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At Thursday’s meeting, the BOE voted 5-1 to approve a 2% raise for Schools Chief Jones. Acting chair Hirsh discussed next steps in filling the vacancy on the board. Dr. Jones said there were strong community concerns about traffic given the upcoming 18-month North St Bridge replacement project. Continue Reading →
“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 →
BOE members balked at being advised they couldn’t seek a second opinion. Meanwhile, the building committee did not want to “pause” to focus on just the MI approval process, but rather to proceed with both design documents as part of the “study and survey” process and the MI approval. Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
“We often take for granted that everyone knows how to swim and survive in the water. However, this is a false notion. The reality is not everyone has the resources to learn.” – Kathy Steiner Continue Reading →
Outgoing chair, Democrat Kathleen Stowe, who had previously nominated fellow Democrat Christina Downey for chair, instead nominated Republican Joe Kelly. Continue Reading →
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 →
“We are a volunteer Board that historically did not meet in the summer, but COVID planning changed that and we continue to work year-round.” – Kathleen Stowe, Chair of Greenwich Board of Education Continue Reading →
“As we come out the other side of this mess, I think you are going to realize that you have developed something commonly known as grit. Grit, according to the Oxford Dictionary is courage, resolve strength and character.” – Bill Owens Continue Reading →