"CHARLOTTE -- More students, teacher vacancies and transportation changes were just some of the issues facing Charlotte-Mecklenburg school leaders Tuesday as they prepared for the first day of school.
The year begins Wednesday with fewer teachers at CMS after another rollercoaster budget session. Mecklenburg County cuts led to hundreds of layoffs but the district was able to bring back about 140 teachers once the state gave more cash than expected.
CMS says more than 150 teaching positions remain open including dozens in core subjects like English and math.
Not only will the system be short on teachers, but there will be an estimated 1,300 more students enrolled this year than last, thanks in part to a larger-than-usual incoming kindergarten class. The official student tally won’t be known for about a week to 10 days.
Transportation has been another hot topic over the summer. Budget cuts mean magnet transportation shifts to shuttles that will drop off and pickup at 27 locations across the district.
CMS set up a hotline for parents with general back-to-school questions. That number is (980) 343-3000. Staff will be available Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m."
~ Source: Charlotte.News14.com
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