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School Committee

Members: Katherine Bond (Chair), Meghan Nawoichik (Vice Chair), Christine Monaco, Melissa Massardo, Jeremy Brooks

School Committee approves three health and wellness policies.

Burlington School Committee unanimously approves three updated health policies. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lisa Chen presented Policy JJIF-R (Updated Concussion Procedures 2025), Policy JLCA (Physical Examinations and Screenings of Students), and Policy JLC (Student Health Services and

Wellness Committee reviews grade 3-5 health standards alignment

Burlington School Wellness Advisory Committee advances alignment of 1999 health standards with 2023 Massachusetts frameworks. The committee reviewed the grade 3-5 crosswalk, with most standards receiving consensus recommendations for adoption; however, two substance-use standards on distinguishing

Burlington High School MSBA Subcommittee Reviews Grant Application Ahead of April Deadline

Burlington's high school MSBA subcommittee spent two hours reviewing its draft Statement of Interest for a potential state building grant, targeting an April 2026 submission deadline.

School Committee approves 2026-2027 calendar, student survey tools

Burlington School Committee approves 2026-2027 calendar and student surveys. Chair Melissa Massardo, joined by members Jeremy Brooks and Meghan Nawoichik, approved Draft 3 of the 2026-2027 school calendar setting grades 1-12 start date as August 31, 2026, with kindergarten beginning September 8.

School Committee approves BHS program, Spanish trip, travel policies.

Burlington School Committee unanimously approves BHS Program of Studies and Spanish exchange. Superintendent Dr. Eric Conti explained the Spanish Exchange Program will send 14 Burlington High School students to Spain from February 4 to February 20, 2026, with the school encumbering $9,000 and