VIA CHARLOTTE OBSERVER Despite a move by two board members to implement pay cuts for CMS staff, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board voted last night to begin the process of laying off 600 teachers. With heavy hearts, and tied-hands the board voted 6-3 to reduce the staff and cut pay for assistant principals in preparation for […]
VIA: WCNC Nearly four years after they disappeared from more than 20 intersections, red light cameras could return to their perch above city streets. Several council members Wednesday said they supported the possible return of the electronic eyes which were removed in 2006 after the N.C.Court of Appeals ruled 90% of the money paid by […]
VIA CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM Up to 880 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools employees, including 658 teachers, could lose their jobs under budget scenarios Superintendent Peter Gorman presented to the school board Wednesday. Gorman and board members say they’ll also consider more drastic measures, such as closing underfilled schools and eliminating busing for magnet schools. Gorman said the anticipated 2010-11 cuts […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be closed Monday because of concerns about icy roads in the morning, Superintendant Peter Gorman said Sunday evening. Via: CharlotteObserver.com Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will be closed Monday because of concerns about icy roads in the morning, Superintendant Peter Gorman said Sunday evening. Monday will be a optional teacher workday for all employees, Gorman […]
Via: CharlotteObserver.com Superintendent Peter Gorman is preparing three scenarios for the 2010-11 budget, ranging from no change to this year’s $1 billion-plus bottom line to a 5 percent cut. The worst-case scenario will require planning for layoffs, officials and a consultant said at a budget meeting Monday. Cutting 5 percent would mean eliminating $31 million […]
