Though Peter Sherr was absent, the Board of Education voted unanimously for current chair Peter Bernstein to retain his position. Continue Reading →
Bernstein Wins Unanimously in BOE Vote for Another Term as Chair
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BOE to Superintendent: Slice “Opportunity Block” to Half Hour
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Without a full 45 minute opportunity block, it will not be possible to offer students a full credit course at the end of the school day. The BOE advised the administration to devise a structured 30 minutes for students who are not excused for sports or school sanctioned activity so that they don’t just leave school early. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Barbara O'Neil, Dr. Chris Winters, Dr. Jill Gildea, Gaetane Francis, Greenwich High School, Jennifer Dayton, Kathleen Stowe
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
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
Sherr out; Bernstein In as Chair of Board of Education. GHS Neighbors Balk at Litigation, Say GHS is “Maxed Out”
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The Board of Education has two new members, the result of the Nov 7 election. On Nov 27, the board voted on new officers, including a new chair, new vice chari and secretary. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, Cos Cob School, Dr. Jill Gildea, Greenwich Board of Education, Lauren Rabin, 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
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
James Waters: Time to Put the Charter Change Zombies Away
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“The good news Tuesday night was that charter change opponents outnumbered proponents by a factor of at least 15:1.” – James Waters Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Board of Education, charter change, James Waters, Jason Auerbach, Peter Sherr
BOE to Hold Special Meeting on Options to Light Athletic Fields
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The BOE will take public comment on this topic at the meeting. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Sports, Board of Education, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Schools, Peter Sherr
James Waters: Two wolves and their shepherd
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“Greenwich First” and “Charter Change” are sheep’s clothing for the far right agenda to cut funding for our schools so favored neighborhoods can have their mill rate reduced. Plain and simple. This is unacceptable.” – James Waters Continue Reading →