From: GSIW <info(a)greatschoolsinwake.org> Subject: Be There When the Commissioners Vote on the Budget - This Monday, June 16! To: cac-chair(a)eastraleigh.org Date: Thursday, June 12, 2014, 5:04 AM     ACTION ALERT   BUDGET VOTE!  Monday, June 16th       The public spoke in volumes.   There was a terrific turnout at last week's budget public hearing. For more than two and a half hours, teachers, retired teachers, bus drivers, teacher assistants and other community members spoke in support of the School Board's proposed budget. There is overwhelming, bipartisan support for the $39 million request that will raise salaries for all WCPSS employees and invest in other critical academic programs.    It's time to turn out again.    There is talk among some Commissioners about raising the local salary supplement for teachers by $250. This falls far short of the School Board's request (see below).    The Board of Commissioners will vote to approve the fiscal year 2015 budget at their next scheduled meeting, on Monday, June 16th at 2:00 PM at the Wake County Justice Center, 300 South Salisbury Street Raleigh in room 2700. (Click here for parking and other info.)   Let's demonstrate our endorsement of the proposed budget by attending the meeting. Please bring your friends and neighbors in a show of support for our public schools!    A reminder of what's at stake.   The County's appropriation for our public schools has not kept up with the growth in student enrollment or inflation! Since 2008-09, Inflation has risen by 8% Student enrollment has grown by 10.9% WCPSS employee portion of family health coverage has risen 39% The County appropriation has fallen by 6%   In the past year, WCPSS has seen a 42% one-year increase in teacher resignations.  We must treat teaching as a respected profession. We have many top-notch teachers--the most nationally board certified teachers in the nation, and nearly half have a master's degree!    The School Board's proposed budget asks for a $39 million increase in the County appropriation to help meet two important goals: WCPSS will have the highest local investment for students in NC WCPSS will pay its teachers at the national average    The requested funding will go to: A 3.5% salary increase for all WCPSS employees K -12 literacy initiatives Expanded pre-K services Intervention coordinators for targeted high schools Opening a new high school...and more CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT IS BEING REQUESTED     We hope to see you on Monday at 2:00 PM! Great Schools in Wake PO Box 6484, Raleigh NC 27628 info(a)greatschoolsinwake.org        This message was sent to cac-chair(a)eastraleigh.org from: Great Schools in Wake | PO Box 6484 | Raleigh, NC 27628 Email Marketing by Manage Your Subscription  |  Forward To a Friend