." The plan was developed under Dixon's leadership with input from the community, and Chapman said the district was just beginning to implement some of it.
Brian McDonald, Pasadena Unified School District superintendent and Minneapolis Public Schools Associate Superintendent Eric Thomas were also considered for the position of finalists. They, alongside Chapman, participated in several rounds of interviews including with stakeholders and during a moderated public forum.
The Columbus City school board approved paying a total of $250,000 to be handled by the Taft Stettinius & Hollister law firm, which has offices in Columbus.