Council of the Great City Schools
Coverage of Council of the Great City Schools 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.
- The Big-District Superintendent Pipeline Has Run Dry. What Can School Boards Do?
Large school districts in Colorado and elsewhere face a shortage of permanent superintendents, with declining applicant pools and fewer qualified candidates. High salaries for these roles do not offset challenges like increased demands on schools and divisive politics, leading to shorter tenures for superintendents.