LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Staff members at Lansing Christian School staged a walkout Monday, according to sources, following a contentious staffing decision that has sparked backlash within the school community.
The walkout comes after a disrupted school day Friday tied to the school’s annual staffing review for the 2026 to 2027 academic year. In a letter to parents and staff, Head of School Dr. Jeremy Zajicek apologized for how the situation unfolded, saying students were improperly drawn into personnel matters.
“What began as a normal part of our annual staffing review … resulted in disruption to the school day and, most concerning, involved students in matters that should have remained among adults,” Zajicek wrote. “That should not have happened. I take responsibility.”…