Angela Chapman

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.