# 2026-09-15 Budget & Finance Committee

The Wake County Schools Budget & Finance Committee meeting on September 15, 2026, focused primarily on presentations and discussions regarding two major studies: an organizational staffing study and a market compensation study. The organizational study, conducted by Improve LLC, assessed central office and district-wide staffing levels against industry benchmarks and peer districts, finding no areas of overstaffing but identifying several areas as inadequate or lean, largely due to low state funding and reliance on local dollars. The market compensation study, conducted by MGT LLC and NGT LLC, analyzed wage and salary data for certified and classified staff compared to peer districts and the private sector, highlighting challenges in competing with private market salaries for certain positions and the need for strategic compensation adjustments. Board members discussed the implications of these findings on hiring priorities, compensation competitiveness, and budget allocations, with an emphasis on addressing critical staffing shortages and ensuring equitable pay. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were taken during this meeting, but the studies and discussions provide a foundation for future budget and staffing decisions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [2026-09-15 Budget & Finance Committee](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfvTne37EXw) - WakeCountySchools