Brighton Community Says 'Thanks' to Superintendent

Support and thanks for Brighton Area School's Superintendent Greg Gray's decision to remain in Brighton was represented with signs and balloons on Friday.

The news came on Monday, a week after Gray announced he was a finalist for the superintendent position for the Portage Public School District. 

On Friday, community members had tied balloons to a light pole outside the Brighton Schools administration building and a large sign reading "Hooray for Dr. Gray, Thanks for Staying" stood outside the parking lot entrance.

Support for Gray's decision to remain in Brighton was also seen on the Brighton Patch Facebook page on Monday night after news spread of his decision to not leave the district.

"Thrilled," Gina Russell Henig wrote on the Facebook page. "And now we can continue the work that needs to be done! A good feeling throughout the community to have everyone pulling together for the greater good. Let's show our BAS pride. Go Dogs!!"

"Super excited for our community," Christine Lavely Darkowski wrote. "He is a positive leader who "gets" what Brighton is all about. Kids first, rigorous curriculum and community spirit. I appreciate Dr. Gray's vision for the continued growth and development for the district and truly appreciate his Bulldog Pride and Dedication."

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