CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education held a special meeting Saturday to examine Superintendent Hill’s recommended 2026-27 budget, focusing on whether the proposed spending aligns with the board’s goals amid a difficult financial year.
The public meeting covered three key areas: staffing allotments and equitable resource distribution, social-emotional learning tools, and strategies for closing academic gaps.
Board Chair Stephanie Sneed said Saturday’s discussion was less about the total budget request and more about whether allocations are positioned to best serve students…