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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.

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.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  With the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting still fresh in the minds of people across the country local districts are stepping up to be prepared for the absolute worst.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The Buena Vista School Board has canceled their meeting tonight.  They will now meet Friday, May 17 at 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  The money would come right from the Michigan Department of Civil Rights' budget. The MDCR is who filed the complaint, suggesting that the mascots be changed.

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.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013  Buena Vista Township School Superintendent Dr. Deborah Hunter-Harvill tells NBC25 school will reopen either Friday, May 17, or Monday, May 20.

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  Michigan schools with too many snow days may avoid having to schedule extra days in June.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Michigan's school superintendent says the Buena Vista district, near Saginaw, soon could reopen if the local school board approves a deficit elimination plan.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  The 81-year-old school is going to be renovated.

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.