School Committee approves policies, raises cafeteria worker pay
Burlington School Committee approved substitute cafeteria worker pay raises to $19 per hour and four educational policies on September 22.
School Committee · Meeting of September 22, 2026
Burlington School Committee approved substitute cafeteria worker pay raises to $19 per hour and four educational policies on September 22. Chair Katherine Bond led the unanimous 5-0 votes on the Elementary Student Handbook, Protect Act Policy and Procedures, Wellness Policy ADF, and student survey for a practicum program, all on second reading. Assistant Superintendent Dr.
Lisa Chen recommended the student survey on an opt-out basis, ensuring parents could decline participation while maintaining anonymity. Additionally, two Burlington High School students, Ms. Ruiz and Ms.
Agarwala, were recognized for representing Massachusetts at a national artificial intelligence policy summit at the Kennedy Center, coordinated through MIT.
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Source: the School Committee meeting of September 22, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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