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BOE member Meghan Olsson was the first to push back on the administration’s recommendation to deny busing to Greenwich students who attend Eagle Hill School. She said Eagle Hill parents just learned in June their children would be losing their bus service in September because more than 50% of them live outside Connecticut. Continue Reading →
At Thursday’s BOE meeting parents and students continued to press the board for improved quality food in Greenwich Schools cafeterias. Continue Reading →
A crowd of about 100 people gathered to rally against tolls outside Stamford Government Center on Saturday. Cars and trucks drove by honking in support. Remarks were delivered by organizer Patrick Sasser, Bob Stefanowski, Fred Camillo, Steve Kolenberg and Bob Katchco. Continue Reading →
“I applied for the job and wanted it. But, I had some time to come to terms with the decision. …I’m really touched that I have all this support.” – Ralph Mayo Continue Reading →
Though Peter Sherr was absent, the Board of Education voted unanimously for current chair Peter Bernstein to retain his position. Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →