WCCB Charlotte s CW
May 25, 2021
CHARLOTTE, NC – A private meeting Tuesday did little to bring Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and Mecklenburg county commissioners closer together when it comes to the budget.
Earlier this month County Manager Dena Diorio unveiled a plan to withhold $56 million dollars from CMS until the school system provided more details on how they would close the achievement gap and improve racial inequities. School officials say it will only hurt the students.
“The work is too important to be distracted,” said Superintendent Earnest Winston.
Winston was speaking publicly for the first time since having his credentials questioned by the county commission chairman.