Grand Rapids Schools Cut 25 Positions Amid Budget Constraints

Grand Rapids Schools cut 25 positions amid budget constraints

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) has eliminated 25 positions across the district, attributing the cuts to ongoing budget constraints.

Budget cuts claim Youth Center

The Shafter Youth Center will close its facility indefinitely in August as its $330,000 budget is redirected to local food banks. Facing government funding reductions, the Community Action Partnership of Kern board prioritized food distribution, which reached 22 million pounds in 2024 and serves roughly 200,000 monthly engagements countywide. CAPK spokesperson Savannah Oates explained they are...