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A Board of Education vote on the Operating Budget is expected at the December 17 meeting. The Capital Budget is voted on separately. It is usually approved in October, but it has been delayed. A date to approve it has not been posted yet. Continue Reading →
WMS 7th grader Henry Tajeda said having 40 school buses beeping as they move in and out of campus impacts student learning and will cause students to lose focus during upcoming standardized testing. Continue Reading →
The opposing perspectives seemed to boil down to whether enrollment might be declining in response to cuts or cuts being the response to declining enrollment. In one teacher’s words, “Death by a thousand cuts” or in the words of the Superintendent, “The budget for what the district needs.” Continue Reading →
The guests of honor, Jen Behette, Cody Kittle, Laura Kostin, and Kathleen Stowe, were presented gifts that included an engraved teacher brass hand bell from Greenwich Public Schools, a bouquet of flowers from Dr. Jones, and certificates of appreciation and mementos from PTAC’s Lisa Sylvester and John Fisher. Continue Reading →
Two heavy agendas included changing 5-house structure at GHS to one based on grades: 9, 10, 11 and 12; moving to a 7-block fixed schedule, consolidating freshmen English/Social Studies and not weighting the grades, school bus parking, and Cardinal Stadium lighting. The much anticipated enrollment report was presented. Also the head of IT gave an update on the cellular improvement project at GHS. Continue Reading →
“The First Selectman spent $1.5 million of the Town’s taxpayer money on the lawyers’ fees and settlement funds on something that should have been a private squabble, not involving the Town or its tax dollars.” – Jeff Ramer Continue Reading →
“What makes Veronica and Bob especially compelling is their ability to connect with people across backgrounds and perspectives. They understand that effective education policy isn’t about partisan quibbling; it’s about serving the best interests of students, teachers and our town’s future. Their professionalism, diplomacy, and decorum set the tone for constructive conversations—conversations that focus on solutions rather than disagreements. They are both officially endorsed by the party.” – Allison Hope Continue Reading →
Debate questions touched on GHS start time, BET budget cuts/reductions, Town vs BOE lawsuit, teacher morale, redistricting, divisive political climate, and Cardinal Stadium lights. Continue Reading →
The 2025 PTA Council Award for Excellence in Voluntarism went to Tom Casazzone.
Lisa Sylvester was awarded 2025 PTA Lifetime Award for Excellence in Voluntarism. Continue Reading →
The RFP committee said “Eagle/Peebles” had the highest potential to meet the objectives, including a boutique hotel and an optional building for BOE staff on the southern portion of the property. According to chair Andy Duus, an information session is tentatively being scheduled for Monday, June 9. Continue Reading →