Buchanan Promise Press Release

Press Release August 10, 2016 For Immediate Release Contact: Robert N. Habicht Phone:  269-695-3521 Email: info@buchananpromise.com Web: http://buchananpromise.com Michigan Gateway Community Foundation Reveals Buchanan Promise Scholarship Program   BUCHANAN – Michigan Gateway Community Foundation is pleased to announce a new innovative education program for Buchanan, called the Buchanan Promise.  The Promise is a place based […]

Non-Homestead Millage Renewal

Non-Homestead Millage Renewal What is the issue? On August 2, 2016, voters in the Buchanan Community School District will be asked to renew the current 18.5 mill Non-Homestead millage. This proposal will allow the district to levy the statutory rate of 18 mills on non-homestead properties within the district. Approval or disapproval will NOT result in a change […]

Vote August 2nd Non-Homestead Millage Renewal

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ______________________________________________________________________________ DATE: July 1, 2016   FROM: Dr. Andrea van der Laan Superintendent of Schools Buchanan Community Schools 269-695-8401 RE:      August 2nd election information _____________________________________________________________  Non-Homestead Millage Renewal What is the issue?On August 2, 2016, voters in the Buchanan Community School District will be asked to renew the current 18.5 mill […]

Administrative Evaluation – Purpose and Procedures

Administrative Evaluation – Purpose and Procedures Section 1249 of the Revised School Code requires that administrators be evaluated at least annually through a performance evaluation system that complies with statutory requirement. MCL 380.1249. The Purposes of Evaluation Performance evaluation is a formal communication tool for interaction between supervisors and employees that should lead to improved […]

You’re invited – District Strategic Planning 2016

Dear Community Members, Five years ago, Buchanan Community Schools developed a District Strategic Plan. This involved our Board members, community members, and staff. The purpose of the plan was to give the schools direction over a 5 year period.  Our five years are up! We have followed this plan every year and have made tremendous […]

Preschool/Kindergarten Roundup 2016

FREE* PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN (* for qualifying families) ROUNDUP Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Ottawa Elementary School 109 Ottawa Street (turn right off Front Street driving west from downtown Buchanan) Preschool registration use the north parking lot doors Kindergarten registration use the main entrance doors Come anytime between 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Paperwork takes about 20-25 minutes to […]

Welcome to Buchanan Community Schools

Welcome to Buchanan Community Schools and our new website. A lot of effort and thought has gone into making this your one-stop go-to place for everything related to our schools. Please feel free to look around. If you find something missing, send us a note.

Administrator Evaluation

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