Mixed Emotions

Today was a day full of emotions. This morning I was able to wish our high school gymnastics team good luck as they headed off to Rockford to compete in the state finals. The team is the two time defending state champion. They were happy and full of life. Their parents and others beamed with pride. Their coach was smiling.

An hour later I was in my office saying good bye to one of our Central Office administrators. Our district restructuring plan called for us to lay off two Central Office administrators. Today was the day. It was hard to say good bye.

Such is life right now in school districts across Michigan. The events of school go on, yet there are painful and necessary discussions and decisions going on about the future of every district. Grand Ledge is doing its part. We are making painful choices to balance our budget. Yet we are also working hard to make sure that our students have opportunities.

It was a day of mixed emotions. There will be many more just like this one in the days ahead.