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CMS hopes to get $800 million bond to improve schools

By Elsa Gillis
By Elsa Gillis

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district kicked off its public campaign to gather support for a proposed $800 million bond to improve schools.

They used West Charlotte High School, a school built in 1967, and one that looks like it as an example today of why they need the money.

CMS board leaders said the community must understand just how important this bond request is.

Board vice chair Elyse Dashew said the current need is $2 billion. The $800 million they're asking county commissioners to approve before it goes to the public will start to address that need with several new schools and renovations.

The board wanted to make the bond request last year, but this time, board chair Mary McCray said she is confident that it will pass.

“I feel like with the county working on the economic task force, and getting their report on economic needs, what better way than to start with CMS?” McCray said.

They said it will also provide seats for magnet schools that fall in line with the student assignment plan.

The board is meeting with the commission one week from today, and told me they expect to have an answer on the bond in April.

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