“Here’s wishing our BOE the best in their effort to identify and recruit a strong and talented superintendent.” – Mike Warner Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Schools Superintendent Reflects on Short Tenure
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“I’ve really loved living here. I have enormous respect for the Greenwich faculty and staff, and the entire community. I wish all of you nothing but the best as you embark on this most incredible, optimistic and hopeful future. Greenwich has a tremendous public school system. I will look on this time as the highlight of my career.” – Dr. Jill Gildea Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich Schools, Peter Tesei
Letter: If Headmaster Believes Science on Start Time, He Should Not Recommend 8:15am Start
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“If Mr. Winters doesn’t want to call the science into question, he shouldn’t recommend an 8:15am start time. What’s clear is that he is bowing to pressure from a minority of parents who are putting the interest of athletes ahead of the general student population.” – Jonathan Perloe Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Jonathan Perloe, School Start Time
Tesei Shares Ideas with RMA to Make Downtown Greenwich More of a Destination
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First Selectman Peter Tesei’s visions for Greenwich include upgrading public infrastructure and public-private partnerships to make Greenwich Plaza gateway, open up the waterfront and upgrade Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Board of Education, Erin Stewart, Greenwich Harbor, Havemeyer building, Havemeyer field, Lieutenant Governor
Gildea: No discussions about returning to the old school start time. We’re seeking a logistics solution.
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After parents and students urged the Superintendent and BOE not to roll back start times, Greenwich Schools Superintendent said the start/end time steering committee is focusing on logistics, not on a roll back of start times. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Alissa Landberg, Board of Education, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich High School, Greg Goldstein, Jennifer Dayton
Indivisible Greenwich Statement on Greenwich Schools Response To Nationwide Walkout
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“This is what censorship looks like up close and personal. Indivisible Greenwich calls on its members and the public to speak out against what transpired and resist any further attempts to silence our children or impede the media.” – Indivisible Greenwich Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Board of Education, democracy, First Amendment, freedom of speech, gun safety, Havemeyer, Indivisible Greenwich
Turf Wars: Options for Improving School Fields is a Townwide Discussion
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After some confusion over the meaning of “engineered grass field” it was clarified that the field is to be engineered to drain properly, and not being planted with “engineered grass.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Education, Central Middle School, Eastern Middle School, engineered grass field, First Selectman Peter Tesei, Greenwich Schools
Is Charter Change Dead? We’ll See on Thursday Morning at the Board of Selectmen Meeting
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On Thursday, Nov 30, the Board of Selectmen will meet to honor outgoing Selectman Drew Marzullo and to discuss the issue of charter change. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Education, Board of Selectmen, charter change, Drew Marzullo, Peter Bernstein, Peter Sherr
James Waters: Time to Put the Charter Change Zombies Away
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“The good news Tuesday night was that charter change opponents outnumbered proponents by a factor of at least 15:1.” – James Waters Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Board of Education, charter change, James Waters, Jason Auerbach, Peter Sherr
BOE to Hold Special Meeting on Options to Light Athletic Fields
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The BOE will take public comment on this topic at the meeting. Continue Reading →