COLUMBUS, Ohio-A leaked document attributed to a Columbus Board of Education member disrupts proceedings at a recent meeting, revealing strategies to control the narrative surrounding the Superintendent’s task force on school closures. The document suggests tactics like dividing the teacher union from other staff and portraying opponents as “dangerous.”
Conflicting statements emerge from Columbus City Schools and the board member, Brandon Simmons, regarding the document’s origin and intent. Simmons expresses regret over its public exposure, while the board emphasizes that the member’s recommendations are independent and not endorsed by the district. Community members express shock and outrage at the revelations, calling for accountability and transparency in the district’s decision-making processes. Calls for Simmons’ resignation surface from various groups, but he remains committed to his role within the district.
