The price of the lease is $765,000. An additional lease for parking and the sidewalk area out front was added for an additional $1.00. Another $1.00 will result in access to a huge baseball, softball and softball field. Continue Reading →
Gaetane Francis
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BOE Forum Touches on Personalized Learning/Screen time, Achievement Gap, Superintendent Retention
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There are three Democratic candidates for two seats – Gaetane Francis (incumbent), Christina Downey and Karen Hirsh.
The other candidates – Republicans Joe Kelly and Karen Kowalski are assured spots on the board. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Education, Central Middle School, Christina Downey, Gaetane Francis, Karen Hirsh and Joe Kelly, Karen Kowalski
On Busing Question, Eagle Hill Students Are Happy For Now
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BOE member Meghan Olsson was the first to push back on the administration’s recommendation to deny busing to Greenwich students who attend Eagle Hill School. She said Eagle Hill parents just learned in June their children would be losing their bus service in September because more than 50% of them live outside Connecticut. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Carmel Academy, Dr. Toni Jones, Eagle Hill School, Gaetane Francis, Greenwich Public Schools, Kathleen Stowe
PHOTOS: GHS Class of 2019 Shines at Graduation
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Greenwich Interim Superintendent Mayo made a good call on keeping graduation of the class of 2019 outdoors. Not only did it not rain, but the sun came out. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Anna Meurer, Christopher McDonnell, class of 2019, Daniel McDermott, Ellie Dabney, Eva Moore, Gaetane Francis
Parents Continue to Demand Better Food, Elimination of Styrofoam Trays at Greenwich Schools Cafeterias
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At Thursday’s BOE meeting parents and students continued to press the board for improved quality food in Greenwich Schools cafeterias. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Brigaid, Dan Giusti, Eastern Middle School, Environmental Action Club, Estelle Rouffiac-Creteur
Ralph Mayo Reflects on Outpouring of Support after BOE Hires New Schools Chief from Outside of District
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“I applied for the job and wanted it. But, I had some time to come to terms with the decision. …I’m really touched that I have all this support.” – Ralph Mayo Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Dr. Toni Jones, Eastern Middle School, Facebook, Friday news dump, Gaetane Francis, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Schools
BOE to Superintendent: Slice “Opportunity Block” to Half Hour
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Without a full 45 minute opportunity block, it will not be possible to offer students a full credit course at the end of the school day. The BOE advised the administration to devise a structured 30 minutes for students who are not excused for sports or school sanctioned activity so that they don’t just leave school early. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neil, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Gaetane Francis, Greenwich High School, Jennifer Dayton, Kathleen Stowe
Sue Rogers: Re-Elect Bernstein for Integrity on the Board of Education
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“Replaying the Board’s history of harassing our Superintendents must stop once and for all.” – Sue Rogers, past PTA president and PTA Council President Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Barbara O'Neill, Dr. Jill Gildean, Gaetane Francis, Greenwich Public Schools, Jason Auerbach, Jennifer Dayton, Laura Erickson
PHOTOS: Greenwich Public Schools Convocation is a Warm Welcome Back
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There were lots of hugs and high-fives as teachers got together for convocation at Greenwich High School on Monday, Aug 28. There were several speakers, including Dr. Jill Gildea, Thomas Murray, Bridget Suvansri, Greg Goldstein and GEA president Carol Sutton. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Abby Ostruzka, Angela Schmidt, Barbara O'Neill, Bridget Suvansri, Debbie Appelbaum, Dr. Jill Gildea, Gaetane Francis
Board of Ed to Vote on Chair Wednesday Night. Will There be Another Upset?
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The Board of Education will elect its officers on Wednesday. Continue Reading →