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Former Benton Harbor schools superintendent charged with embezzlement over vacation payouts

Lindsey Smith

The Berrien County Prosecutor's office has filed two felony charges against former Benton Harbor Area Schools Superintendent Leonard Seawood.Seawood…

Education

Review team to determine what district already knows: Benton Harbor schools in financial stress

Lindsey Smith

Benton Harbor Area Schools has taken the next step in process that could result in an emergency manager.Gov. Rick Snyder announced today his appointment…

Education

Benton Harbor teachers agree to lower wages in face of potential state takeover

Lindsey Smith

Teachers in Benton Harbor have agreed to an across-the-board cut of pay and benefits. Teachers ratified the contract with a vote of 85 yes and 65 no.…

In a conference room near Dr. Leonard Seawood's office is a roadmap illustrating how Benton Harbor Area School are planning to get back on track.

Politics & Government

Benton Harbor schools take “major steps” to avoid possible takeover

Lindsey Smith

Benton Harbor Area Schools will get results from the state’s preliminary review of the district’s finances this week. The school district blames cash flow…

Education

“Everything on the table” to avoid emergency manager at Benton Harbor Schools

Lindsey Smith

The State of Michigan is reviewing Benton Harbor Area Schools’ finances. That’s the first step in a process to determine if the school district needs a…

Education

State takes a step in potential takeover of Benton Harbor Schools

Lindsey Smith

The State of Michigan will conduct a preliminary review of the "critical and alarming financial situation" at Benton Harbor Area Schools. This is the…