COLUMBUS, Ohio-A leaked document allegedly associated with Columbus City Schools board member Brandon Simmons has sparked controversy as the district considers closing up to 20 schools. Board President Christina Vera stated that the document was created independently of the board and does not represent its position.
Simmons claimed collaboration with board members on the document but provided no evidence. The leaked strategies included exploiting racial dynamics, manipulating media coverage, and tactics to undermine the district’s unions. The document framed the closure issue as a “fight” against the unions, describing them as “opponents.”
