Forsyth Schools Faces $6M Budget Gap for Special Ed

Forsyth County Schools grapples with a budget shortfall, particularly for educators supporting students with disabilities. Despite a one percent budget increase, a six million dollar gap remains. The district is evaluating resource allocation and seeking additional funding. The challenge lies in meeting the rising demand for specialized educators, with many teachers reporting increased workloads. Last year, over sixty-three percent of educators working with students with disabilities worked more than sixty hours a week. The district is exploring options like using reserve funds or increasing taxes to cover the shortfall. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1fba1f04ae7e4b2c