Dr. Melissa Balknight
Coverage of Dr. Melissa Balknight 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.
- CMS Board of Education meets for first time since superintendent was placed on leave
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools board met after superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill was placed on paid leave and under investigation. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Melissa Balknight addressed the board, focusing on academic achievements while the investigation into Hill’s administrative actions continues. The board expects updates from the investigating firm, but no public details have been disclosed.
- CMS superintendent says she doesn’t know why she’s under investigation
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill stated she does not know the specific concerns prompting her administrative leave during an investigation into administrative and operational oversight. The CMS Board of Education placed her on paid leave, with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Melissa Balknight assuming her responsibilities temporarily.
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent says she has ‘not been told’ reason for leave
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill is on temporary leave pending an investigation into administrative and operational matters. Hill stated she has not been informed of the specific concerns prompting the review and expressed trust in the board’s process while emphasizing her commitment to students.
- Superintendent for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools placed on leave: What we know
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education placed Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill on temporary leave with pay amid an investigation into administrative and operational oversight. The board cited the need for oversight and accountability, while Hill expressed gratitude for her role and commitment to the district. Deputy Superintendent Dr. Melissa Balknight will assume additional responsibilities during the investigation.
- CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill placed on paid leave
Crystal Hill, superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools since 2023, has been placed on temporary paid leave while an investigation into administrative and operational oversight matters is underway. Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight will assume additional responsibilities during the investigation, which the board has limited from public discussion.
- Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill on temporary leave with pay, school officials say
Dr. Crystal Hill, superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, has been placed on temporary leave with pay pending an investigation into administrative and operational oversight. She was appointed in July 2023 and is the first Black female superintendent in the district's history, credited with securing a $2.5 billion bond and leading academic improvements.