Angela Chapman

Board comments on the review said Chapman has had "difficulty articulating the vision of the district" to the community, stakeholders, and the board itself.

Last week, the Columbus City Schools' Board of Education voted to close 4 schools; cut $25.9 million by slashing an unspecified number of staff and faculty positions; eliminate 60 administrative positions; cut $8.8 million in programs and cut K-8 transportation for students who lottery into a non-100% lottery school.

District Superintendent Angela Chapman discussed the proposal during a Columbus Board of Education committee meeting Thursday night.

WOSU obtained via records request the audio recordings Simmons submitted to the Ohio Auditor’s Office. The recording files are labeled as “Tina Pierce and Brandon Simmons” and “Jennifer Adair and Brandon Simmons.”

The schools are spread across Columbus. Most are elementary schools, but there are some high schools and middle schools that could get the axe.

We talk with CCS Superintendent Angela Chapman about the priorities and challenges heading into a new school year.

Chapman says she wants safety, literacy and improving communication and relationships to be her top priorities.

The Columbus Board of Education on Tuesday voted unanimously to hire Angela Chapman, who's been serving as interim superintendent

District officials intend to name Columbus schools Chief of Transformation and Leadership Angela Chapman as the interim superintendent effective Jan.1, 2023.