Board of Education Meeting 5-12-2026

The Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools Board of Education held a meeting on May 12, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on the approval and implementation of new residential attendance boundaries. The board reviewed and approved a plan aimed at improving transportation efficiency, addressing school capacity issues, and enhancing socioeconomic diversity within schools. The plan involved significant redistricting efforts, which had been under consideration for several years and funded in part by federal grants. Public comments highlighted concerns about the cost of previous redistricting efforts, transportation challenges, and the impact on families. The board discussed the administrative capacity to implement the changes and the importance of ongoing reviews every five years or as needed. Additionally, the interim Chief Financial Officer presented a budget amendment including state and local fund increases totaling approximately $8.6 million, covering literacy interventions, summer reading camps, and other educational programs. The board unanimously approved consent agenda items and passed the residential attendance boundaries implementation plan with a 6 to 3 vote.