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 →
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Parents Continue to Demand Better Food, Elimination of Styrofoam Trays at Greenwich Schools Cafeterias
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At Thursday’s BOE meeting parents and students continued to press the board for improved quality food in Greenwich Schools cafeterias. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Health, Schools, Barbara O'Neill, Brigaid, Dan Giusti, Eastern Middle School, Environmental Action Club, Estelle Rouffiac-Creteur
PHOTOS: Anti-Tolls Rally Draws Crowds, Honks outside Stamford Government Center
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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 →
Filed under: Government, Bob Katchko, Bob Stefanowski, Frank Salamone, Fred Camillo, Hillary Gunn, Kare Fassuliotis, Laura Gladstone
Ralph Mayo Reflects on Outpouring of Support after BOE Hires New Schools Chief from Outside of District
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“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 →
Filed under: Schools, Dr. Toni Jones, Eastern Middle School, Facebook, Friday news dump, Gaetane Francis, Greenwich High School, Greenwich Schools
Bernstein Wins Unanimously in BOE Vote for Another Term as Chair
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Though Peter Sherr was absent, the Board of Education voted unanimously for current chair Peter Bernstein to retain his position. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Schools, Board of Education, Board of Selectmen, BOE, Peter Bernstein, Peter Sherr
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 →