On Thursday Dan Ozizmir and Pete Mynarski explained the “Rainy Day” fund. Continue Reading →
Supporters of Greenwich Public Schools Rally at Town Hall, Max Out Meeting Room Capacity at Final BET Budget Hearing
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Laura Kostin
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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
Central Middle School Building Committee to Discuss Possible Censure of BET Rep
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Tuesday morning’s Central Middle School building committee started with disagreement over item 8 on the agenda, “Discussion and possible vote on the censure of the BET’s rep to the building committee.” Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, BET, BOE, censure, Central Middle School, Clare Kilgallen, CMS building 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
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
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
New Board of Ed Members Sworn in; New Chair, Vice Chair Elected
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BOE members turned in their paper ballots during votes for chair, vice chair and secretary. Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, Schools, Cody Kittle, Kathleen Stowe, Laura Kostin, Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony
LETTER: Time to Bring Back Rationality in Politics; Vote Mercanti-Anthony and Kittle for BOE
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“What we do not need on the Board of Education is
more controversial personalities who will unnecessarily inject fringe ideologies into every issue that comes before the board.” – Greg Piccininno Continue Reading →
Filed under: Board of Education, Cody Kittle, Greg Piccininno, Kathleen Stowe, Laura Kostin, Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony
Fiery Board of Ed Debate Touches on Masks, Curriculum, Capital, Achievement Gap, Social-Emotional Learning
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In the speed round of questions, candidates were asked if they agreed with the views of the group who call themselves Greenwich Patriots. Continue Reading →