Bond Refunding to Save Taxpayers

A 1994 Bond Issue was refunded (re-financed) in 1999, saving the taxpayers significant dollars over the term of the issue, and now another window is available to the district to exercise a refunding option.

At the September board workshop, Director of Finance and Operations Chuck Klaassen had estimated that the district could experience a savings to the taxpayers of almost $2 million over the remaining term (13 years). Updated projections from Ehlers are placing the projected total new savings around $1.78 million in net present value benefit.

Hanover Resident Appointed to School Board

Doug OlsonHanover resident Doug Olson was interviewed and appointed to serve on the school board through November 11, 2009. The board met with five interested candidates during an interview process to fill the remaining term for former board member Dean Brown. Brown resigned from his position June 30, 2008 to accept a position as a pastor for the Salem Covenant Church in Duluth, Minnesota.

Board Chair Patti Pokorney stated that because of Olson's involvement in the Hanover Elementary PTO (Parent Teacher Organization), he already has working relationship with the parents and teachers in that community. Pokorney added, "Doug's past experience in business and management combined with his willingness to put in the time and effort necessary to learn about school governance will allow him to ease into this mid-term board position." 

14th Annual Porkchop Feed

The 877 Foundation is sponsoring their 14th Annual Scholarship Pork Chop Feed on Thursday, April 3 from 4-7 p.m. at the Buffalo Community Middle School.  The meal includes: pork chop, beans, chips, applesauce, dessert, coffee or cold beverage.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 10 and under.  Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at any school main office or the Community Education office.   

The 877 Foundation awards scholarships to Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose School District (BHM) graduating high school seniors, who plan to study in colleges, universities or technical institutes.  Over 80 scholarships ranging from $200 to $3,000 are provided by the foundation each year.  

2007 Election Results

2007 Levy Referendum Election Results
  Question 1
 Question 2
 Question 3

Yes No Yes No Yes No
Buffalo 2171 1872
1929
2084
1869

Election 2008: You Can Make a Difference!

On Tuesday, November 4, district residents will be asked to go to the polls to vote on a levy referendum question.The district is asking for $339 per student for the next 10 years beginning with the 2009-10 school year. If the levy is not successful, the school board has approved a list of budget reductions that will go into effect for next school year. 

You can find out about the levy, reductions and much more, by exploring the Election 2008 links in the menu. You can also view a copy of the district's Levy Slide Presentation used in and around the communities.

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