Craven County Schools FY27 Budget Request

Expressed concern over school system reserve fund exhaustion and excess physical school campuses, suggesting an updated facility engineering study to reduce operating costs.

Criticized the school board's 5-1 vote to request increased local funding amidst declining enrollment and depletion of fund balances, questioning governance and strategic planning.

Expressed support for public schools while advocating for rigorous zero-based budgeting and reductions in bloated central administrative staffing.