The following is a centralized location of all communication regarding COVID-19 and school closures.
COVID-19
- GSRP Continuity of Learning and COVID approval forms May 13, 2020
- GSRP Assurances May 13, 2020
- Empty Bowls Chili Dinner Cancelled April 22, 2020
- Approved BCS Continuity of Learning and COVID-19 Response Plan April 17, 2020
- District Letter to Parents and Families 4-2-2020 April 2, 2020
- District Update Letter 03/24/2020 March 24, 2020
- District Letter for Parents and Families 3-13-20 March 14, 2020
- Berrien County Health Department Partner Update 03/12/2020 March 13, 2020
- COVID-19 March 11, 2020
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BCS Superintendent Interviews Press Release
FOR RELEASE AFTER 12 NOON, JULY 2ND
FROM: BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
RE: SUPERINTENDENT INTERVIEWS
DATE: JULY 1, 2020
The Board of Education of Buchanan Community Schools announces the schedule for first round interviews for the position of Superintendent of Schools:
July 13 5:00 p.m.
Christopher Machiniak, Regional Director of Career & Technical Education, Berrien RESA
Brian Brown, Business Manager, River Valley School District
Brandon Waggoner, Asst. Superintendent of Online Learning & Innovation, Berrien Springs Public Schools
Dorothy Blackwell, Superintendent, Vassar Public Schools
July 14 5:30 p.m.
Patricia Robinson, Assistant Superintendent (former), Benton Harbor Area Schools
Mark Kurland, Executive Director of Academic Services, Buchanan Community Schools
Kelly Gaideski, K-12 Director of Curriculum and Instruction, St. Joseph Public Schools
Interviews will be held in-person and will be streamed. The public is invited to attend the interviews virtually. A link will be provided on the district website once it has been established. Due to safety concerns caused by COVID 19, the public will not be allowed to attend in person.
Audience members will have the opportunity to provide input to the Board of Education through an online form.
It is anticipated that the Board will deliberate on the 14th and select candidates for a second-round interview.
Questions may be directed to:
Mark Dobias, Search Consultant
Michigan Association of School Boards
269.532.0543
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BCS Notice of a Public Hearing on Proposed 2020-21 Budget
BUCHANAN COMMUNITY SCHOOLS NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 2020-2021 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Buchanan Community Schools will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed budget for the 2020-2021 school year on June 29, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. Due to the State’s Stay Home, Stay Safe Executive Orders, this meeting will be held virtually, using the following access information: meet.google.com/mom-hamk-yvs or by phone 224- 901-2555 (PIN: 860551141) The Board may not adopt its proposed 2020-2021 budget until after a public hearing. A copy of the proposed 2020-21 budget, including the proposed property tax millage rate, is available for public inspection on the district web site www.buchananschools.com. Physical […]
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BHS Class of 2020 Graduation Livestream
Join the Class of 2020 celebrate graduation! Livestream and details are here: BCS Livestream on YouTube