Wake County Schools Need $2B in Upgrades | Raleigh News

Wake County schools face a $2 billion facility upgrade bill over the next five years—with needs soaring to $4.4 billion over the next decade. Despite flat enrollment, aging buildings demand urgent fixes: failing HVAC, crumbling infrastructure, and unsafe construction from the 90s. Three elementary schools are already undergoing emergency repairs for non-code walls. A potential $600 million bond and tax hike this fall could cover immediate costs, or the county may resort to costly loans if voters say no. The comprehensive survey, conducted by an outside firm, details critical needs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and new construction—though rebuilding is a longer-term priority. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/d1b7cc489f178f00