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 →
Karen Kowalski
Recent Posts
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 →
Filed under: Schools, Amy Muth, Board of Education, Central Middle School, Christina Downey, Clare Kilgallen, Cody Kittle, David Lancaster
BOE Dems Press for Conditions for Approval of Use of Hamilton Ave School for St Roch Church Feast: Not in Perpetuity, No Alcohol on School Property, Leave Field in Pre-Feast Condition
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Karen Kowalski’s motion to approve use of the school facilities for the feast omitted conditions in a draft partnership agreement. Karen Hirsh asked why? Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, beer garden, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Hamilton Avenue School, Joe Kelly, Karen Kowalski, Kathleen Stowe
Building Committee “Moving with Purpose” on Renovation Plans for Iconic Old Greenwich School
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There is a BET public hearing set for Wednesday, March 29 at 7:00pm in the town hall meeting room, or via cable TV or YouTube. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, Board of Education, Central Middle School, Christina Downey, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Schools
Greenwich Board of Education Announces Its New Strategic Plan
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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 →
Filed under: Schools, Greenwich Board of Education, Greenwich High School, Karen Hirsh, Karen Kowalski, Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Strategic Plan, Strategic Plan Committee
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 →