The Policy Governance Committee came back with an amended Title IX policy. Continue Reading →
Revised BOE Title IX Student Policy Passed without Mention of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation
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Cody Kittle
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Greenwich Board of Education Votes on End-of-Year School Calendar, GHS Graduation
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The issue was that there were five weather-related closures this year, plus two days in December 2021 when GHS was closed due to a spike in Covid cases. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Board of Education, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh, Karen Kowalski
BOE Republicans Reluctantly Vote Yes on State-Mandated Black/Latino Course at GHS
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“It doesn’t make sense for politicians in Hartford to mandate day-by-day curriculum plans. I know Ann (Carabillo), you’re going to say it was all designed by experts, but it’s still a political process.” – BOE member Cody Kittle Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, African-American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies, Ann Carabillo, Black & Latino Studies, Black Lives Matter, Christopher Columbus, Cody Kittle, Critical Race Theory
LETTER: In Defense of Science
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“BOE member, Cody Kittle, chose to focus on the issue of whether masks decrease COVID-19 transmission. His op-ed declares that the mask mandate policy is a ‘failed and anti-scientific system.’ His claim lacks merit.” – Jen Barro, Retired physician and current GPS parent Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, Jen Barro, mask policy
Greenwich BOE Votes Unanimously to Rescind Face Mask Policy in Schools, Effective March 1, 2022
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“We feel like we have a lot of positive indicators to move in this direction. It’s a great step forward, and we’re very hopeful for the rest of the year.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh
KITTLE: How I’m Voting on Masks
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“Here is what I say back to every person that writes — the mandates must end.” – Cody Kittle, Republican BOE member Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Cody Kittle, COVID-19, Greenwich Board of Education, mask mandate, pandemic
LETTER: Greenwich Board of Education Fails to Follow the Law with Title IX Policy
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“This vote sends a message that the Republican BOE members are willing to flout federal and state law in deference to their personal bias and feelings, that they believe codifying protections for students is not that important, and that singling out transgender students for discrimination might be acceptable to them despite clear federal and state protections.” – Jennifer Barro Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Boad of Education, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Joe Kelly, Karen Kowalski, Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, sexual harassment
BOE Public Comment Focuses on “Free Speech,” Students Eating Outdoors in the Cold
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During Thursday’s public hearing portion of the meeting, there were comments on policy 9325, as well as the practice of teachers bringing students outdoors for lunch in winter. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Carl Higbie, Cody Kittle, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Jackie Homan, James Waters, Karen Kowalski
Observers Clash with Ballot Counters; Recount of Close Greenwich BOE Vote Still a Cliffhanger
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The Democratic Registrar of Voters read aloud a paragraph from the Recanvass Procedure Manual to “observers” during the recount about intimidating the moderator “who shall make the final decision regarding the intent of the voter.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, Dan Quigley, Fred DeCaro, Greenwich Police Dept, Jackie Homan, Kara Philbin
Clean Sweep for Republicans in Greenwich Municipal Elections
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In the race for Board of Education Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony won a seat, but the race was too close to call between Megan Galletta and Cody Kittle. Stay tuned. Continue Reading →