Byron Center Public Schools

Byron Center Public Schools

Presentation by Ken Sikkema to the Kent ISD Superintendent's and Schools on November 19, 2009.

Sikkema is a former state legislator with 12 years in the House of Representatives, 8 years in the State Senate, and Senate Majority Leader from 2002-2006. He is currently a senior policy fellow with the Lansing-based Public Sector Consultants.

Donating to Byron Center Public Schools
Several have asked how and if donations could be made to Byron Center.
The attached letter explains how this may be done.

"Facing Michigan's School Funding Crisis"

A 16-minute multi-media presentation by the Washtenaw ISD which provides an overview of Michigan’s current school funding crisis.

BCPS Funding Challenge

A Powerpoint presentation outlining the funding issues particular to Byron Center Public Schools.

Update from Superintendent Takens 11-19-2009

A follow up letter explaining the preparations being made by the district to accommodate the most recent $127 per student

deduction in state funding.

Suggestion Form

A pdf form that stakeholders can print off and mail, drop off, or print/fill out/scan/email to superintendent@bcpsk12.net

Contact Your Legislators

Links to assist you if you are interested in contacting your local state representatives or senators

http://www.senate.michigan.gov/FindYourSenator/michiganfys.asp

http://www.house.mi.gov/replist.asp