Charlotte, NC, September 22, 2026 —

In a significant shift for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), Board Chair Stephanie Sneed has stepped down from her leadership position. Simultaneously, the school board has voted to terminate Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill.

The district is also confronting a request for a state criminal investigation. This investigation is reportedly focused on alleged financial irregularities within CMS. The specific details regarding the nature of these alleged irregularities and the timeline of events leading to these decisions were not immediately available.

The departure of Ms. Sneed from her role as Board Chair marks a notable change in the district’s leadership structure. Following this, the board’s decision to terminate Dr. Hill, who serves as the superintendent, represents a further major development for the school system.

Information regarding the entity or individuals who initiated the request for a state criminal investigation was not provided. The stated reason for this request centers on allegations of financial irregularities. The specific findings or evidence that prompted this request have not been made public.

The consequences and next steps following these leadership changes and the potential investigation remain subjects of ongoing attention for the district, its stakeholders, and the wider community. CMS has not released further statements detailing the reasons behind Dr. Hill’s termination or Ms. Sneed’s stepping down beyond the context of the requested investigation into financial matters. Further updates are anticipated as more information becomes available.



Story summarized from the original created by Spencer Chrisman on www.wbtv.com, see more information here.

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