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Tuesday, March 26, 2013  The district is looking to cut a million dollars for the next school year.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A shrinking budget, a million dollar shortfall, and some tough decisions face a Northern Michigan School district. Charlevoix Public Schools, like most around the state, are having to make do with less. For Charlevoix, that may mean having to close one of the three schools in the district.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 

Monday, July 09, 2012  The Board for Manton Consolidated Schools passed another round of cuts Monday night.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 

Saturday, January 14, 2012  Kalkaska Public Schools will be closed Monday, January 16th to honor the School Board President Jim Peters who died on Friday.

Thursday, December 22, 2011  The superintendent for the area's largest school district will be with the school system for another year.  That's because on December 19th the Traverse City Area Public Schools board of education gave superintendent Steve Cousins an "Exceeds Expectations" for his performance review.

Friday, August 12, 2011  Parent complained that "A Study in Scarlet" was derogatory to Mormons.

Monday, April 25, 2011  The board discussed an expanded bullying policy.

Friday, February 18, 2011  Should he stay, or should he go? A veteran teacher in Alanson was placed on administrative leave in January.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011  On recommendation, Ohio school board fires teacher accused of marking students with crosses.

Monday, January 10, 2011  Monday night, Traverse City Area Public School's new school board members are taking part in their first meeting.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011  Roscommon Area Public School board members are moving forward with their superintendent search with the help of the community and the Michigan Association of School Boards.

Friday, December 17, 2010  Just days after a Florda man opened fire during a school board meeting, local school officials are taking a look at their own protection.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  Updated with video of complete press conference with Mike Jones, the security officer credited with saving the lives of several Panama City school board members.