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Despite Controversy, Burlington Principal Plans to Vet Student Newspaper Stories

by Sasha Goldstein Posted on September 14, 2018 at 6:59PM

The students were scheduled to meet with Green on Friday to discuss his decision to pull down the Register story about guidance director Mario Macias, who faces state allegations of unprofessional conduct. But the newspaper editors — Julia Shannon-Grillo, Halle Newman, Nataleigh Noble and Jenna Peterson — asked to postpone the meeting after receiving Green’s directive.

Burlington School District Places Embattled Counselor on Leave

by Sasha Goldstein Posted on September 14, 2018 at 5:38PM

"This leave will ensure that all parties involved will have the opportunity to engage in this process without disruptions while maintaining the climate and positive learning and working environment at Burlington High School," Obeng said in the statement. It's unclear if Macias will be paid while off the job.

Then-candidate Phil Scott (left) with Don DuBois

Walters: Ethics Panel to Draft Tougher Opinion on Sale of Scott's Business

by John Walters Posted on September 14, 2018 at 1:27PM

As first reported on VTDigger.org, Leven's draft essentially dodged the question. He asserted that the commission could not issue an advisory opinion about a specific situation because it has no authority to investigate the facts of the situation.

The Register newspaper co-editor Julia Shannon-Grillo at Thursday's school board meeting

Residents Rebuke Burlington School Officials Over Guidance Department Controversies

by Molly Walsh Posted on September 14, 2018 at 12:08AM

After the public comments barrage, the school board responded. "I just want everyone to know that we are listening," said board member Kathy Olwell.

Burlington Principal Reverses Course, Allows Students to Publish Story

by Sasha Goldstein Posted on September 13, 2018 at 1:48PM

"Since that moment, we have asked ourselves many times, what would have happened if we had not taken it down?" she read. "After three days of consulting with lawyers who specialize in student press law and First Amendment rights, we understand that this order from Mr. Green is a violation of our rights.

Farrell Suspends Campaign Manager Over Ingram DUI Video

by Taylor Dobbs Posted on September 13, 2018 at 11:50AM

did the ad on his own, the whole nine yards. I could have chosen my words better.

Censorship of Burlington School Newspaper May Have Violated Law

by Sasha Goldstein Posted on September 12, 2018 at 6:58PM

In this instance, Fialko Casey said, she left it up to the students to decide whether to comply with Green’s order or not. While she knew about protections provided by the law, she didn’t know what repercussions she or the students would face if they refused to listen to the principal.

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