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 →
Filling the Greenwich BOE Leadership Void after Chair’s Resignation
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Karen Kowalski
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Camillo Eager to Move School Administration to Privately Owned Office Space Rental; Issue RFP for Repurposing Historic Havemeyer Building
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“Has any work been done to see the true cost of repairs, bringing the building up to code and ADA compliant? It is a gem of a space. There’s so many ways we can use that space to share with members of the community.” – Karen Hirsh Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, 1892, 290 Greenwich Ave, Andy Duus, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, Dr. Toni Jones
First Look at Greenwich FY25 Town & Schools Budgets: Special Ed, Pre-K, Zoning Enforcement, Mill Rate, Sidewalks to Tod’s Pt, Pickleball
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This was the kick-off to a season of meetings. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, David Weisbrod, Dr. Toni Jones, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Public Schools, Harry Fisher
FINN: Fred Camillo Can Make Karen Kowalski Next BOE Chair. Should He?
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“At a time when our schools literally need to be rebuilt, Ms. Kowalski tore down the reputation of our schools. ” – Jim Finn is a resident of Cos Cob and is an RTM District 8 member. His opinions are obviously his own. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education, Jim Finn, Karen Hirsh, Karen Kowalski
RANEY: Stop Playing The Public Schools Budget Cut Game!
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“…the Schools administration is arguing that the only way to meet the BET guidance is to cut services. As usual, they pick services that have a vocal advocacy group to raise a fuss in the hope that they will keep the proposed increase. They seem to do this every year.” – Brian Raney Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education, Brian Raney, Karen Hirsh, Karen Kowalski
Board of Education Debate is Civil: 3 of 4 Candidates Participate
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Republican candidate Wendy Vizzo Walsh declined to participate. Her statement was shared by the LWV who received it on Tuesday. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Greenwich Board of Education, Greenwich Public Schools, Karen Hirsh, Karen Kowalski, Sophie Koven
New Faces at BOE Meeting Plead: Waste No More Time on New CMS
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“I cannot believe I am standing here now and it’s even a controversy whether to fix up a building to make it safe for our kids. You are galvanizing moderates and people who never come to meetings like this. They’re coming out now.” – Jodi Applegate Kay Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara Schellenberg, Central Middle School, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Dr. Toni Jones, James Walsh, Jodi Applegate Kay
Non-Compliance with School Alcohol Policy at St Roch’s Feast Has Risk Manager Concerned
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“If the situation is not improved, then the Town may decide to not allow alcohol to be served at the event at all.” – Megan Damato, Director of Risk Management Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, 1316, Board of Education, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Public Schools, Hamilton Avenue School, Janet Stone McGuigan
United in Values, Greenwich Republicans Unanimously Endorse Full Slate for Fall Elections
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The RTC voted unanimously on a slate of candidates to compete in the municipal election on November 7. For Board of Education, 4 candidates were nominated for 2 openings. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Adele Caroll, Andrea Blume, Beth MacGillavray, Bill Drake, Central Middle School, Charles Edward Thivierge, Dan Ozizmir
Is Election Silly Season Creating a Stalemate on Superintendent Contract Renewal?
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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 →