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At Thursday’s meeting, the BOE voted 5-1 to approve a 2% raise for Schools Chief Jones. Acting chair Hirsh discussed next steps in filling the vacancy on the board. Dr. Jones said there were strong community concerns about traffic given the upcoming 18-month North St Bridge replacement project. Continue Reading →
The motion to renew passed: 5 yes (Mercanti-Anthony, Hirsh, Kostin, Stowe, Koven); 2 no (Kowalski and Vizzo Walsh); 1 abstain (Kittle) Continue Reading →
During field day, as the 300+ students and their families gathered on the field looked on, puzzled, Principal Daniel Russo replaced an “incorrect” banner with a new one to reflect that third grade teacher Ana Maria Fals was the district’s selection for Connecticut State Dept of Education’s 2025 Connecticut Teacher of the Year Program! Continue Reading →
“Has any work been done to see the true cost of repairs, bringing the building up to code and ADA compliant? It is a gem of a space. There’s so many ways we can use that space to share with members of the community.” – Karen Hirsh Continue Reading →
“The building remains in a shelter in place until the GPD completes their tasks. No one is allowed in or out of the building.” – Schools Superintendent Dr. Toni Jones and DC of Greenwich Police Mark Zuccerella Continue Reading →
This was the kick-off to a season of meetings. Continue Reading →
Jim Himes visited Olivia Traina’s social studies class at Western Middle School where students are enjoying a unit on civics and looking forward too their 8th grade trip to Washington, DC in May. Continue Reading →
For the first time in what might become a tradition, the amazing PE teachers at Cos Cob School created an elf-themed 18-hole mini golf course in the gymnasium. On Thursday Greenwich Schools Superintendent stopped by to witness the transformation of the gym and play a round herself. Continue Reading →
Following the recent news of a antisemitic incidents in Greenwich Schools over 500 people calling themselves “Greenwich Voices Against Antisemitism” signed a letter to her on Monday urging her to do more. By Wednesday there were over 900 signatures. Continue Reading →
Dr. Toni Jones said on Tuesday she had met with GHS principal Ralph Mayo and Dean of Student Life Thomas Pereira, in addition to Greenwich Police, including school resource officers, and top district leadership team, and that the conversation would be ongoing. Continue Reading →