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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.

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 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.

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

Thursday, March 07, 2013  13 districts have had their deficits grow.

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.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012  The Flint school board accepted an audit that shows a $4 million deficit.  Some on the board says the figure is more like $11 million.

Friday, June 08, 2012  Bunche is one of four Flint schools board members voted last month to close as part of their move to avoid a $19 million deficit.

Monday, January 09, 2012  The district must come up with a plan to try and balance the budget deficit

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Yeo & Yeo performed an independent audit on the district’s 2011-2011 school year, and reports the school district faces a $3.7 Million deficit this year.

Monday, October 24, 2011  Already financially hurting school districts brace for more cuts ahead

Tuesday, August 23, 2011  A Michigan law says schools are required to provide supplies if a child can't afford it, but with the latest budget cuts schools might not be able to afford the extra cost either.

Thursday, August 18, 2011  Gov. Rick Snyder is asking the Michigan Supreme Court to quickly find a resolution in the challenge over the appointment of emergency financial managers for struggling cities and schools.