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Wake County Public Schools is staring down a $17.6 million budget gap to fund mandatory pay raises for 4,000 locally funded employees—while state-funded staff are covered. With no federal pandemic aid to fall back on and rising costs outpacing revenue, the school board must act fast, potentially voting on cuts as early as August 18th to ensure raises hit September paychecks. This crunch mirrors nationwide struggles as districts grapple with shrinking budgets and steady enrollment, forcing tough choices to protect education without sacrificing staff compensation.

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