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Friday, June 07, 2013  This year, for many Flint students and teachers the last day of school is mixed with a tinge of sadness.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The Flint school board voted to lay off dozens of staff and recall some teachers.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  Flint Northern High School sent off 121 seniors, the last graduating class before the school becomes a 7-12 alternative education center as part of the district’s restructuring plan the board approved earlier this year.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  Graduation is a momentous occasion for any high school senior, but at Flint Northern, it’s a little bit more sentimental. The Class of 2013 is the last graduating class of the Vikings.

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 08, 2013  The Michigan Department of Education has accepted the Flint school board's deficit elimination plan that oulines how the district plans to get rid of $16 million in debt by 2016.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  The district is now looking to sell property and close more schools to close a multi-million dollar budget gap.

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.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Flint school board members approved redrawing of school boundaries after voting to close four schools and reconfigure two others last week.

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.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  The Flint school board decided Wednesday night to close four school buildings and repurpose three others.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Flint school board hires a CPA to help with the finances.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A month after one of the deadliest school massacres, a local lawmaker is addressing school violence.  State Representative Woodrow Stanley (D-Flint) hosted a special town hall at Potter Elementary school Monday night to have a thoughtful discussion about preventing violence in schools.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Flint Community Schools Interim Superintendent Larry Watkins said his priorities include tackling the $4 million budget deficit, improving academics and school safety.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The Flint school board appointed Flint native Larry Watkins to serve as the interim superintendent.