CMS not renewing agreement for UNC Charlotte-led elementary school
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — An alternative elementary school created by UNC Charlotte is closing after its agreement with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools was not renewed this year.
University officials told Queen City News Thursday that CMS is not renewing its memorandum of understanding to operate Niner University Elementary School, allowing the five-year deal to expire June 30. CMS Superintendent Crystal Hill said in a letter to the school's administration that this decision was 'not made lightly.'
'Several critical factors were considered, including the aging NUES facility,' Hill wrote. 'In addition, the enrollment of at least 300 students by the 2023-2024 school year, anticipated by the MOU, has not been achieved. These concerns have led us to conclude that continuing the current agreement is no longer sustainable.'
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Located on CMS property off West Tyvola Road, Niner University Elementary was created in 2020 and led by education experts at UNC Charlotte. It was the product of state legislation that approved the development of nine laboratory schools across the UNC System.
The program was intended to support students from high-needs, low-performing schools, or individual students who were struggling with school.
Hill says that families have the opportunity to enroll in CMS immediately and throughout the summer.
'We are committed to a smooth transition for all students at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year,' she said. 'In addition, NUES staff are encouraged to apply for vacancies within CMS. Our recruitment team will provide dedicated support throughout the application process. Additional details can be found on our CMS hiring webpage.'
UNC Charlotte says it is disappointed by the decision, and the university is committed to supporting the school's staff and affected students.
We are proud of the hundreds of students who have come through NUE since it opened in August 2020. The school has served as a meaningful partnership between the University and CMS, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have played a role in shaping young learners' experiences over the past five years.
We will continue to work closely with CMS during this time of transition and on our other collaborations serving our community.
UNC Charlotte Spokesperson
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