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This project, if it proceeds as planned, will be another boondoggle of school construction by the Beaufort County Commissioners
This project, if it proceeds as planned, will be another boondoggle of school construction by the Beaufort County Commissioners
 
If you want to see how NOT to spend the public's money, take a look at this debacle
If you want to see how NOT to spend the public's money, take a look at this debacle
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting with the Beaufort County Board of Education on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM at the Professional Development Center located at 845 Pierce St, Washington, NC.
Published: Friday, February 9th, 2024 @ 5:23 am By: Katie Mosher
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting with the Beaufort County Board of Education on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM at the Professional Development Center located at 845 Pierce St, Washington, NC.
 
Program compensates communities for supporting the nation’s public lands, waters; invests in firefighters, police, schools and road construction
Published: Tuesday, July 18th, 2023 @ 4:08 pm By: ENC NOW
Program compensates communities for supporting the nation’s public lands, waters; invests in firefighters, police, schools and road construction
 
Onslow County Elementary School Construction, New Elon University Housing Also Approved
Published: Saturday, July 1st, 2023 @ 9:20 pm By: ENC NOW
Onslow County Elementary School Construction, New Elon University Housing Also Approved
 
On the first day of bill filling, House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) filed legislation (HB 6) to provide $215 million for the construction of a new Brody School of Medicine facility at East Carolina University.
On the first day of bill filling, House Majority Leader John Bell (R-Wayne) filed legislation (HB 6) to provide $215 million for the construction of a new Brody School of Medicine facility at East Carolina University.
 
Governor Roy Cooper toured St. Pauls Elementary in Robeson County to push for a school construction bond that will allow voters to guarantee funding for new school buildings and renovations across the state.
Governor Roy Cooper toured St. Pauls Elementary in Robeson County to push for a school construction bond that will allow voters to guarantee funding for new school buildings and renovations across the state.
 
Governor Roy Cooper and Democrats continue to hold the entire $24 billion state budget hostage to force the expansion of government-run Medicaid in North Carolina.
Governor Roy Cooper and Democrats continue to hold the entire $24 billion state budget hostage to force the expansion of government-run Medicaid in North Carolina.
 
When defending their pay-as-you-go statewide school construction plan, Republican legislators sometimes appear perplexed.
When defending their pay-as-you-go statewide school construction plan, Republican legislators sometimes appear perplexed.
 
Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders today offered Republican leadership a state budget compromise proposal that would close the health care coverage gap, raise teacher pay, cut taxes for people and guarantee school construction while balancing the budget and saving money in the Rainy Day Fund
Governor Roy Cooper and Democratic leaders today offered Republican leadership a state budget compromise proposal that would close the health care coverage gap, raise teacher pay, cut taxes for people and guarantee school construction while balancing the budget and saving money in the Rainy Day Fund
 
A nearly $2 billion school construction bond proposal sailed through its initial House vote with bipartisan support.
A nearly $2 billion school construction bond proposal sailed through its initial House vote with bipartisan support.
 
The House K-12 Education committee OK'd the statewide school construction bond bill, but questioned the formula used to decide how much each county would get for school construction
The House K-12 Education committee OK'd the statewide school construction bond bill, but questioned the formula used to decide how much each county would get for school construction
 
A new debt affordability study for North Carolina could throw cold water on plans by the House and Gov. Roy Cooper to pass a nearly $2 billion bond for public school construction.
A new debt affordability study for North Carolina could throw cold water on plans by the House and Gov. Roy Cooper to pass a nearly $2 billion bond for public school construction.
 
Tomorrow, Gov. Cooper is set to release his budget proposal for the next two fiscal years. At a news conference today, Cooper previewed his budget by revealing the highlights of the education section.
Tomorrow, Gov. Cooper is set to release his budget proposal for the next two fiscal years. At a news conference today, Cooper previewed his budget by revealing the highlights of the education section.
 
Of that money, $1.5 billion would go to public schools. Community colleges would get $200 million, and the state's universities would receive the remaining $200 million.
Of that money, $1.5 billion would go to public schools. Community colleges would get $200 million, and the state's universities would receive the remaining $200 million.
 
A Senate plan to pump $2.03 billion of tax revenue into K-12 public school construction would both outspend a competing House plan and do so with cash rather than debt, Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown, R-Onslow, said Wednesday.
A Senate plan to pump $2.03 billion of tax revenue into K-12 public school construction would both outspend a competing House plan and do so with cash rather than debt, Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown, R-Onslow, said Wednesday.
 
"North Carolina should put a school bond to a vote so the people can decide whether to fix our old schools and build new ones. Skimming money that should go to teacher pay raises and other school funding is like using your gas money to buy a car."
"North Carolina should put a school bond to a vote so the people can decide whether to fix our old schools and build new ones. Skimming money that should go to teacher pay raises and other school funding is like using your gas money to buy a car."
 
That famous punchline also comes to mind as this fan considers debate over state-funded public school construction in North Carolina. Yes, I'm linking one of North Carolina's most pressing policy discussions to "This Is Spinal Tap."
That famous punchline also comes to mind as this fan considers debate over state-funded public school construction in North Carolina. Yes, I'm linking one of North Carolina's most pressing policy discussions to "This Is Spinal Tap."
 
Republican lawmakers and education leaders sat down with Harnett County school and county officials at Erwin Elementary School on Thursday, Jan. 17, to discuss a possible statewide school construction bond.
Republican lawmakers and education leaders sat down with Harnett County school and county officials at Erwin Elementary School on Thursday, Jan. 17, to discuss a possible statewide school construction bond.
 
