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“ONE job at Havemeyer (or $162,464 from professional development or from unnecessary consultants) would save ALL of the Learning Facilitator jobs from middle through high school. PLEASE reopen this discussion with some actual information about what we do and the detrimental effects it will have without learning facilitators in the middle and high schools.” – Franny Bittman, English and AVID teacher, English Program Assistant, and 2025 Distinguished Teacher Continue Reading →
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 →
“What the BET is deliberating on, or whether they are deliberating at all, is unknown. What is clear is that any substantial reduction will require the BOE to revisit the budget and cut programs and/or staff.” – Karen Hirsh Continue Reading →
The consultant said that overall, the conditions were potential liability issues, and keeping the pool open potentially endangered users and violated safety regulations. His recommendation was to close the pool until the required safety and compliance upgrades are completed. Continue Reading →
On Monday a complaint landed in superior court in Stamford with First Selectman Fred Camillo and the Town of Greenwich listed as plaintiffs and the Board of Education and its four Democratic members – Karen Hirsh, Laura Kostin, Sophie Koven and Kathleen Stowe – listed individually as defendants. Republican Jen Behette is described in the complaint as “purported BOE member (via an unlawful appointment),” and is also named as a defendant. Continue Reading →
Newly elected BOE officers are: Karen Hirsh as Board Chair, Jen Behette as Vice Chair and Laura Kostin as Secretary. Continue Reading →
“Mr. Cappiali was sworn-in by the Town Clerk and is ready to serve.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
“The rationale for ratifying this vote is there has been some confusion from the public in the past days. We followed all board procedure and this is the policy of the board. And this is also the legal obligation of the board that this is how we fill the vacancy.” – Sophie Koven Continue Reading →
The public school community is speculating who might fill her shoes and who gets to pick? Also, who will be the next chair and when will that vote take place? Continue Reading →
Republican candidate Wendy Vizzo Walsh declined to participate. Her statement was shared by the LWV who received it on Tuesday. Continue Reading →