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 →
Vote on Board of Education Chair Stymied by Tie Vote in Flashback to 2016
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Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony
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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
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 →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Boad of Education, Christina Downey, Cody Kittle, Joe Kelly, Karen Kowalski, Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, sexual harassment
Observers Clash with Ballot Counters; Recount of Close Greenwich BOE Vote Still a Cliffhanger
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, Dan Quigley, Fred DeCaro, Greenwich Police Dept, Jackie Homan, Kara Philbin
BERNSTEIN: Help Break the Cycle of Negativity – Vote Mercanti-Anthony and Kittle for the BOE
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“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 →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony, Peter Bernstein
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 →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, curriculum, Dr. Toni Jones, Greenwich Schools, Joe Kelly, Kara Philbin
QUIGLEY: Our Outstanding Republican Board Of Education Candidates
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“Megan Galletta, Cody Kittle and Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony each bring with them diverse career experiences and impressive resumes.” – Dan Quigley, RTC chair Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Board of Education, Cody Kittle, Greenwich Schools, Megan Galletta, Michael-Joseph Mercanti-Anthony
RTC Selects Nominees for November Municipal Elections
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All votes were unanimously in favor of candidates recommended by the executive committee. An exception was for the job of town clerk. There were three candidates: Karen Fassuliotis, Fred DeCaro and Jackie Budkins. Continue Reading →