RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A pivotal meeting Tuesday will determine the future of two Wake County schools.

Board members are considering transitioning North Forest Pines Elementary and Pleasant Union Elementary from a year-round schedule to a traditional calendar. District officials argue the move will save money and reduce operational costs.

Parents are voicing concerns.

Through meetings and surveys, parents have stated that the year-round schedule better supports work-life balance, provides stronger support for students with special needs, and reduces summer learning loss. Many parents also emphasized that the frequent breaks in a year-round schedule help prevent student burnout.

The district, however, contends that the year-round schedule consumes resources and increasing costs at a

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