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Former Chief of Staff’s Pay Raises Under Scrutiny | Columbus News
Columbus City Schools is under fire over a former chief of staff’s controversial pay bump—$54K over four years—raised while he was on medical leave and never interviewed. Though the Ohio Auditor of State closed the case, citing board approval, board member Brandon Simmons insists it’s not that simple. He demands De Fabbo explain how he ethically earned the raise, especially since he was the only one directing it. An internal audit flagged the pay anomaly, and despite legal teams signing off, Simmons questions who truly approved it—and why salary schedules matter. The district has since…
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