CMS
Coverage of CMS in the Nexus archive.
- CMS hired investigators before Hill was placed on leave, records show
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board of Education began an investigation into Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill nearly one month before placing her on paid temporary leave. CMS contracted the law firm Brooks Pierce on May 18 for legal advice and investigations, and placed Hill on leave on June 17. The firm is also collaborating with Fitzpatrick Communications for public relations.
- Ex-board member claims ‘culture of fear’ after Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent put on leave
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill was placed on temporary paid leave pending an investigation into administrative and operational oversight. Former board member Melissa Easley claimed a 'culture of fear' suppressed teacher and leader voices under Hill's leadership, while Hill defended her record, citing academic improvements and increased pay.
- Student's Charlie Kirk tribute at Ardrey Kell High School leads to CMS policy changes, $95K settlement
A student's tribute to Charlie Kirk at Ardrey Kell High School led to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) adopting a new student free speech policy, issuing a public statement clearing the student of wrongdoing, and paying $95,000 in damages and attorneys' fees.
- Vance anti-fraud task force suspends 447 hospices in Los Angeles over more than $600M in suspected fraud
Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force suspended 447 hospices and 23 home health agencies in Los Angeles over $600M in suspected fraud, marking a 539% increase from previous reports. The task force faces criticism as California legislators advance a bill (AB 2624) that could criminalize exposing fraud, drawing backlash from journalists like Nick Shirley.