COLUMBUS, Ohio-The Columbus City Schools Board of Education released a report implicating board member Brandon Simmons in the creation of a controversial document titled “Taking Control of the Task Force Narrative.” The report, conducted by the legal firm Scott Scriven, concluded that Simmons authored all versions of the leaked document and its ideas were solely his. I
t also found that Simmons did not fully cooperate with the investigation and may have tampered with evidence. Board President Christina Vera stated that releasing the report was crucial to rebuilding community trust, emphasizing the need to focus on serving students. Simmons, in response, accused his colleagues of involvement in the document’s development and criticized the board’s handling of the situation. He announced his intention to refrain from further discussion until consulting with legal counsel, expressing concerns about potential violations of Ohio’s Open Meeting law.
