You go to a high school meet and it's sparsely populated, but here it's packed on both sides.

I would look at all the student's records, discuss the record with administration at the school, and then I make a decision on what I think is best for the student and the district, ... You don't have a cookie cutter that you can use when you're on a case-by-case basis. You have to trust that my professional judgment would be what's for the best for the district and the kid.

Back in high school, I really wanted to be a diesel mechanic. I was building pools and it was still working with my hands. I was installing the (reinforcement) bars, shaping the pools and then they'd bring the cement in. It was great. . . . Then I had my accident.

The decision to suspend was based on those who marched. They were in violation of school policy because they should have been in school. Our primary responsibility is to serve, educate and protect those who have been entrusted in our care, and there must be consequences for those who break the rules.

If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.

People say that because of his age, but he's still athletic, physical and quick. Maybe he's lost a step but I haven't found it ... I don't know where it is.