Columbus City Schools Faces Backlash Over School Consolidation Despite Recent Levy Win
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Controversy brews as Columbus City Schools consider closing and consolidating, drawing criticism from parents like Stuart McIntire. Despite Columbus’s growth, the plan is unsettling, especially for students still recovering from the Covid years.
Josephine Amponsah and others advocate against consolidation, citing taxpayer support. The district’s $100 million levy passage raises questions about fund allocation, prompting Superintendent Dr. Angela Chapman to defend the focus on education over infrastructure.
Transparency issues emerge regarding budget accessibility, complicating understanding of funding sources. CCS faces scrutiny over how it spends its revenue budget of $1.35 billion, with 84.5% allocated to salaries and benefits. Despite claims of financial stability and job preservation, concerns linger among teachers and parents about potential negative impacts on students.
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