The new Strategic Plan outlines 6 goals that talk about reading, math, GHS graduation rate, opportunities for families to partner in their children’s education, increase students’ sense of belonging in school and to improve staff’s positive sense of their work environment and self-sufficiency. Continue Reading →
Karen Kowalski
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After Two Tie Votes, Greenwich Board of Education Votes Unanimously on a New Chair
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Outgoing chair, Democrat Kathleen Stowe, who had previously nominated fellow Democrat Christina Downey for chair, instead nominated Republican Joe Kelly. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Central Middle School, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Board of Education, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh
Vote on Board of Education Chair Stymied by Tie Vote in Flashback to 2016
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In a 4-4 vote, BOE members Christina Downey and Joe Kelly tied for chair after Kathleen Stowe announced she would not seek another term. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Board of Selectmen, BOE chair, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh
Kowalski, Rabin, Von Braun: The Peter Sherr We Know
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“When you first meet Peter Sherr, you’re struck by his warm nature and confident handshake.” – Karen Kowalski, Lauren Rabin and Peter Von Braun – Current and Former Members of the Greenwich Board of Education Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Karen Kowalski, Lauren Rabin, Peter Sherr, Peter von Braun
Revised BOE Title IX Student Policy Passed without Mention of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation
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The Policy Governance Committee came back with an amended Title IX policy. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Aimee Mueth, Beth MacGillivray, Board of Education, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Concerned Greenwich Parents, Elizabeth DeHaven
Greenwich Board of Education Votes on End-of-Year School Calendar, GHS Graduation
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The issue was that there were five weather-related closures this year, plus two days in December 2021 when GHS was closed due to a spike in Covid cases. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Board of Education, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh, Karen Kowalski
BOE Republicans Reluctantly Vote Yes on State-Mandated Black/Latino Course at GHS
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“It doesn’t make sense for politicians in Hartford to mandate day-by-day curriculum plans. I know Ann (Carabillo), you’re going to say it was all designed by experts, but it’s still a political process.” – BOE member Cody Kittle Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, African-American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies, Ann Carabillo, Black & Latino Studies, Black Lives Matter, Christopher Columbus, Cody Kittle, Critical Race Theory
Greenwich BOE Votes Unanimously to Rescind Face Mask Policy in Schools, Effective March 1, 2022
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“We feel like we have a lot of positive indicators to move in this direction. It’s a great step forward, and we’re very hopeful for the rest of the year.” – Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools Superintendent Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Joe Kelly, Karen Hirsh
Republican BOE Members Object to New GHS Black & Latino Studies Elective Course
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“We’ve heard administrators over and over say we are not teaching Critical Race Theory. Well, that is exactly what this class teaches.” – BOE vice chair Karen Kowalski Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, African American/Black and Puerto Rican/Latino Studies, Ann Carabillo, Greenwich High School, Karen Kowalski, Lucy Arecco, social studies
LETTER: Greenwich Board of Education Fails to Follow the Law with Title IX Policy
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“This vote sends a message that the Republican BOE members are willing to flout federal and state law in deference to their personal bias and feelings, that they believe codifying protections for students is not that important, and that singling out transgender students for discrimination might be acceptable to them despite clear federal and state protections.” – Jennifer Barro Continue Reading →