2007-08 Adopted Plan - Wake County Public School System

Message from the SuperintendentAdditional funding is requested for improving certifi ed, non-certifi ed, andextra-duty compensation supporting Strategic Directive 2, “Retaining,recruiting and training high quality employees,” and for other adjustmentsrequested due to infl ation and commitments by the Wake County Boardof Education. Requests for funding new initiatives are sharply limitedfor two reasons. First, it is recognized that Wake County citizens madea signifi cant investment in the school system’s infrastructure throughthe November 2006 bond referendum. Second, the results of thecomprehensive independent curriculum management audit are not yetknown and may prompt other changes in WCPSS’s academic program.CONCLUSIONThe Wake County Public School System has a long and proud history ofcourageous choices made by the Board of Education, by strong leadersin our community and by administration. We are privileged to stand onthe shoulders of giants -- providing a vantage point to see how muchmore work is needed to extend academic success to all of our students.We are proud of our students’ current accomplishments and our schoolsystem’s current performance, but we are not content with a grade “onthe curve.”Instead, we choose to hold to the vision and redouble our efforts onbehalf of all of Wake County’s students.Respectfully Submitted,Del Burns, Ed.D.Superintendent3 FY 2007-08 Plan for Student Success