Dr. Toni Jones

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YMCA of Greenwich Helps 125 Children Start the School Year with Confidence

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“This program is about so much more than new shoes or a backpack. It is about giving kids the confidence to walk into the first day of school feeling seen, supported, and excited to learn. As a volunteer myself, I have seen firsthand the smiles, the pride, and the connections these kids make with caring adults in our community. That is what makes this program so special: it reminds every child that they are not alone, and that their community is rooting for them to succeed.” – Matthew Skaarup, CEO of the YMCA of Greenwich Continue Reading →

Filed under: Giving, Schools, DATTCO, Demetria Nelson, Dr. Toni Jones, Kohl’s, Matthew Skaarup, Neighbor to Neighbor

GHS Class of ’25: “Be bold, take detours, take risks and always have room for Van Leeuwen Ice Cream”

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“We’re not trained MBAs and we didn’t have any experience running a business. Success doesn’t often come from brilliance or genius, but it comes from showing up, making the decision and weathering the storms.” – Ben Van Leeuwen Continue Reading →

Filed under: Schools, Ben Van Leeuwen, Dr. Toni Jones, GHS Class of 2025, Greenwich High School, Ralph Mayo, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

At “Raising Voices” Youth Political Fair, Students Propose Solutions to Local Problems

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One presentation addressed the long-overdue state of Greenwich High School’s bathrooms, which haven’t been updated since 1998. One addressed methods for eliminating spotted lanternflies, and one tackled the issue of school lunch reform, criticizing the focus on cost efficiency over nutrition. Students also addressed the issue of textile waste. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Schools, Aitana Rodriguez, Allison Park, Chelsy Sitchon, Claire Sairo, Demetria Nelson, Devyn Lyons, Dr. Toni Jones

“Eagle/Peebles” Proposes 70-Room Boutique “Havemeyer Hotel,” Restaurant & Event Space, Plus Optional Office/Garage Building

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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 →

Filed under: Government, Real Estate, Schools, Andy Duus, Board of Education, Dr. Toni Jones, Eagle/Peebles, Fred Camillo

BOE Approves $2 Million Cuts to FY 26 Schools Budget, Including Job Reductions

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The board did not vote on cuts to Transportation (bus routes) that would change school Start Time or changing the GHS House structure to eliminate 5 full time employees, citing the fact that 2 BOE members – Cody Kittle and Wendy Vizzo Walsh – were absent. They did vote to reject pay-to-play sports at GHS. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Schools, Cody Kittle, Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Board of Education, Greenwich High School, Jen Behette, Karen Hirsh

BOE Struggles to Shave $4.1 Million from the Greenwich Schools Budget

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“The impact of these cuts is not abstract. Reductions of this scale threaten the educational opportunities we offer our students and are going to jeopardize the longstanding reputation of Greenwich Public Schools.” – BOE chair Karen Hirsh
“I don’t think we have fully done our job. What I observe are mostly political theatrics here.” – Cody Kittle Continue Reading →

Filed under: Schools, Cody Kittle, Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Public Schools, Jen Behette, Karen Hirsh, Kathleen Stowe

How To Save $4+ Million from School Budget? Restore GHS 7:30am Start Time? $220 Pay-to-Play for a GHS Sport?

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The board discussed a pay-to-play scheme for athletes. Cody Kittle said charging a $220 fee per athlete, per sport, based on 2,072 athletes, yielded a savings of $455,600 – or 20% of the GHS Athletics budget. Continue Reading →

Filed under: Schools, Cody Kittle, Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Public Schools, Karen Hirsh, Kathleen Stowe, Laura Kostin