Old Macy’s building in Burlington to become new in-person learning space for high school

Burlington High School students will report to the old Macy’s building located on Cherry Street in Burlington for in-person classes come their second semester this school year. The board had been considering two options, the old Macy’s building – or putting up module trailers on school grounds. But the trailers may have slowed the process of fixing the school. “We know that construction can happen in less time at BHS if we’re not on the grounds,” said Burlington Superintendent Tom Flanagan.Flanagan highlighted that the old Macy’s building would also be ready sooner, students would start there in February. The trailers would have taken until June to set up.The Macy’s option is also less expensive it’ll cost $10 million compared to $13 million for the trailers.According to Flanagan, the district is coordinating with the state to help fund it.Parents who called into the meeting pleaded with the board to choose the trailers instead.All six parents who called in to the meeting voiced concerns about the old Macy’s building. Including its lack of windows and no access to outdoors.As of right now, BHS students will learn in-person once a week at Edmunds Middle School.