Columbus City Schools

The Columbus schools faciities task force still plans to make school closure recommendations in June. After that, the school board will make a final decision.

The board also voted to produce public records related to a leaked document Simmons wrote.

In a social media apology, Columbus school board member Brandon Simmons said he “let the district down,” but he maintained he did not write the divisive document alone.

Central Ohio may be growing, but the student population at Columbus City Schools is shrinking.

At a public forum for Columbus City Schools' possible consolidation plans, parents argued that data didn't paint a full picture and students begged, "save our schools."

Some parents and students are concerned about the buildings that Columbus City Schools says may be closed under new recommendations.

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

John Coneglio was elected president of the Columbus Education Association in 2018, and he will continue to lead that organization.

Columbus City School teachers have seven professional development days and three records days between students' first and last days of school.

A volunteer facilities task force will review the building utilization numbers and other data before making recommendations on building closures or renovations.