School board approves 2026 short session legislative agenda to strengthen public education

The Wake County Board of Education has approved its 2026 North Carolina General Assembly short session legislative agenda, reinforcing its commitment to support strong, effective public schools. This agenda is designed to build on the Board’s previously adopted long-session priorities, creating a clear and consistent approach to advocating for policies that support students, educators, and families across Wake County.

The 2026 short session agenda focuses on making sure public schools have the resources needed to provide every child with a high-quality education. It also includes specific policy updates that can be addressed during the NC General Assembly’s short session. This work builds on last year’s broader priorities and keeps attention on key issues such as fair funding, support for educators, and giving schools the flexibility to meet local needs. Learn more. 

Opportunities for public input regarding the superintendent's proposed budget

The superintendent will present the full proposed budget to the Board of Education on April 7. Families, staff, and community members are invited to participate in the budget process:

• April 8, 6 p.m. - Community input session at Holly Grove Middle
• April 15, 6 p.m. - Community input session at Wakefield Middle
• April 21, 5:30 p.m. - Public hearing with the Board of Education at Crossroads I, 5625 Dillard Drive, Cary

Links to sign up to speak will be shared and posted to wcpss.net prior to each event.

Summer Driver Education registration information now available

Summer Driver Education class dates and school-specific registration information is now available on the Jordan Driving School website. Registration will take place on April 14 and 15. Each high school will have a designated date and time for registration.

Virtual information sessions on student assignment

Student Assignment staff is hosting several virtual public engagement sessions to provide a general understanding of the planning process and to continue conversations about enrollment planning for the 2027-28 school year and beyond. Each session will focus on a specific area of the county. Sessions include:

• April 9 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Virtual session focusing on the opening of Morrisville High - Join via Google Meet | Submit feedback via ThoughtExchange through April 30.  
• April 16 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. - Virtual session focusing on Eastern Wake County - Join via Google Meet | Submit feedback via ThoughtExchange through April 30. 

On May 6 and 12, general sessions will be offered for anyone who missed their area session or would like to learn more about enrollment planning overall. More information about the general sessions will be shared closer to those dates. Submit feedback via ThoughtExchange by April 30. Learn more.