As Mecklenburg County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools hash out their funding dispute, we hear from those who support and those who object to the county’s position.
A new Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools educator diversity report shows Latinos are underrepresented among teachers and principals, even as they make up a growing share of students.
Mecklenburg County Commissioner says mediation likely between County and CMS over $56M budget holdback
County Commissioner Laura Meier says she is hopeful for a decision Monday, but realistically, she expects it to go to formal mediation. Author: Bill McGinty Updated: 11:39 PM EDT June 6, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Monday, June 7 is a big day for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the Mecklenburg County Commission as the two boards will try again to work out their differences in yet another meeting to find a middle ground on the 56 million dollars CMS budget that hangs in the balance. Monday’s meeting will be largely based on procedure, each getting allotted time to speak.