My Mission
Burlington is an incredible community, and our schools should reflect the same level of excellence and care that families bring to this town every day. I’m running for School Committee to help strengthen trust with parents, bring clear leadership to important decisions, and keep our schools focused on academic success while preparing students for the real world.
Why I’m Running
My interest in running for School Committee grew as I began talking with parents in the community who shared concerns about communication and clarity around certain decisions in the district. Those conversations reminded me how important it is for families to feel heard and well informed, and I believe that’s an area where we can strengthen trust moving forward.
I’m running for Burlington School Committee to strengthen our schools, restore trust with families, and keep students at the center of every decision.
My Priorities
Transparency &
Accountability
Trust and transparency with families must be a priority. When about 70% of parents chose to opt out of the district’s recent Climate Survey, it signaled a clear breakdown in confidence that needs to be addressed. Rebuilding that trust starts with listening to parents and making sure they have clear access to what is being taught in the classroom.
Because the School Committee is responsible for approving curriculum, families should be able to easily understand the content their children are learning. The curriculum should remain focused on core academic skills, be age-appropriate, and presented in a fair and balanced way.
Academic Excellence
Burlington invests heavily in its schools, ranking in the top 7% in the state for teacher pay, but our academic rankings are around the top 18.6% in math, 42% in ELA, and 64% in science.
Those numbers suggest our level of spending is not fully translating into the academic outcomes our students deserve.
Academic excellence must remain the core mission of our schools, and we should continually evaluate our approach to ensure student performance and scores improve.
Fiscal Responsibility
Burlington High School Project is at the top of many people's concerns.
The town clearly spoke last fall when record numbers came out to the debt exclusion vote. The majority vote "no" was not against our students, and it was not against investing in education. It was a call for better planning, clearer answers, and responsible leadership before asking taxpayers to commit to a $350 million project.
We need thorough research, transparent communication, realistic cost projections, and a willingness to explore all viable options before bringing a final proposal to voters.
Latest Campaign Updates
Stay informed about our vision for Burlington schools, upcoming events, and our commitment to transparency in education governance.
Our Vision For Educational Transparency
Defining a new standard for accountability and communication between the school committee and Burlington parents.
Town Hall Highlights: Parent Perspectives
Key takeaways from our recent community forum on budget priorities and student wellness initiatives for the 2026 school year.
Empowering The Next Generation
How transparency in curriculum development and resource allocation directly impacts student outcomes and teacher support.
Upcoming Campaign Events
Join Reeves and the campaign team at our upcoming community forums, town halls, and parent-teacher meet-and-greets across Burlington.
Get In Touch
Have questions about my vision for Burlington schools? Reach out and let's start a conversation about transparency and accountability.
Campaign Office
123 Cambridge Street
Burlington, MA 01803
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Making a Measurable Difference in Burlington Schools
Our commitment to transparency and accountability is backed by results that matter for every student and parent.
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— Sarah J., Local Burlington Parent
"Reeves understands that education is a partnership between the school district and the community. His focus on accountability is exactly what Burlington needs."