Few people seem to be noticing but property taxes for Wake County homeowners may be going up yet again
Few people seem to be noticing but property taxes for Wake County homeowners may be going up yet again
 
Stough Elementary school has seen a handful of repairs and renovations since it was built in 1968. The aging facility soon will be torn down, and a new building will take its place to accommodate more students without the need for mobile trailers
Stough Elementary school has seen a handful of repairs and renovations since it was built in 1968. The aging facility soon will be torn down, and a new building will take its place to accommodate more students without the need for mobile trailers
 
While Gov. Roy Cooper toured the halls of Stough Elementary School in Wake County, he criticized legislators for failing to put a nearly $2 billion school construction bond on the November ballot
While Gov. Roy Cooper toured the halls of Stough Elementary School in Wake County, he criticized legislators for failing to put a nearly $2 billion school construction bond on the November ballot
 
State Treasurer Dale Folwell gave a chilly reception to issuing a statewide school construction bond even as Gov. Roy Cooper hit the road Tuesday, July 10, pitching one
State Treasurer Dale Folwell gave a chilly reception to issuing a statewide school construction bond even as Gov. Roy Cooper hit the road Tuesday, July 10, pitching one
 
The N.C. Local Government Commission Tuesday approved $11.3 million in construction bonds sought by Jones County Schools
The N.C. Local Government Commission Tuesday approved $11.3 million in construction bonds sought by Jones County Schools
 
State Superintendent Mark Johnson announced today that Camden, Clay, Gates, and Jones counties will receive a combined $30 million in grants through the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund
State Superintendent Mark Johnson announced today that Camden, Clay, Gates, and Jones counties will receive a combined $30 million in grants through the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund
 
Politicians and policy analysts clashed Tuesday over school construction costs and who should pay
Politicians and policy analysts clashed Tuesday over school construction costs and who should pay
 
Carin Ioannou stepped down from her position as vice chancellor for business affairs at UNC School of the Arts in September, after school officials learned she steered a construction contract to a firm that employed her husband, a state audit found
Carin Ioannou stepped down from her position as vice chancellor for business affairs at UNC School of the Arts in September, after school officials learned she steered a construction contract to a firm that employed her husband, a state audit found
 
State Sen. Rick Horner can quip with the best of them. During a recent debate about school construction needs in North Carolina, the Wilson County lawmaker and former school-board chairman argued that the state lottery ought to fulfill its original mandate by producing more money
State Sen. Rick Horner can quip with the best of them. During a recent debate about school construction needs in North Carolina, the Wilson County lawmaker and former school-board chairman argued that the state lottery ought to fulfill its original mandate by producing more money
 
After two decades, the parties involved in the landmark Leandro v. North Carolina lawsuit have filed a joint court motion asking an independent consultant to help enforce a state Supreme Court order guaranteeing a quality education to every North Carolina student
After two decades, the parties involved in the landmark Leandro v. North Carolina lawsuit have filed a joint court motion asking an independent consultant to help enforce a state Supreme Court order guaranteeing a quality education to every North Carolina student
 
There is a growing sentiment that North Carolina's system for building and funding schools is broken
There is a growing sentiment that North Carolina's system for building and funding schools is broken
 
This week's CommenTerry is an election wrap-up with a focus on education issues. I mean, seriously, what else did you expect?
This week's CommenTerry is an election wrap-up with a focus on education issues. I mean, seriously, what else did you expect?
 
Before Wake County asks taxpayers to pay for more buildings, the school system needs to ensure its population estimates are accurate.
Before Wake County asks taxpayers to pay for more buildings, the school system needs to ensure its population estimates are accurate.
 
After the General Assembly earlier this year failed to enact legislation that would shift control of school building construction and ownership from the school district to the county commission, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 Monday along partisan lines to approve an interlocal agr
After the General Assembly earlier this year failed to enact legislation that would shift control of school building construction and ownership from the school district to the county commission, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 Monday along partisan lines to approve an interlocal agr
 
On October 25, a heated exchange took place at the meeting of the board of trustees at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington (UNCW). The fireworks weren't about school finances, or plans for new campus construction, but rather the rights of students accused of non-academic...
On October 25, a heated exchange took place at the meeting of the board of trustees at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington (UNCW). The fireworks weren't about school finances, or plans for new campus construction, but rather the rights of students accused of non-academic...
 
When Watauga High School opened in 2010, Governor Bev Perdue declared that the school was "what education is all about."
When Watauga High School opened in 2010, Governor Bev Perdue declared that the school was "what education is all about."
 
North Carolina counties could permanently lose millions of dollars in school construction funding if a proposal in the Senate's budget plan becomes law.
Published: Sunday, June 9th, 2013 @ 1:28 pm By: Stan Deatherage
North Carolina counties could permanently lose millions of dollars in school construction funding if a proposal in the Senate's budget plan becomes law.
 
Essentially what the report documents is that as much as $20 million of school construction from the $39.6 million bond construction program was built in the wrong place and too little was spent on schools that should have had more construction than was done at those schools.
Essentially what the report documents is that as much as $20 million of school construction from the $39.6 million bond construction program was built in the wrong place and too little was spent on schools that should have had more construction than was done at those schools.
 
On Tuesday, February 21, 2012, members of the Washington High School FFA attended the John Deere Tech open house at Wake Technical College in Raleigh. Wake Technical Community College is one of seven community colleges to be instructing students on John Deere construction and forestry equipment.
On Tuesday, February 21, 2012, members of the Washington High School FFA attended the John Deere Tech open house at Wake Technical College in Raleigh. Wake Technical Community College is one of seven community colleges to be instructing students on John Deere construction and forestry equipment.
 
The issue has come before the Town Board several times in recent months but the School Board does not currently have funds to replace the unit with permanent construction.
The issue has come before the Town Board several times in recent months but the School Board does not currently have funds to replace the unit with permanent construction.
 

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