CMS Board pursued investigation nearly month before superintendent placed on leave (opens original article in a new tab)

Records show CMS began investigating Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill before placing her on leave, with legal and PR contracts established prior to her suspension.

• CMS hired law firm Brooks Pierce on May 18 for legal investigations
• Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill was placed on paid leave on June 17 pending investigation
• CMS also contracted Fitzpatrick Communications for public relations