Burlington School Committee hears proposed town charter plan ahead of January Town Meeting
Burlington School Committee receives draft town charter briefing as MSBA decision remains pending.
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Burlington School Committee Delays Health Standards Vote Until January 2027
Burlington School Committee unanimously delays adoption of updated health and sex-ed standards until January 2027.
Fox Hill Building Committee Approves $164,000 in Invoices, Hears Sustainability Briefing
Burlington's Fox Hill School Building Committee cleared more than $164,000 in invoices and heard that the new elementary school is on track for LEED Gold certification and net-zero electricity potential.
Burlington School Committee Approves $7,920 Career Planning Grant, Teacher Stipends
BURLINGTON — May 12, 2026 — Burlington School Committee accepts $7,920 state grant and approves teacher stipends at May 12 meeting. The five-member board voted unanimously to accept the DESE FC 424 Grant supporting the state-mandated MyCAP — My Career and Academic Plan — initiative, which Assistant Superintendent Dr. Lisa Chen
Burlington School Committee Unanimously Adopts Common Lit 360 for Middle School English
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 over competitor EL Education after 97 percent of surveyed educators favored it, citing robust teacher support
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.
Burlington School Committee Approves Fee Hike, Spain Trip, and Health Policies at Remote Meeting
Burlington School Committee unanimously approved after-school fee increases, a Spain exchange trip, and two health policies at a remote January 27 meeting.
Burlington Building Committee Votes to Continue, Will Reapply to MSBA for High School
Burlington votes to keep its high school building committee alive after debt exclusion defeat.
Burlington Building Committee Votes to Continue, Will Reapply to MSBA for High School
Burlington votes to keep its high school building committee alive after debt exclusion defeat.
Burlington School Committee Approves Climate Survey 4-1, Updates Graduation Policy
Burlington School Committee approves school climate survey on 4-1 vote, updates graduation policy.