Brighton Schools Submits Deficit Elimination Plan, $3.4 Million in Cuts Planned for 2013-14

Check out the full list of planned budget cuts School Board members approved Thursday night.

Teacher Reductions, Reinstating Pay to Play Part of Brighton Schools Deficit Elimination Plan

Superintendent Greg Gray clarified that band, choir and other Schedule B and C programs were never going to be eliminated, but were on the list of cuts to find alternative funding sources.

Brighton Area Schools Board of Education Meets Today

The board will hold a special meeting to discuss the district's deficit elimination plan.

Brighton Superintendent's Contract Extended 1 Year

Board of Education members voted to extend the contract during its Monday night meeting.

Band, Drama, Transportation on List of Potential Brighton School Cuts

Here's the complete list of proposed budget cuts and cost savings the district is considering.

Brighton School Board Members Consider Almost $7.9 Million in Budget Cuts

Administrators presented a list of budget cuts to the Board of Education Monday night.

Brighton School Board President Clears Up Community Education, Pool Rumors

Miles Vieau, president of the Brighton Area Board of Education, addressed a standing room only crowd during Monday's School Board meeting.

Brighton Educators Angered Over Conely's Remarks About 'Incompetent Teachers'

Brighton Area School Board Trustee John Conely made public remarks about incompetent educators being allowed to teach in the district.

Brighton Area Board of Education Meets Today

The board will discuss the Superintendent's contract and a joint user agreement for school fields with SELCRA.

Brighton Area Schools Allow Six Snow Days for School Year

The district has used four snow days this school year.

Brighton Student to Represent Michigan at Washington Youth Summit on the Environment

Hugo Ruellan will travel to Washington DC as a National Youth Delegate this summer.

Brighton Area Schools Pushing Focus to Math Instruction

Maltby Intermediate School recently implemented a 90-minute math block as part of the district's push to improve students understanding and testing in math.

Residents Unhappy with Brighton School Board's Revision of Naming Rights Policy

Residents addressed School Board members during Monday meeting.

Snow Day: Winter Storm Closes Brighton Area Schools Today

Heavy overnight snowfall closes area schools.

Cuts Possible as Deficit Looms Over Brighton Area Schools

Board Members must decide whether to implement cuts this fiscal year or look ahead to next year.

Brighton Schools Approve Contractors for Scranton and High School Bond Projects

Phase 1 construction projects include new athletic stadiums at both Brighton High School and Scranton Middle School.

Scholarship Information for Graduating Seniors

A list of local and regional scholarships for graduating Brighton and Hartland high school seniors.

What to Know When Choosing a Private School

Missing an open house doesn't mean the opportunity to visit the school is lost, and getting enrolled by early spring can guarantee your child a spot.

Brighton School Board Approves Revised 2012-13 Budget

The district is looking for recommendations on cutting expenditures.

Brighton Superintendent: District Will Look Into Option of Half-Day Kindergarten

The district will gauge the interest of families during Kindergarten Round-Ups next month.

Divided School Board Approves Policy Revision for Naming District Facilities

School Board Secretary Nick Fiani and Trustee Bill Trombley hope to generate revenue from the revised commemoration and naming policy.

Hune Addresses Conflict of Interest Law at Brighton School Board Meeting

Superintendent Greg Gray said Brighton the new law does not apply to the Brighton Board of Education.

Brighton Area Schools Closed for Snow Day

Brighton Area Schools are closed on Monday, Feb 11.

UPDATED: Brighton Area Schools Surpass State Averages on 2012 MEAP Exam

School district scores well above state averages. Overall, most scores are up from the 2011 test.

Brighton MEAP Results To Be Released Today

Check back with Brighton Patch at 10 a.m. Monday for a look at how students fared on their Fall 2012 Michigan Education Assessment Program exams.

Brighton Robotics Team Receives $10,000 Grant From Novi Company

The Brighton High School FIRST Robotics Team will compete at Kettering University March 1-3.

Brighton Area Schools Close Friday after Winter Snow Storm

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory Thursday.

Hornung Students Jump Rope, Shoot Hoops for Heart Health

Brighton students raise money, promote physical fitness for the American Heart Association.

Miller Intergenerational Center Closted Thursday

Tot Spot and the Brighton Senior Center are housed inside the Miller Intergenerational Center.

State Supt. Flanagan: Michigan Teachers Should Make $100K

The head of the Michigan Department of Education asserts that higher wages would encourage more people to become teachers.

Brighton Schools Move to Full-Day Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten for 2013-14

District parents upset of the decision not to offer half-day programs.

Brighton Schools Face $445,000 Deficit Without Sale of Lindbom Elementary

Brighton is facing an operating deficit this year in addition to a $7 million legacy debt.

Brighton Schools Close Monday Due to Wintry Weather

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect through 6 a.m. Monday.

College A Cappella Night to Benefit Brighton Choirs

The Accafellas, Harmonettes and The Ebb and Flow Quartet will all perform at the BCPA Friday night.

Brighton Students Make College Dean's Lists

Here's a list of the students who made the Dean's List in Fall 2012 at Michigan State University, University of Michigan - Flint, Eastern Michigan University and Lawrence Technological University.

Newest Brighton School Board Member Opposes District Social Media Costs

Brighton Area Schools currently pays $500 per month for social media management.

Brighton Superintendent: Sale of Elementary School Would Balance District Budget

Brighton Area Schools could have a balanced budget even without the sale of the school, but it would be really tight, according to administrators.

Scranton Middle School Goes Live on Twitter

Principal Mark Wilson will use the social media platform to communicate with parents.

Fiani, Krause Sworn in as Brighton School Board Members

Newcomer Nick Fiani was elected as School Board Secretary Monday night.

Vieau Elected Brighton Area Schools Board of Education President

Bill Anderson and Jay Krause retained their positions as vice president and treasurer, respectively.