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Healthcare Costs Spark Budget Debate | Columbus News
Columbus City Schools’ board meeting turned heated as tensions flared over a $22.5 million healthcare cost spike for 2025—funded from an insurance reserve, not the main budget. District president Dr. Miranda defended the move, crediting early detection of an external issue, while board member Brandon Simmons warned of long-term financial strain, stressing that even self-insured plans require employer and employee contributions. The debate underscores a lingering multi-million-dollar deficit, raising questions about future budget impacts as students return August 20th—and even sparked a failed…
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