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The Burlington School Committee voted 4-0-0 to require a full committee vote before any library book can be removed from a school library, amending policy IJL to match new Massachusetts regulations.
The Burlington School Committee said it will hold off on bringing major building renovation or repair items to the town meeting warrant for now.
Burlington's School Committee voted 3-1 to force a public playground vendor review at Fox Hill Elementary. Member Catherine told colleagues a proposed climbing structure lacks third-party IPEMA safety certification and has a 12-foot fall height, versus a 7-foot-4-inch alternative from Childscapes.
The Fox Hill School Building Committee approved nearly $6 million in construction invoices and reopened a bitter fight over the elementary school's playground vendor.
Burlington School Committee launched a new free early college program and honored two students for shaping national AI policy.
The Burlington School Committee approved a non-discrimination policy update adding immigration and citizenship status as protected categories while debating new Protect Act procedures.
The Burlington High School Building Committee approved July minutes 9-0 with four abstentions and prepped for a September 24 MSBA site visit. Chair Katherine Bond pressed officials on why the district's space analysis shows roughly 320 square feet per pupil, with Dr.
The Burlington School Committee voted 4-0 to adopt a revised restraint and seclusion policy required under new state special education rules.
The Fox Hill School Building Committee and School Committee voted 8-0 to approve more than $3.1 million in construction invoices and amendments for the new Fox Hill Elementary School.
Burlington's Fox Hill School Building Committee approved roughly $3.4 million in construction invoices and commitments. Chair Katherine Bond led eight roll-call votes, all passing 8-0 except the July 21 minutes, which cleared 5-0 with three abstentions, including David Rosenblatt's.
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