WS/FCS approves calendar change to help the district adjust to staffing changes as protests continue

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education on Tuesday approved making September 15 a teacher workday to help employees adjust to new staffing levels.

The change comes as the community continues to criticize officials’ decision to cut staff — a move aimed at preventing the district’s $46 million deficit from growing. But it’s sparked protests over the past week at several schools.

Just outside this week’s Board meeting, students rallied against the job cuts…

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