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Sunday, June 16, 2013  The Buena Vista School district submitted a response Sunday to the State's evaluation of the district.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  The Buena Vista School Districts struggles are continuing this time shifting the focus to the parents and students while the districts most valuable resource runs thin.

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  State officials could dissolve a deficit-ridden school district and send the students to nearby schools under legislation advancing quickly in Lansing.

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.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013  The Buena Vista school district is laying off two teachers, weeks after they were called back to finish the school year.

Friday, May 31, 2013  It's payday Friday for the 28 teachers in the Buena Vista school district who haven't seen a paycheck since May 10.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  After fears the Buena Vista School District would not reopen after money troubles today marks a positive step for the district.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  Leaders in the troubled Buena Vista school district say the Michigan Education Association (MEA) is inaccurate in stating the district withheld pay “without warning” on Friday, May 24.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  Buena Vista school board recalls seven support staff, after a two-week hiatus amid a financial crisis.

Monday, May 20, 2013  The Buena Vista school district is back open after a two week break amid financial issues.

Sunday, May 19, 2013  Buena Vista schools reopen Monday morning and students say they're ready to hit the books.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Buena Vista school board votes to reopen schools Monday. All 27 laid off teachers are recalled.

Friday, May 17, 2013  Buena Vista seniors picked up their cap and gown Friday as the district prepared to reopen schools.