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38 minutes ago  Legislation nearing final approval in Lansing allows state officials to dissolve deficit-ridden school districts and send the students to nearby schools.

Friday, June 14, 2013  A bill aimed at dissolving financially struggling districts like Buena Vista has passed the Michigan House of Representatives and is now headed to the state Senate.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  A preliminary financial report of the Buena Vista school district says the district has been operating in the red for years. Now, district officials look to charter as a last ditch effort.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  As the Buena Vista school district superintendent lays out her plan for the next school year, there’s a new bill in Lansing that could dissolve the district before the superintendent’s plan is even given a chance.

Monday, June 10, 2013  End-of-year goodbyes will signal a season of change for hundreds of Saginaw students forced to move schools come this fall.  Three schools will be shutting down after Tuesday, in a move similar to the one Flint schools approved this year to close a budget gap.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Buena Vista school board cancels their special meeting scheduled for Thursday evening. Meanwhile, the teachers union says they're ready to get back to work.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Flint Community Schools will let go of 139 teachers come June 10, the last day of school, but the teacher's union is holding out hope that number will be smaller.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Parents and students are elated Buena Vista schools are reopening. Classes could start as early as Friday.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  The board of education says they simply do not have enough money to make payroll.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Buena Vista school leaders once again pushed back a decision to close and consolidate schools in a cost-cutting effort. The school district is facing a $1 million deficit and leaders need to tell the state how they plan to fix it.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Flint school leaders need to tell the state how they plan to get rid of nearly $16 million in debt by 2016 and the deadline is fast approaching.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Leaders in the Buena Vista school district are preparing to make tough decisions to tackle a budget deficit. Superintendent Dr. Deborah Hunter-Harvill hosted a public meeting Monday night to discuss consolidation options.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Two house fires just a block apart has Saginaw neighbors on edge about fire coverage. That’s because 15 firefighters are facing layoffs. City officials say no worries, they have a plan.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Next year, Bryant Elementary school will close for good. It’s tough to hear for mother Summer Snead, who moved her kids there after Bunche Elementary School closed at the end of last school year.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  Midland faces a large deficit for the sixth year in a row.