COLUMBUS, Ohio-Columbus City Schools postponed meetings designed for families to provide feedback on initial recommendations regarding school closures and mergers. This decision followed the leak of a document detailing plans to silence community members opposing these measures.
Superintendent Dr. Angela Chapman emphasized the importance of community input but faced criticism from families who felt unheard. While the Board postponed the meetings, some viewed it as a lack of genuine engagement. The controversy also involved calls for Board Member Brandon Simmons to resign, with conflicting accounts of his involvement in the leaked document. Despite the postponement, Dr. Chapman aimed to refocus on the task force’s work, emphasizing the need to prioritize student outcomes over adult issues.
