Gaston County Commissioners approved a $10 million transfer to Gaston County Schools. This funding aims to prevent 400 potential layoffs within the school district. Superintendent Morgen Houchard stated the district faced a $10 million budget shortfall. Factors included reduced state funds, inflation, and lost federal pandemic relief. Commissioners expressed frustration but deemed the funding necessary to support schools.
https://www.wunc.org/2026-03-25/gaston-county-gives-schools-10-million-to-prevent-layoffs