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Superintendent urges lawmakers to pass school-aid budget as district reports smooth start to school year
Summary
Superintendent Greathead praised staff and transportation for a smooth start to the year, highlighted the upcoming Victory Day for students with disabilities, and urged the state legislature to pass the school-aid budget without delay to provide stable funding for district programs.
During the Sept. 9 meeting, Superintendent Greathead reported a smooth start to the 2025–26 school year, praised transportation and district staff, and urged the state legislature to pass the school-aid budget without delay.
Greathead said the district had a very smooth start on Day 1 and Day 2 and singled out transportation, saying it “knocked it out of the ballpark” in handling student routes safely and efficiently. He also praised teachers, building principals, lunchroom staff and other employees for contributing to a positive start.
The superintendent noted that this year’s Victory Day, in its 15th year and the fourth consecutive at Woodhaven High School, will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and allows students with disabilities to participate alongside varsity athletes and band members from across the downriver area.
On budget timing, Greathead said district operations depend on “stable and predictable funding” and urged both parties in the state legislature to agree on the school-aid budget, saying, “Everyday of uncertainty makes it harder for districts to plan responsibly and our children, our employees, school districts across the state, and our communities, they can no longer afford to wait.” He described the request as nonpartisan and asked that public-school dollars not be diverted to general-fund interests.
No formal board action was associated with the superintendent’s remarks; they were given as part of the superintendent’s report.
