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16 minutes ago  The budget is expected to be the focus of the meeting.

Yesterday at 6:58 PM  Buena Vista schools reopen Monday morning and students say they're ready to hit the books.

Friday, May 17, 2013  A large budget deficit would nearly be closed with this move.

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.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  School could be back in session in the Buena Vista school district, after the school board approved two items Tuesday night.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Pentagon poised to trim number of civilian furlough days, expand pool of exempt workers

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  School administrators say school is over for Buena Vista students and they will advance to the next grade. However, they're planning a voluntary skills enrichment program.

Monday, May 13, 2013  The Saginaw City Council approved changes to retiree health care benefits in an effort to reign in legacy costs.  Under the changes, retired city employees will have to pay higher deductibles and co-pays.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Thanks to some volunteers, the track and baseball teams at Buena Vista High School are continuing their seasons.

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.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The Saginaw public safety volley is continuing. Both sides releasing information concerning a lack of cooperation. This time the city released information to NBC25's Josh Marshall, quoting the police union about meetings between the parties being an inefficient use of time.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Saginaw City Manager Darnell Earley presented his budget for the 2014 fiscal year to the mayor and council Monday.  It calls for a 55-officer police department and a 35-person fire department.

Monday, May 06, 2013  There will be a public meeting to discuss the budget on May 20.