Last week I attended a seminar at the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors (RRAR) and the head of the Durham and Wake County School Boards were in attendance.  They shared with us quite a bit of information on the upcoming growth plans for the schools in the area. 

Our school system is expecting to 40,000 students over the next 5 years. Get the facts from the Wake County Public School System website.Did You Know?, Growth Resource Center

If you are planning a move to the Raleigh area and have children, the best place to find up to date school nformation is located at www.WCPSS.net .  

This year homeowners are up for the 7-year assessment on their homes.  Find  the tax increase calculator at the following link:  Wake County school growth issues for Everybody

Last week a seminar was held to discuss what new schools, renovation projects and technology purchases would be financed by the bond issue.  The N&O coverage is as follows:  Seminar to cover bonds, conferences