Catty Moore sworn in as WS/FCS interim superintendent amid budget crisis
The new interim superintendent says rebuilding trust and addressing the district’s $42 million shortfall will take “big thinking, sacrifice, and a reset."
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WS/FCS appoints interim superintendent, votes to request extra $32M from county
The new interim superintendent, Catty Moore, has worked in public education for more than 30 years and is currently a member of the North Carolina State Board of Education. She also previously served as the superintendent of the Wake County Public School System.
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On top of the projected shortfall for this fiscal year, the district is actively working to cut $36 million from next year’s budget.
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