Superintendent Dr. Burrows to leave Milton Public Schools June 30; committee accepts resignation

Dr. Burrows, superintendent of Milton Public Schools, told the School Committee on March 5 that he will step down at the end of the school year. The committee voted unanimously to accept his resignation and the terms that include Dr. Burrows remaining through June 30 to support a transition.

In a prepared statement read aloud to the committee, Dr. Burrows said he had “worked hard to learn, listen, and take action on behalf of the students, staff, and community of Milton” and that he intended to work “closely with the school committee to support a strong transition for the next leader of Milton Public Schools.” The committee thanked him for his service and said it would begin planning to identify a new superintendent and keep the public informed about the process.

Why it matters: The leadership change occurs as the district faces a significant budget decision this spring — including an override question and a list of proposed reductions the committee said would take effect if additional revenue is not approved. Committee leaders said continuity through June 30 and the district’s finance leadership will be important during the transition.

What the committee said

A committee member summarized the district’s fiscal challenges and framed the resignation vote in that context, noting the district’s structural deficit and the near‑term override process. The committee said that Dr. Burrows had offered to remain through June 30 and that a unanimous vote in open session accepted the early termination of his contract at the end of this school year “at no additional cost to the district.”

Formal action

- Motion to accept the resignation of Dr. Burrows and the agreed terms: adopted by roll call. Roll‑call yes votes recorded in the public record: Amanda (yes), Bao (yes), Selena (yes), Mark (yes), Anna (yes) and the chair (yes).

Speakers (attributed in this article)

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Authorities referenced

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Provenance (transcript evidence)

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