' Bill of Rights
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.
Guilford County School Board to vote on revised policies in line with NC's Parents' Bill of Rights
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.