Flint Schools District

Job Fair Planned for Company Hired by Flint School District
Job Fair Planned for Company Hired by Flint School District
Job Fair Planned for Company Hired by Flint School District
A job fair is being held this week by a company hired by the Flint School District in an effort to save money. According to MLive, Professional Education Services Group, LLC will host the job fair at the Flint Farmers' Market. Substitute teachers and paraprofessionals looking for work are encouraged to attend...
Flint School District to Hold Special Meeting on Deficit
Flint School District to Hold Special Meeting on Deficit
Flint School District to Hold Special Meeting on Deficit
The Flint School District will hold a special meeting on Monday to discuss solutions to district's massive deficit. According to WNEM, negotiations with teachers and staff on specific cuts will be among the topics discussed. New contract negotiations will also be talked about as will the district's attempt to borrow money against its state aid to help pay for bills the rest of the year... Read Mor
Flint School Board Votes to Cut Staff Pay
Flint School Board Votes to Cut Staff Pay
Flint School Board Votes to Cut Staff Pay
As part of its deficit elimination plan, the Flint School Board voted to cut staff pay by 19 percent. Interim Superintendent Larry Watkins said the cuts were necessary in order to held the district reduce its multi-million dollar deficit and "this is the toughest decision that we've had to make to date...
Over 230 Flint School Teachers to be Laid Off
Over 230 Flint School Teachers to be Laid Off
Over 230 Flint School Teachers to be Laid Off
Over 230 teachers will be laid off after the Flint school board approved the move on Tuesday. According to MLive, the move is expected to help the district avoid a $20 million shortfall next year. Earlier this month, the board voted to close both middle schools and shut down two of the elementary schools, Bunche and Summerfield...