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Burlington school committee advances FY27 budget, OKs curriculum and multiple capital warrants
Summary
The Burlington School Committee reviewed the superintendent's FY27 budget and unanimously approved several warrant articles including a $280,840 curriculum request and capital projects for Marshall Simons and Burlington High School.
The Burlington Public Schools School Committee on March 24 advanced key budget and capital items for the 2026 fiscal year, voting unanimously to forward several warrant articles including a proposed system‑wide curriculum adoption and multiple facility repairs and upgrades.
The committee voted to recommend a middle‑school literacy curriculum to appear on the town warrant, with the higher‑cost option cited at $280,840. Committee member S2 moved the motion, it was seconded by S4, and the motion passed by voice vote with a 3–0–0 tally.
Finance director Nicole (S14) told the committee the superintendent's FY27 budget currently reflects a 4.71 percent operating increase; town guidance was 4.25 percent, meaning the district must identify about…
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