The level of success achieved relative to tax dollars invested is substantial. Based on current funding and priorities Goal 2003 will not be met. Additional investment of time, talent and funds will be necessary in conjunction with superior effort on the part of school professionals. Wake County is a good steward of the public's money. Tax dollars are being allocated to top priorities, however, the Wake County Public School System has had to reduce spending in several areas, such as technology and building maintenance, in order to best serve the students with the dollars available.
Growth presents challenges to our schools.
The Wake County Public School System is in a period of rapid growth and technological change. Adequate funding is critical to maintain the high performance level of the system, while adding 3000 students and recruiting 1500 new teachers each year.