Pease read the following letter that was co-written by all Genesee County superintendents regarding the absence of a state education budget.

Thank you,
Dr. Kristy Spann
Superintendent of Bentley Community School District

3 days ago, Bentley Community Schools
Dear Families and Staff, We know you may have seen recent headlines and media reports about the uncertainty surrounding Michigan’s state budget. Understandably, these stories may raise questions and concerns about how schools, including those here in Genesee County, could be affected. As your educational leaders, we believe it is important to provide you with clear, direct information so that you know what is happening, what it could mean for our schools, and how we can work together to advocate for the resources our students and staff need. That is why, as we begin the 2025–26 school year, we are sharing this update on behalf of the Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) and the 21 public school districts across Genesee County — so you have timely information and confidence that we are monitoring these developments closely to protect our students, staff, and programs. Budget Deadline Missed By law, the State must approve a K–12 school funding budget by July 1 each year so districts can plan with certainty. This year, that deadline passed with no agreement in place. If lawmakers do not act, a state government shutdown on September 30 could delay the funding schools depend on to operate. Why This Matters • In a recent statewide survey, 89% of voters supported requiring lawmakers to pass a budget before the school year begins. • The current deadlock involves a proposal to divert dollars from the School Aid Fund — money voters were promised in 1994 would be dedicated to K–12 education — to other priorities such as road repairs. • According to the same survey, 85.7% of voters oppose using School Aid Fund dollars for fixing roads. Current Impact to Districts According to a survey released by Michigan School Business Officials, one in ten Michigan school districts has already made staffing cuts ahead of this academic year due to budget uncertainty: • 11% of districts had classroom personnel layoffs • 15% had non-classroom personnel layoffs • 42% reduced staff through attrition • 27% made non-staff spending cuts
Districts also reported delaying building maintenance, increasing workloads for staff, and raising class sizes — all of which have direct impacts on students. Future Impact on Districts If a budget is not passed, we could miss our first scheduled state aid payment on October 20, 2025. That payment is critical for: • Compensating teachers and staff who work directly with students • Maintaining class sizes and student support services • Operating buses and supplying classrooms • Funding academic programs, arts, athletics, and activities, including early childhood programs Our schools cannot operate indefinitely without these resources, or the confidence that they will be available. What Needs to Happen The solution is clear: lawmakers must approve a K–12 budget that protects the School Aid Fund for its original purpose — educating Michigan’s children. How You Can Help Please join us in urging our elected officials to act quickly. You can contact your state lawmakers with this information and share with them why timely, protected school funding matters to you and your family. • Michigan Senate https://senate.michigan.gov/ • Michigan House of Representatives https://www.house.mi.gov/Index Our students deserve a stable, fully- funded school year. Together, as a county, we can ensure their learning continues without interruption. On behalf of the Genesee Intermediate School District and the 21 public school districts of Genesee County, thank you for your partnership and support. Sincerely, Tina Case, Superintendent, Atherton Community Schools Dr. Jendayi Gardner, Superintendent, Beecher Community Schools Trisha Cherveny, Superintendent, Bendle Public Schools Dr. Kristy Spann, Superintendent, Bentley Community School District Gina Ryan, Superintendent, Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools Lisa Taylor, Superintendent, Clio Area Schools Matthew Lobban, Superintendent, Davison Community Schools Dr. Doug Busch, Superintendent, Fenton Area Public Schools Matthew Shanafelt, Superintendent, Flushing Community Schools Kevelin Jones, Superintendent, Flint Community Schools Brett Young, Superintendent, Genesee School District Dr. Steven Tunnicliff, Superintendent, Genesee Intermediate School District Mike Baszler, Superintendent, Goodrich Area Schools Dr. Trevor Alward, Superintendent, Grand Blanc Community Schools
Paul Gaudard Superintendent, Kearsley Community Schools Julie Williams, Superintendent, Lake Fenton Community Schools Dr. James Yake, Superintendent, LakeVille Community School District Russ Ciesielski, Superintendent, Linden Community Schools Dr. Linden Moore, Superintendent, Montrose Community School District Mickie Kujat, Superintendent, Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools James Kitchen, Interim Superintendent, Swartz Creek Community Schools Leslie Key, Superintendent, Westwood Heights Schools
Bond 2025 Progress

