CMS Board Member Defends Superintendent Investigation, Calls for Transparency
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Board Member Dr. Charlitta Hatch is defending the investigation into Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill, stating it was necessary and will ultimately benefit students. Hatch advocates for transparency now that the investigation is concluded, planning to motion for the…
Charlotte, NC, August 24, 2026 —
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) Board Member Dr. Charlitta Hatch has publicly defended the recent investigation into Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill, asserting that the process was a necessary step that will ultimately serve the best interests of the district’s students.
Following the conclusion of the investigation, Dr. Hatch is advocating for increased transparency. She stated her intention to bring a motion before the board requesting the release of the investigation’s findings. The investigation was initiated in the wake of a budget dispute.
Dr. Hatch clarified that the board’s decision to pursue the investigation was not an act of retaliation. Instead, she characterized it as a procedural fulfillment of the board’s oversight responsibilities.
Despite the scrutiny, Dr. Hatch expressed continued confidence in Dr. Hill’s leadership capabilities. She believes Dr. Hill is capable of continuing to guide the district effectively.
The specific details and outcomes of the investigation have not yet been publicly disclosed, pending the board’s decision on its release.
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