Free Books Now Available at Food Pick-up Sites Extra, extra, read all about it! Burlington School District and Fletcher Free Library have teamed up to offer free books to children during the coronavirus pandemic. Books can be… Read more »
BSD Welcomes New Board Members
New and Returning Members Sworn in During Virtual Board Meeting On Tuesday, April 7, two new members joined the Burlington School District (BSD) Board of School Commissioners. Aden Haji, Ward 8, and Polly Vanderputten, Ward 3, both… Read more »
Afterschool Programs featured in Education Week
On March 10, Education Week published “New Breed of After-School Programs Embrace English-Learners,” featuring BSD’s efforts alongside efforts being made in Chicago and Charlotte. The article ran in both the print and online editions. It discusses our… Read more »
BHS/BTC ReEnvisioning Update: April 10
Despite the pandemic crisis affecting all of us, and virtually everything around us, our Re-Envisioning team has been successful in completing the final stages of financial estimating and reconciliation of our schematic design. Over the past month… Read more »
Additional Food Benefits Due to Coronavirus
If you or someone in your family is losing pay due to the coronavirus epidemic, you should fill out a Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application today, and apply for 3Squares Benefits, even if you have already filled out… Read more »
Coronavirus Update 11 – Child care, Special Ed, Curriculum
Note: Please see all Superintendent updates and the most current information on our Coronavirus webpage. March 24, 2020 Greetings BSD Community, It has now been one week since we’ve been out of school and I have already heard… Read more »
BSD Board Announces Tom Flanagan as Next Superintendent
School Board Votes Unanimously to Appoint Flanagan to Position The Burlington Board of School Commissioners is pleased to announce Tom Flanagan will be the next Superintendent of the Burlington School District. On Thursday, March 12, the Board… Read more »
Coronavirus Update 10 – First Day of Closure
Note: Please see all Superintendent updates and the most current information on our Coronavirus webpage. March 18, 2020 Coronavirus Update 10 – First Day of Closure Greetings BSD Community, I want to provide a brief update regarding our work today… Read more »
Shutdown, Meals for Students, Curriculum, Childcare: Coronavirus Update 9
On Monday, March 16, Superintendent Obeng sent the following note to BSD staff, families, and stakeholders regarding current preparations as BSD plans to follow Governor Scott’s directive to close all schools starting Wednesday, March 18. Please see… Read more »
Coronavirus Update 6 and 7 – BSD Gatherings Postponed, Prep for School Closure
Beginning on March 12, Superintendent Obeng has directed the postponement of all community events. On March 13, he sent another letter stating that schools remain open but staff are preparing for school closures and parents should too.… Read more »