Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board
Coverage of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board in the Nexus archive.
- CMS school board says investigation into superintendent needs more time
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board said it needs more time to investigate Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill, who has been on paid administrative leave for over a month. The investigation, costing the district $275 per hour plus PR counsel fees, remains ongoing. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Melissa Balknight is leading school year preparations while the investigation continues.
- Deputy Superintendent Balknight takes helm amid CMS leadership change
Dr. Crystal Hill, superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, has been placed on paid leave, leading to Dr. Melissa Balknight temporarily assuming leadership. The change occurs amid an investigation into administrative and operational oversight, with the school district preparing for the upcoming academic year.