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Parents and committee clash over YRBS survey; Burlington debate centers on opt-in, committee approval and wellness-committee process
Summary
Public commenters denounced the district—s administration of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and an independent review by Jeffrey Sankey. The School Committee discussed switching to an opt-in policy, requiring full-committee approval before any nonacademic survey, and formed a policy subcommittee to draft revisions.
At Tuesday—s Burlington Public Schools School Committee meeting, public comment focused on the district—s use of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) and an independent administrative review by consultant Jeffrey Sankey.
Several parents and town members said the 2025 survey included inappropriate or invasive language and that the review showed insufficient review by the district—s wellness committee. Jenna Lloyd, a parent who identified herself during public comment, summarized the report—s findings and asked why more wellness-committee members had not reviewed the draft before the survey was approved for administration.
"After reading the YRBS administrative report and recommendations from Jeffrey Sankey, I have a few questions," Lloyd said. She said the report indicated…
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