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Parent tells Burlington school committee safety incidents were not shared with families
Burlington School Committee · August 21, 2025
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Summary
A public commenter described multiple safety incidents and alleged the district failed to notify families; committee members acknowledged concerns and pointed to ongoing policy reviews to improve transparency.
At the start of public comment, William Manka told the school committee the district has a "dangerous pattern of miscommunication and complete lack of accountability," alleging that families were not notified after serious incidents and that repeated failures have "put children at risk." Manka cited a February 2022 incident in which students were…
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