The idea of demolishing CMS and dispersing students to expanded EMS and WMS middle schools did not go down well. Parkway received only a mention. Continue Reading →
Feedback Is Plentiful on Greenwich Schools Facilities 15-Year, $750,000,000 Plan
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Peter Bernstein
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BOE Approves Gildea’s Start/End Time Creative Solution for GHS: The “Opportunity Block”
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Dr. Gildea proposed a creative solution to the “pain points” in this year’s new GHS start/end times. The idea of a non-rotating “opportunity block” at the end of the day would allow athletes to leave for games without missing a core academic subject. Most of the board members reacted very favorably. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Gaetane Francis, Dr. Jill Gildea, Jennifer Dayton, Kathleen Stowe, Lauren Rabin
Gildea: No discussions about returning to the old school start time. We’re seeking a logistics solution.
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After parents and students urged the Superintendent and BOE not to roll back start times, Greenwich Schools Superintendent said the start/end time steering committee is focusing on logistics, not on a roll back of start times. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Alissa Landberg, Board of Education, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich High School, Greg Goldstein, Jennifer Dayton
Greenwich Schools Community Service Awards Shine a Light on Extraordinary Students
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In addition to awards for students at all the elementary, middle schools and GHS students – one in each of the five houses – the Fleishman Award for Community Service, which WMS principal called “The Ernie,” went to René Lapointe Jameson. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Volunteering, Brigid Barry, Dana Tulotta, David Walko, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Ernest Fleishman
Is Charter Change Dead? We’ll See on Thursday Morning at the Board of Selectmen Meeting
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On Thursday, Nov 30, the Board of Selectmen will meet to honor outgoing Selectman Drew Marzullo and to discuss the issue of charter change. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Board of Education, Board of Selectmen, charter change, Drew Marzullo, Peter Bernstein, Peter Sherr
GEA President Warns BOE: ‘Lost Year’ at GHS May Take on New Meaning
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At Wednesday’s BOE meeting, Student government leaders from GHS, the head of the teachers’ union and the superintendent all shared remarks on the issues with the new bell times. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Sports, Alissa Landberg, Barbara O'Neill, Carol Sutton, Debbie Appelbaum, Dr. Gaetane Francis
Bernstein: Thank You to Voters
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“I look forward to collaborating with the Board to build a positive culture where the Board, Superintendent and teachers are all moving forward for the benefit of our children.” – Peter Bernstein Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Greenwich Board of Education, Peter Bernstein
Greenwich Board of Education Green Lights GHS Lights Litigation
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A public hearing at CMS on Tuesday night featured about 15 speakers, mostly in favor of litigation, followed by discussion among the BOE members on the pros and cons of launching litigation versus waiting to have more conversations with GHS neighbors. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Schools, Sports, Barbara O'Neill, bubble, Cardinal Field, Central Middle School, Dawn Stevens
First Selectman Candidate Debate: Sparks Fly as Tesei Likens Litvack’s Economic Development Plan to Pixie Dust
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In their first and only one-on-one debate Peter Tesei and challenger Sandy Litvack talked about civility, economic development, Drew Marzullo’s arrest and BOE charter change. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, BET, BOE, charter change, Peter Bernstein, Peter Tesei, RTM, Sandy Litvack
Letter: Bernstein is an experienced leader with energy and passion
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“For four years, Peter has maintained his integrity while collaborating with the new Superintendent and fellow Board members.” – Brad Frankel and Jim McElwain Continue Reading →