Three School Board Members Urge Chair to Resign

September 13, 2026 - 09:38

Three members of the CMS board have publicly called for the resignation of board chair Stephanie Sneed. Cynthia Stone, Monty Witherspoon and Lenora Shipp issued a joint statement urging Sneed to step down from her leadership role.

The statement did not hold back. The three members said they have lost confidence in Sneed's ability to lead the board effectively. They pointed to ongoing tensions and what they described as a failure to manage key decisions facing the district.

The call adds another layer of friction to a board that has already faced its share of internal disagreements. Stone, Witherspoon and Shipp said their request was not made lightly. They framed it as a necessary step to restore trust and keep the focus on students and schools.

Sneed has not responded publicly to the demand. It remains unclear whether she plans to address the statement or stay in her position. The board now faces pressure to resolve the dispute while continuing its regular work.

Community members are watching closely. Some parents and local leaders say the split could distract from urgent issues in the district. Others see the resignation call as a sign that deeper problems need attention.

For now, the board remains divided, and the path forward is uncertain.