“It’s going to take some time. It calls for a full scale reorganization. But it’s necessary, and we’ve known it’s necessary for a while.” – Peter Bernstein, BOE chair Continue Reading →
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Greenwich Schools Chief: Critical Race Theory is Not Part of the District Curriculum
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Critical race theory is not taught in Greenwich Public Schools. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Critical Race Theory, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Public Schools, Names Day
BOE Extends Schools Chief Contract 2 Years Despite Reluctance of Two Members
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After some angry voices during the public hearing, Dr. Toni Jones was given glowing reviews from six board members. Two board members said they’d prefer a one year contract extension instead of two, in order not to “tie the hands” of new members of the board in the fall. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Board of Education, Central Middle School, Christina Downey, Covid, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich High School
BET Schedules Special Meetings to Consider Interim Request for NMS from BOE
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The BET is holding a special meeting to review and vote on an interim funding request by the BOE as a result of their RFP for the construction of repairs at the North Mianus School. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, North Mianus School
BET CHAIR: There is a Process for Approving Capital Funds
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“It is not fiscally prudent to ask for bids after the total cost was appropriated – practically speaking, you wouldn’t tell a contractor what you will be willing to pay before he had a chance to offer an estimate as to what they felt it would cost to do the repairs.” – Michael Mason, Chair, Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Aquarion reservoir, BET, Board of Education, Board of Estimate and Taxation, Cos Cob School, Julian Curtiss School, Michael Mason
BOE Updates: End of Year Plans, NMS Timeline, Vaccines for Age 16+
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“We expect to see lots of changes between now and June. I am very optimistic that we can be outside and have gatherings that we couldn’t have at the end of last year.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Cardinal Stadium, COVID-19, GHS, Joe Kelly, North Mianus School
MORIARTY: I Support Julian Curtiss Renovation Project and BOE-approved Ed Specs
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“When the BET votes on April 1 to approve the FY22 budget, I will be supporting the inclusion of design funds for the Julian Curtiss School renovation project and the BOE-approved Educational Specifications.” – Leslie Moriarty, Democratic Caucus Chair, Board of Estimate and Taxation Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, BET, Board of Education, Julian Curtiss School, Leslie Moriarty
BOE Chair, Vice Chair: Greenwich Needs a Community Conversation About Capital Projects
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“et’s be clear at the outset – this isn’t a blame game. Rather, this is about everyone moving in the same direction for our nearly 9,000 students, taxpayers and community who should be proud of our district, especially during this pandemic.” – BOE Chair Peter Bernstein, Vice Chair Kathleen Stowe Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education, capital projects, Kathleen Stowe, Peter Bernstein
Silence from Republicans on BOE Member’s Vulgar Remark Caught on Zoom Hot Mic
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“You might want to turn your microphone off, Mr. Sherr, when you ramble on about people.” – BOE Chair Peter Bernstein Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Dan Quigley, Fred Camillo, hot mic, Laura Kostin, Peter Bernstein, Peter Sherr
Board of Ed to Hold Special Meeting on School Reopening
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The special meeting will cover the fall school reopening plan. Continue Reading →