Wake schools says $2 billion needed for construction

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- Wake County Schools needs more than $2 billion to cover all of its school construction needs over the next seven years.

District leaders say money from a 2013 school bond referendum is quickly running out.

A joint meeting will be held Wednesday evening between school board members and the board of commissioners to get an update on WCPSS' seven-year capital improvement plan.

WCPSS staff project they will need $358.9 million a year to cover the projects.