Burlington School Committee approves $87.3M combined operating and accommodated budget for fiscal 2027. Superintendent Dr. Eric Conti and Finance Director Nichole Coscia presented a budget meeting the Select Board guideline of 4.25 percent in the operating account at $70,474,253, achieved through
Burlington School Wellness Advisory Committee reviews curriculum standards alignment. The 27-member committee examined grade 6-8 crosswalks showing how existing 1999 standards align with 2023 Comprehensive Health and Physical Education Frameworks, with formal adoption pending School Committee
Burlington School Committee unanimously approves eight capital and program motions on March 24. Chair Melissa Massardo oversaw approval of a $35,000 CTE Part B DESE Grant, $59,818.48 for a wireless microphone system, and out-of-state travel for the After School Program and 20 DECA students
BURLINGTON -- March 24, 2026, Burlington School Committee adopts Common Lit 360 as its new grades six through eight English curriculum after a two-year review. The committee voted unanimously to approve the program, selected
School Committee approves $2.56 million in capital warrant articles. With three members present, the committee unanimously approved nine facilities and equipment projects, including $685,960 for BHS boiler room repairs and $605,000 for Marshall Simonds Plumbing cooling tower work, as Finance
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
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'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.
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.
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
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