Bucks Blast!

Bucks in Action is our way to showcase the wonderful activities happening in and around our district with students and staff. You can also find more photos on our Facebook page.

So what is the Industrial Design Award? FIRST states that this award, “Celebrates the team that demonstrates industrial design principles, striking a balance between form, function, and aesthetics.” In order to be considered for this award:

• A team must be able to describe how their robot is elegant, efficient, (simple/executable), and practical.

• The entire machine design, or the detailed process used to develop the design, is worthy of this recognition, and not just a single component.

• The robot distinguishes itself from others by its aesthetic and functional design.

Our robot was recognized in particular for its clean electrical layout, intuitive cable and hose management, and overall simple light-weight design. The judges also noted our new dashboard system that allows for complete Autonomous Mode code to be built directly on the dashboard and applied to the robot without ever having to recompile code!

Find more about MegaHurtz Robotics linked here

Congratulations to our 2023 Hall of Fame Winners!

If you would like to register to attend the reception, you will find more information here: https://buchananareachamber.com/events/annual-meeting-awards

John J. Karpinski

Bill Weaver

Dr. Erin McKean

There was an error in the bond amount column on the original document. The error has since been corrected and the new document is attached. Neither the millage amount, taxable value, nor the tax calculator was impacted by this error.

According to the State of Michigan’s “THE REVENUE BOND ACT OF 1933, (Act

94 of 1933), a Michigan school bond term cannot last past 30 years. And that the term of the bond must be named in the proposal. The new bond proposal cannot exceed 24 years.

Please refer to the FAQ page linked at the bottom or on our bond website. Please see the full response from PFM’s Bond and Financial Advisor linked below as well.

Bond FAQs

Bond Website

Updated Response from Financial Advisor

As the threat of severe weather looms across Lower Michigan today, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management, and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging residents and visitors to stay aware of local forecasts and be prepared to act quickly if storm warnings are issued.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), all severe threats are in play. That could include large hail and strong tornadoes. An enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms is also in place.

“Storms continue to move across the state this morning,” said Capt. Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director of Emergency Management and commander of the MSP/EMHSD. “NWS experts say the conditions now will likely impact that threat of severe weather later today. It’s important for us all to be ready for anything.”

To prepare for severe weather:

• Identify the lowest place to take shelter in your home. If a basement does not exist, find an interior hallway away from windows, doors, and outside walls. Go under something sturdy—such as a workbench or stairwell—when taking shelter in the basement or designated spot.
• Prepare for a power outage by filling plastic containers with water and placing them in the refrigerator and freezer. Cold water bottles will help keep food cool during a power outage and can also be used for drinking water.
• Charge cell phones and other wireless communication devices.
• Secure outdoor objects that could be blown around, such as garbage cans and patio furniture.
• Sign up to receive text or email alerts from your local news media or emergency management agency. Plan a way to stay tuned to commercial radio or television broadcasts for news on changing weather conditions or approaching storms.
• Ensure emergency preparedness kits are fully stocked with enough food, water and other supplies to last 72 hours per person. Double-check to ensure there are supplies for your pets.
• Check the weather before leaving for a destination. If the weather forecast looks dangerous, reschedule or postpone the driving trip.

For more information on how to prepare before, during, and after an emergency or disaster, visit www.michigan.gov/miready or follow MSP/EMHSD on Twitter at @MichEMHS.

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The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is responsible for coordinating state and federal resources to assist local government in response and relief activities in the event of an emergency or disaster, as well as coordinating homeland security initiatives and various federal grants.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Lauren Thompson-Phillips, MSP/EMHSD Public Information Officer, 517-216-0103

Buchanan Community - BHS Color Guard students are collecting returnable cans and bottles to help offset color guard costs! Help our color guard by bringing your returnable cans and bottles to Buchanan High School! Donations can be dropped off at the High School office on weekdays from 7:30 am-3:30 pm.

Thanks for all the support and LET’S GO BUCKS!!!!!

The Buchanan Community Schools Facilities Planning Committee meets several times each year. The purpose of this group is to identify all of the needs of our buildings and grounds. The committee identifies the available funding for repairs and replacements within both the general fund budget and the sinking fund. All needs are then prioritized and projects are completed in order of priority with available funding. Linked below are the revenue and expenditure slides from our annual budget hearing.

BCS Revenues and Expenditures

On May 2, 2023, the Buchanan Community Schools residents will have an opportunity to vote on a bond proposal. Linked is the website where you will find detailed information about the proposal. https://www.buchananschools.com/bond-2023/

Email bond questions to bond@buchananschools.com - responses are usually submitted within a 24-hour time frame.

We pledge our best efforts to make Buchanan Community Schools a premier school district, and we strive to create safe, welcoming, engaging, and innovative schools that develop all students’ academic, athletic, artistic, and social growth. We take pride in our community and we appreciate the support of our stakeholders! Thank you!

But we do realize that sometimes something might not go right, or you might have a question about what we do or how we do it. We welcome that communication, and we will work to solve your issue for you as efficiently as we can.

In order to do that, we ask that you follow our Chain of Command process shown in the diagram. On the left side of the process chart, you will see the common areas of district programming, and then following to the right would be the next step(s) in the Chain of Command for that district program area. Please start by contacting the staff member listed in the second box of each program area. The contact information for our leadership staff members with responsibility for addressing concerns is listed at the top of the diagram. Other contact information for building staff is available on our website in the “Staff Directory” section of each building’s web page. It is expected that most issues should be able to be resolved at these initial steps in the Chain of Command.

Buchanan Community Schools is a school district located in Buchanan, Michigan. In 2020, Buchanan was named the Nicest City in America and is known for its community concerts and parades. Buchanan Community Schools has over 1500 students and over 200 employees. The school district has four schools based on grade bands, Ottawa- PreK-1, Moccasin-2-4, Buchanan Middle School 5-7, and Buchanan High School 8-12.

Email: probinson@buchananschools.com
Website: https://www.buchananschools.com/
Location: 401 West Chicago Street, Buchanan, MI, USA
Phone: 269-695-8401
Facebook: facebook.com/BuchananCommunitySchools

To develop responsible, resilient, creative citizens capable of succeeding in a global society.