Day to day operations of Burlington School District are overseen by Superintendent Tom Flanagan, who reports directly to the Board of School Commissioners.
The Superintendent meets twice a month with Cabinet members who provide input and decision making on District goals, initiatives, and actions. BSD’s strategic plan, goals, and shared values of equity, engagement, and deep learning drive all decisions.
Cabinet
Twice a month the superintendent and all principals, department directors, and other district leaders meet to review District initiatives and offerings. With equity at the focus of all of decision-making, the group seeks to work together to break down school/department silos and take a system-wide approach to thinking and action. The group is made up of:
Barry Gruessner, Grants Director
Bobby Riley, Director of Alternative Ed.
Bonnie Ryder, Central Office
Christy Gallese, Program Director, Expanded Learning
Doug Davis, Director of Food Service
James Kiefer, Principal of Edmunds Middle School
Jason Gingold, Director of Burlington Technical Center
Joe Resteghini, Principal of Champlain Elementary
Karyn Vogel, Information Technology
Kevin Robinson, Principal of the Integrated Arts Academy
Nikki Ellis, Principal of Flynn Elementary
Len Phelan, Principal of C.P. Smith Elementary
Laura Nugent, Director of Student Support Services
Marty Spaulding, Director of Property Services
Mattie Scheidt, Principal of Hunt Middle School
Miriam Ehtesham-Cating, Director of Programs for English Learners
Nathan Lavery, Director of Finance
Nina Oropeza, Principal, Sustainability Academy
Lauren McBride, Principal of Burlington High School
Bonnie Johnson-Aten, Principal of Edmunds Elementary
Quaron Pinckney, Director of Student Activities
Russ Elek, Communication Specialist
Sparks, Director of Equity
Stacie Curtis, Director of Early Education
Stephanie Phillips, Executive Director of Curriculum
Tom Flanagan, Superintendent
Victor Prussack, Community Engagement Coordinator
Denise Bailey, Director of HR
COVID Task Force
Denise Bailey, Director of HR
Doug Davis, Director of Food Services
Russ Elek, Communication Specialist
Tom Flanagan, Superintendent
Christy Gallese, Director of Expanded Learning Opportunities
Lauren McBride, Principal, Burlington High School
Bonnie Johnson-Aten, Principal, Edmunds Elementary School
Nathan Lavery, Executive Director of Finance and Facilities
Rebecca McCray, School Nurse, Edmunds Middle School, and COVID-19 Coordinator
Laura Nugent, Director of Student Services
Len Phelan, Principal, Smith Elementary School
Stephanie Phillips, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
Victor Prussack, Coordinator of the Office of Engagement
Sparks, Director of Equity
Marty Spaulding, Director of Property Services
Nikki Ellis, Principal, Flynn Elementary School
Miriam Ehtesham-Cating, Director of Programs for English Learners
Office of Equity
The District Office of Equity, formerly known as DEALT, provides leadership around issues of equity, including the full implementation of Restorative Practices, Anti-Racist Education and Culturally Responsive Curriculum. The Office of Equity team includes:
Autumn Bangoura, Equity Instructional Leader
Bianca Bellot, Edmunds Middle School Humanities Teacher
Josh Meyer, Restorative Practices and Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Coordinator
Sparks, Director
Restorative Practices
There are a number of different teams engaged in ensuring that RP is fully implemented throughout BSD. Visit the RP website to learn more!
Climate Team
Mission: BSD’s Climate Team meets monthly to discuss and implement strategies and tactics to improve District climate. Want to be involved? Send us an email today!
Members:
Maria Castine, Early Ed Paraeducator
Miriam Ehtesham-Cating, Administrator/Executive Council
Russ Elek, Central Office
Christy Gallese, Afterschool
Cheryl Niedzwiecki, BTC Teacher
Bobby Riley, Principal
Sparks, Central Office
Andrew Styles, Elementary Teacher
District Safety Team
The District Saftey Team meets each month to discuss issues of physical saftey in Burlington School District and how to be best prepared to react to or anticipate issues of safety and security.
Members of the team include all principals and representation from all BSD departments. If you’re interested in learning more or bringing an issue to the team to discuss or review, please contact: Sparks, BSD Director of Equity, via email or at extension 23208
