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A child could still be eligible for MIChild or some Michiganders may be ineligible for one

Medicaid programs could still obtain health benefits through another program.

MDHHS advises families to return any renewal paperwork they receive as quickly as possible,

even if they believe they are no longer eligible for Medicaid. Some members of a household can

obtain health care coverage even when others are not eligible. For example, a child may be

eligible for MIChild, even if their parent is not eligible for other Medicaid programs. Or some

Michiganders may have income that is over the income limit for one program and still be able

to obtain health care benefits through another program.

More information can be found at MDHHS website: www.michigan.gov/2023BenefitChanges or on the DIFS website: www.michigan.gov/StayCovered

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The Michigan School Meals Program was signed into law and funds free breakfast and lunch for all public school students in Michigan grades preK-12. District families are asked to complete The Education Benefits Form and return it to their child's school.

The Education Benefits Form collects information needed to ensure the school receives state and federal funding for education programs. Without this information, Buchanan Community Schools could lose important funding for education programs that our students need. These supplemental grants and programs have the potential to offer support and services for our students including, but not limited to:

• Instructional staff (ex. Academic & behavior Interventionists, Instructional coaches)

• Teaching supplies and materials

• Counselors and Social Workers

• Professional Learning for Staff

• Parent and Community engagement supplies and activities

• Technology

Why is Buchanan Community Schools requesting financial information? The Education Benefits Form determines the eligibility of a student or household. The total count of eligible students is used to determine the funding amounts that will be made available to a school. The more forms returned the better.

What do I need to do? Please complete the attached form and return it to your child’s school. Only complete one form per family.

What else might my student or household be eligible for? Based on the information you provide on your Education Benefits Form, your child may qualify for other programs such as:

• P-EBT benefits and programs that provide food support

• Programs that provide field trip support

• Programs that provide school supplies

• Programs that provide holiday support

• Potential household support for cable and internet

If you have any questions, please contact Becky Kaltenbach, Food Service Supervisor,

at 269-695-8415.

You can pick up and drop off the form at every school office or fill it out online. If you complete it online please contact Becky Kaltenbach, Food Service Supervisor,

at 269-695-8415.

Only one form is required per family

The Education Benefits Form is linked here

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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: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065665262514

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