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Burbank board approves review of employee health benefits after teachers’ union push

Burbank Unified School District Board of Education · December 19, 2025
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Summary

Following a request from the Burbank Teachers Association, the board authorized the Volition Group to review health-benefit options for the district and employees; trustees said the process is phased and staff expect an initial report before more work proceeds.

The Burbank Unified School District board unanimously approved a consultant contract with the Volition Group on Dec. 18 to assess health-benefit options for employees, a move urged earlier in the meeting by Burbank Teachers Association president Sarah Schwartz.

Schwartz told the board educators have sought relief from rising health-care costs and urged the district to "shop…

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