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Open letter to BOE, BET and RTM:  A Blueprint to Save School Start Times.

“I believe a solution exists: a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among the BOE, BET, and RTM. While not legally binding, MOUs are common tools for bridging gaps between commitment and legal execution. They offer good-faith, public assurance that all parties intend to act in a specific, coordinated way. They are reliable because the signatories make clear, unambiguous public representations – and any breach is highly visible and reputationally costly. In my experience, while not legally binding, MOUs have proven to be binding in every other respect in providing virtual certainty.” – Jim Healy Continue Reading →

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

“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 →

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

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 →

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Greenwich Public Schools Announces Six Distinguished Teachers Award Recipients for 2025 

The entire GPS community is welcome to celebrate our amazing teachers at the Distinguished Teachers Award ceremony, set for 4:30pm on Thursday, May 8 at Central Middle School. Continue Reading →

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Big Support at RTM for SOMR Requesting BET Reopen Vote on 2026 Schools Budget after Passing a $4.1 Million Cut

The SOMR refers to the severe disappointment with the BETs vote to reduce the school budget by over $4 million and requests that BET re-open the operating budget vote for fiscal year 2026, to better meet the financial needs of Greenwich Public Schools. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich Schools Challenged to Accommodate $4.1 Million Budget Shortfall: Restore Previous GHS Bell Times?

BOE budget committee chair Cody Kittle talked about “theatrics.” Dr. Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony talked about “silver linings” efficiencies. Kathleen Stowe said students worried about “death by 1,000 cuts.” Laura Kostin characterized the situation as DEFCON 1. Continue Reading →

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