The BOE voted 4-4 down party lines on a one-year contract extension, Republicans voting yes for one year and Democrats voting no, preferring a 2-year extension. The motion failed to pass. On a motion to extend the contract for two years, there was another tie vote down party lines. That motion also failed to pass. BOE chair Joe Kelly announced he would not be seeking another term in the November election and that was more reason for the superintendent’s contract extension to be one year, not two. Continue Reading →
Jackie Homan
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BOE Public Comment Focuses on “Free Speech,” Students Eating Outdoors in the Cold
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During Thursday’s public hearing portion of the meeting, there were comments on policy 9325, as well as the practice of teachers bringing students outdoors for lunch in winter. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Carl Higbie, Cody Kittle, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Jackie Homan, James Waters, Karen Kowalski
Greenwich RTC Caucuses Result in Major Power Shift
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About a third of incumbents, including longtime party stalwarts, were voted out. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Aaron Kennon, Adele Caroll, Allyson Cowin, Andrea Blume, Andrew Oliver, Beth MacGillivray, Bill Drake
Observers Clash with Ballot Counters; Recount of Close Greenwich BOE Vote Still a Cliffhanger
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The Democratic Registrar of Voters read aloud a paragraph from the Recanvass Procedure Manual to “observers” during the recount about intimidating the moderator “who shall make the final decision regarding the intent of the voter.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, Dan Quigley, Fred DeCaro, Greenwich Police Dept, Jackie Homan, Kara Philbin
Interview with Jackie Homan of Greenwich Patriots
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Jackie Homan is the only member of Greenwich Patriots who is not anonymous. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, COVID-19, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Patriots, Greenwich Schools, Jackie Homan, Kimberly Fiorello, masking
Parents Warn BOE Critical Race Theory is “A Dangerous Ideology” Taught in Greenwich Schools
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Many of the 46 parents who signed up to speak at the BOE meeting said critical race theory was being taught in Greenwich Schools and was racist, radical and dangerous. Continue Reading →