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Inside the CMS contracting investigation

The latest on the money, contracts, investigations and leadership turmoil reshaping Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.


CMS board chair says investigation recommendations will be addressed

CMS board chair says investigation recommendations will be addressed

Group expected to review identified issues like conflicts of interest, contracting policies, workplace culture

Oct 14, 2026

CMS parents demand accountability amid board turmoil

CMS parents demand accountability amid board turmoil

In first public meeting since superintendent firing, board members briefly address CMS investigations

Oct 14, 2026

Malcomb Coley bristles at questions about ties to Raki McGregor

Malcomb Coley bristles at questions about ties to Raki McGregor

Business connections to CMS consultant

Oct 11, 2026

No paper trail on lucrative CMS contracts

No paper trail on lucrative CMS contracts

CMS doesn't have documents on McGregor's work or compliance assessment

Oct 11, 2026

Acting CMS superintendent postpones retirement

Acting CMS superintendent postpones retirement

Longtime educator Melissa Balknight will continue to lead CMS until successor is named

Oct 8, 2026

Amid investigations, CMS launches PR campaign

Amid investigations, CMS launches PR campaign

'#CMSProud' initiative will highlight the positive

Oct 8, 2026

House speaker: CMS situation ‘looks very bad’

House speaker: CMS situation ‘looks very bad’

Praises ex-superintendent Crystal Hill

Oct 8, 2026

Mecklenburg manager: CMS allegations are 'concerning'

Mecklenburg manager: CMS allegations are 'concerning'

Mike Bryant to meet with state auditor's office this month to discuss financial audit

Oct 7, 2026

CMS board members surprised by shelved teacher raises

CMS board members surprised by shelved teacher raises

Former superintendent said board chair directed her to put $4.5M for veteran teachers 'on hold'

Oct 7, 2026

CMS board member apologizes for Facebook posts

CMS board member apologizes for Facebook posts

Deletes Facebook account after slamming online critic

Oct 6, 2026

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