Follow the construction progress of the new Bentley Little Bulldogs Preschool!

https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/bond-2025-overview
4 days ago, Bentley Community Schools
Excavator earthwork at the new Bentley Little Bulldogs Preschool!
BCS - All FINAL Bus Routes for Monday

There were some minor updates. These are the FINAL route stops starting Monday (Tomorrow). Any new requests that could not be verified by 6pm today did not get added. Please check your email for the details.

If you have not received the “All FINAL Bus Routes for Monday” email by 06:15 pm on the evening of August 24th (Today), you should assume that your student has not been assigned to a route and that other arrangements for transportation will be necessary.

CHECK YOUR JUNK/SPAM EMAIL FOLDERS JUST IN CASE!!!

See the Transportation webpage (https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/transportation) for details on how to ensure that your student is properly registered for transportation requests in the future.
14 days ago, Transportation
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BCS - All Bus Routes

NOTE: All Bus Routes have new updates so be sure to review this information!

All routes will begin on the morning of Monday, August 25th (Monday). There may also be another announcement later in the day on August 24th (Today) that will include any late additions that have occurred since this morning. If you have not receive any notifications by the evening of August 24th (Today), you should assume that your student has not been assigned to a route and that other arrangements for transportation will be necessary.

CHECK YOUR JUNK/SPAM EMAIL FOLDERS JUST IN CASE!!!

If you did not receive the email, it is imperative that you always update school officials with all your most recent contact information (https://www.bentleyschools.org). For security reasons, specific bus stop information will no longer be posted to the website or sent via mobile text.

Transportation Dept.:
https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/transportation
(810) 591-9045
15 days ago, Transportation
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BCS - BES Bus Routes

All routes will begin on the morning of Monday, August 25th (Monday). Currently, only BES stop information has been sent out. BMS/BHS routes should be finished by some time tomorrow (Saturday). There may also be another announcement on August 24th (Sunday) that will include any late additions, enrollments, or registrations that have occurred since yesterday (Thursday). If you have not receive any notifications by the evening of August 24th (Sunday), you should assume that your student has not been assigned to a route and that other arrangements for transportation will be necessary.

If you did not receive the email, it is imperative that you always update school officials with all your most recent contact information (https://www.bentleyschools.org). For security reasons, specific bus stop information will no longer be posted to the website or sent via mobile text.

Transportation Dept.:
https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/transportation
(810) 591-9045
16 days ago, Transportation
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All parents/guardians that have requested transportation for their students must ensure that the following information is accurate in our systems, either by using ParentVUE or calling the Transportation Department:

* Primary Contact's Mobile Phone Number
* Primary Contact's Email Address
* Student Pick Up & Drop Off Addresses

If ANY of this information is incorrect in any way, you will NOT receive bus stop information and your student will NOT be transported!

As soon as bus routes are complete, a notification will be sent via Mobile SMS Text Message informing you to check your Email for the actual bus stop information.

ParentVUE:
https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/app-store

Transportation Dept.:
https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/transportation
(810) 591-9045
18 days ago, Transportation
Bentley Community Schools - Transportation Logo

Jersey Mike’s on Irish Rd is helping Bentley Bulldog families with Back-to-School shopping on Wed. 08/20/25 from 4P-7P at the middle & high school campus...WOOHOO!!

They’ll be handing out backpacks, school supplies, & gift cards while supplies last.

Owners Josh Johnson & Jason Tamez are Bentley ALUM and love to help their Bulldog Community.

