His days were always busy and he liked the pace. Generally, he enjoyed his job. Dr. Johnson had learned a lot since assuming the superintendency four years ago. Now, he wondered whether it was all worth it. He had many decisions to make before tonight's emergency school board meeting and he wasn't quite sure what he was going to say or what he was going to do.
Little City is relatively small for an urban district.
It has two high schools and several elementary schools. The problem began in Kennedy, one of the elementary schools. Kennedy is a large yellow-brick school, built in 1913. It houses around 800 children, grades K-9 and is overcrowded. The one guidance counselor shares an office with the vice-principal and a secretary.