Public Hearing Regarding 2009-10 County Budget

Contact: Haley Miller (336) 370-3200
Created: 5/21/2009 1:58:56 PM

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing tonight regarding the County Manager’s proposed budget for 2009-10. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday, May 21, and is being held in the Blue Room at the Old Courthouse in Greensboro at 301 W. Market St. Each person will have two minutes to speak.

The proposed budget includes a $3 million cut in capital funding for Guilford County Schools. Capital funds are used to maintain and repair leaking roofs, broken HVAC systems, worn-out floors and carpet, address mobile unit problems, increase disability access, replace windows and doors, among other projects. More than two-thirds of GCS facilities are more than 30 years old, increasing the need for repairs and renovations. Also, when funding is not in place for preventative maintenance, small problems sometimes turn into large ones, potentially requiring more dollars long-term.

For more information about the County’s proposed budget, go to http://www.co.guilford.nc.us/10budgetpro/index.php.

For more information about how this proposal may impact GCS, go to http://www.gcsnc.com/superintendent/budget.htm.

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About Guilford County Schools

Guilford County Schools is the third largest school district in North Carolina serving more than 71,000 students at 120 schools. With approximately 10,000 employees, the district’s mission is to graduate responsible citizens prepared to succeed in higher education or the career of their choice. 

Guilford County Schools is a national leader in providing specialized schools and instructional programs designed to meet the educational needs of a culturally diverse citizenship.  For more information, visit the district’s Web site at www.gcsnc.com.