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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 →
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 →
There are numerous critical improvements to be made to Old Greenwich School and the OGSBC is determined to make them a reality. The BOE and the OGSBC have the bandwidth to get this project done now for our children and the community. We just need adequate/requisite funding.
Most importantly, we believe there should be no unnecessary delays in fixing the serious problems at OGS. 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 →
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 →
“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 →
“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 →
The Democratic Registrar of Voters read aloud a paragraph from the Recanvass Procedure Manual to “observers” during the recount about intimidating the moderator “who shall make the final decision regarding the intent of the voter.” Continue Reading →
“Voters need to be aware of wolves in sheep’s clothing. Both Megan Galletta, the other Republican candidate, and Kara Philbin, the possible write-in candidate, have declined to answer whether they are affiliated with the local freedom fighters who claim they are patriots but are instead part of a misinformation campaign.” – Peter Bernstein, BOE chair Continue Reading →