Public School Funding and Capital Pay-Go Support

An 8th grader at Smith Middle School praised the strong community and support at CHCCS and urged the board to maintain robust public school funding.

Expressed support from Public School Strong for fully funding the continuation budget while minimizing tax impacts through administrative efficiencies.

Asked the board to fully fund the school continuation budget and protect school capital facilities from neglect.

A 7th grader spoke about the struggles teachers face with low pay and urged increased investment in public education.

An 8th grader shared concerns about teachers working multiple jobs to make ends meet and urged increased school funding.

Advocated for robust school funding and cautioned against cutting capital projects that address critical community needs.

Expressed appreciation for amendments to fund school continuation budgets while minimizing tax burdens on residents.

Read a statement from East Chapel Hill High School social workers thanking the board for supporting whole-child student services.

A high school freshman described the value of school language programs and mental health specialists, urging full continuation and pay-go funding.

A high school freshman credited student services staff with helping him recover from a severe medical condition and urged protection of those positions.

Spoke on behalf of public school families, emphasizing that investing in education today saves money on safety net services in the future.

Spoke as a pediatrician about how school social workers assist children with anxiety and prevent teachers from being overwhelmed.

Urged the board to fully fund the school continuation budget and pay-go capital funding to protect educational quality.

Urged the board to fully fund school continuation budgets and pay-go capital funding, noting that schools support entire community ecosystems.