Hi all — As I’m sure you’re all aware, the meeting last week of the School Board’s Infrastructure and Technology Committee was well-attended, with more than 60 people present to show their support for improved accessibility at the Edmunds school complex. Given the intense interest in this issue (and its relevance to the City as…
Hi Neighbors — Last night, the Infrastructure and Technology Committee of the School Board held a meeting at the Ira Allen Building. It was an unusually well-attended meeting: about 50 people turned out in support of improving accessibility at the Edmunds complex. During an hour-long public comment session, many people spoke eloquently about the challenges…
Hi neighbors — The following notice about a parent information session on the recent phenomenon of ‘sexting’ went home with middle and high school students this week, and I thought I’d share it on Front Porch Forum. The meeting is scheduled for April 29, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at Burlington High School, and is open…
Dear Friends and Neighbors –You rock!! What an amazing evening! We would like to thank the voters of Ward 5 for their strong support of the Burlington Schools. In the current economy, and in the face of strong opposition from the Governor and the Free Press, we are thrilled that all three District ballot items…
Dear Friends and Neighbors — With Town Meeting Day less than 48 hours away, I am writing to remind everyone that the Burlington School District has three items on this year’s ballot: * the annual school budget [Item #1] * a school safety and critical needs bond [Item #2] * a proposed increase in the…
Hi neighbors — I wrote up a response to the Free Press editorial this morning regarding the District’s school budget presentations. I have submitted it as an “It’s My Turn,” but I wanted to pass it on to the neighborhood in case the paper decides not to publish it. Please let me know if you…
Hi neighbors — The Burlington School District Annual Report is now available. In an effort to reduce costs (by several thousand dollars), the District is using the Web as its primary means of distribution. A PDF copy of the Annual Report is available on the District’s website, http://www.bsdvt.org. If you would like a hard copy,…
Burlington Schools — Past, Present, and Future… Hi neighbors – On Town Meeting Day, the Burlington School District will have three items on the ballot. Taken together, they address the District’s past, present, and its future. One item, approved unanimously for the ballot by the City Council last night, is for authority to issue $9.7…
Hi neighbors — As most of you are no doubt aware, the Burlington School Board met on Tuesday night to finalize its proposed budget for the 2009-2010 school year. By a unanimous vote (with one abstention), the Board is recommending a budget in the amount of $49,903,088. As Board Finance Chair, I strongly take issue…
Hi neighbors — Just a quick (and much shorter!) post to let you know that the District has posted on its website the PowerPoint presentation that Supt. Collins gave last night at the budget hearing at the high school. If you were not able to attend, you can view the presentation here: http://bsdweb.bsdvt.org/Board/budget0910/BudgetFY10v3.pdf Please let…