19 days ago, Bentley Community Schools
Jersey Mike’s on Irish Rd is helping Bentley Bulldog families with Back-to-School shopping on Wed. 08/20/25 from 4P-7P at the middle & high school campus...WOOHOO!! They’ll be handing out backpacks, school supplies, & gift cards while supplies last. Owners Josh Johnson & Jason Tamez are Bentley ALUM and love to help their Bulldog Community.
Become a Bentley Bulldog!
Click here to enroll & register: https://www.bentleyschools.org/page/enrollment-and-registration-information
about 1 month ago, Bentley Community Schools
Become a Bentley Bulldog Get smart and have fun doing it! Small class sizes - Amazing staff - Football Basketball Volleyball Band Robotics Powerlifting Skeet Track Baseball Softball Early Middle College Tutoring Cooking Club Bowling Baseball National Honor Society Student Council Theater and more...
QR code to the Bentley Community School District enrollment and registration page
Hope Urgent Care will be at the High School on Monday, August 4th from 4:00-7:00pm to provide sports physicals. Any student in grades 6-12 planning on participating in a sport during the 2025-26 school year should attend. Students will need a current physical before they will be allowed to participate in official practices. The cost is $15. If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Gooch at rgooch@bentleyschools.org.
about 1 month ago, Athletics
If your student has medication in the office at the school, please pick that up by tomorrow at 2:45 PM at BMS & BHS and by 3:30 PM at BES.
3 months ago, Bentley Community Schools
Our Bentley Schools app keeps getting better and better! Parents/guardians who have already created an account can now access new app features like Messages and Class Streams via web and in the app. Download for Android https://aptg.co/MlS6SN Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/1Mpv5D
5 months ago, Bentley Community Schools
say hello to even more in the Bentley community schools app. Images of app.
We are loving our new app! Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything Bentley Schools, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app! Download for Android https://aptg.co/MlS6SN Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/1Mpv5D
5 months ago, Bentley Community Schools
it's everything Bentley schools in your pocket. Images of the new app.
The Bentley Basketball Program has witnessed a truly exceptional talent in McRecco McFadden. His senior season has been nothing short of phenomenal, marked by a cascade of well-deserved accolades. Recco's achievements speak volumes: earning a coveted spot on the First Team All-State, dominating the conference as a First Team All-GAC selection, and being recognized among the area's elite on the MLive Flint Area Dream Team. Adding to this incredible list, he was also one of only three players in Michigan nominated for the prestigious McDonald's All-American Game! Beyond the honors, Recco has etched his name in Bentley history, becoming the school's all-time leading scorer and the first Bentley Boys player to surpass the remarkable milestone of 1,000 career points. Recco will continue his education and basketball career next fall at Grand Rapids Community College. His skill, dedication, and impact on the court have been undeniable. Congratulations, Recco, on a remarkable high school career! The Bentley community is incredibly proud.
5 months ago, Athletics
Recco McFadden Selected to All-State Team
Please watch ( https://youtu.be/ms-EtD-zgm4 ), like, and share ( https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1H7pEQJetv/ ) this one-minute video that gives an overview of the upcoming no-tax increase bond on May 6, which will allow Bentley to remodel a donated building from McLaren Health Care into a preschool. For more details about the bond, go to https://www.bentleyschools.org/bond/bond_2025 for more details. We had to repost this message due to a broken link, so please like and share again. Thank you!
5 months ago, Bentley Community Schools
Thumbnail of YouTube video for the May 6 bond
The new app for Bentley Community Schools is here! It's everything Bentley Schools, in your pocket. Download for Android https://aptg.co/MlS6SN Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/1Mpv5D
5 months ago, Bentley Community Schools
it's everything bentley schools in your pocket. images of the new app.
Say "hello" to Messaging in the Bentley Schools app! Now, it’s easier than ever to stay up-to-date with the district, schools, and your children's classes. Look for your personalized invite to access Messages, Announcements, and Stream after April 4th.
5 months ago, Bentley Community Schools
say hello to even more in the Bentley Schools app. images of app.
We're thrilled to announce our new app for mobile phones! Stay up-to-date with access to events, documents, news from administrators, student stories, and important alert notifications, like school closures. You can download the Bentley Schools app for free on both Google Play or Apple App Store on April 4th.
5 months ago, Bentley Community Schools
it's everything Bentley schools in your pocket. Images of the app