COLUMBUS, Ohio-Adrienne Hood, a retired master sergeant of the United States Air Force Reserves and a community advocate in Columbus, expresses deep concern over recurring scandals in the Columbus City Schools district. As a native of Columbus and former district employee for over a decade, Hood has witnessed multiple controversies, including the recent school closing task force and a leaked school board memo. She criticizes the lack of public trust due to decisions made without community input, emphasizing a culture of deception in local politics. Hood calls for community action against silencing voices and expresses skepticism about the results of an “independent” investigation into the leaked memo, questioning its credibility amid ongoing controversies.
