The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners held a briefing on May 19, 2025, focusing on pressing issues related to the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School Board's financial situation. The meeting began with Commissioner Tanya McDaniel expressing gratitude to the County Manager, Shantel Robinson, for her summary of the school board's financial challenges.

Commissioner McDaniel emphasized the community's concerns regarding a perceived breakdown of trust with the school board, highlighting the board's responsibility to adhere to federal, state, and local mandates. She underscored the importance of transparency in addressing these issues and noted that the county had provided prepayments for May and June to assist the school system financially.

McDaniel called for a detailed plan from the school board, requesting specific information about job reductions, including titles and salaries, to ensure accountability. She also urged the state to support repayment conditions for the school board and requested the presence of the superintendent, the board chair, and Hill Consultants to present a comprehensive action plan.

Following these discussions, the board moved to enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters related to public officers or employees, as permitted under North Carolina General Statutes. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn after the closed session, indicating no further business was to be addressed.