The Burlington School District RE-6J Board of Education held its regular meeting on April 28, 2025, with a full agenda highlighting long-term planning, infrastructure, and staff support measures.

The prison wasn’t just cells and security. It was its own little city—with its own rules, rhythms, and surprises. “There were so many misconceptions,” Marilyn said. “People think they know what goes on in a prison, but 99% of the time, we’re wrong. I was wrong.” The Burlington facility was a medium-security private prison originally operated by Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), which later changed names—ultimately becoming CoreCivic before the company hit financ

The Burlington School District RE-6J Board of Education met for a special meeting on Monday, April 15, to address key budgetary items ahead of the 2025–2026 academic year, including salary adjustments for staff and extracurricular positions.

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