CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board on Tuesday night made several leadership changes to one of the biggest school districts in the state, including firing the superintendent.
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the school board voted 5-4 to terminate Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill. Hill was fired for convenience, which means they fired her without needing specific performance or misconduct reasons.
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Melissa Balknight was named the acting superintendent on Tuesday night. Dr. Balknight filled the role as superintendent for several weeks during Hill’s suspension.
Earlier on Tuesday, Stephanie Sneed stepped down from her role as the chair person for the Board of Education, she will continue to serve as a member of the board…