WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education is meeting Tuesday evening to address job cuts as the district faces a $46 million budget deficit.

District officials said up to 350 positions could be eliminated under a “ Reduction in Force ” plan. They cited falling enrollment, reduced funding, and “insufficient funds to continue programs and staffing at current levels” as key reasons for the cuts. The move is expected to save the district millions of dollars.

A recent report from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor pointed to the district’s failure to reduce staff after enrollment declined as a major factor in the deficit. The audit also outlined steps the district could take to stabilize its finances.

Last week, the Forsyth County Com

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