Greenwich Public Schools public meetings in 2020
21 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education holds a special virtual meeting to approve key financial and facility documents. The board is deciding on the proposed FY22 operating budget of $169,846,597 and the capital budget of $37,938,000. Additionally, the board will approve the education specifications for the Old Greenwich School renovation project.
- Approve FY22 Operating Budget: $169,846,597
- Approve FY22 Capital Budget: $37,938,000
- Approve Old Greenwich School Education Specifications
- Approve FY22 Food Services Budget (Revenues: $4,138,800; Expenses: $4,281,200)
- Approve 2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a virtual business meeting to elect officers, approve education specifications for Julian Curtiss and Old Greenwich schools, and discuss updates on the WMS soils, STEM program, and Cardinal Stadium. The board will also take public comment and consider consent items including the Asia Society Grant and meeting minutes.
- Election of Board of Education officers via roll call vote
- Approve Julian Curtiss School Education Specifications
- Approve Old Greenwich School Education Specifications
- Authorize budget transfers of $10,000 or more
- Discuss 2022-2023 school year calendar (1st read)
Board Special Meeting - Budget Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education holds a special virtual meeting to discuss the Superintendent's proposed 2021-22 operating and capital budgets. The agenda includes updates on enrollment, the capital project process, and the master facilities plan. No final votes are listed; items are marked for discussion.
- Superintendent's Proposed 2021-22 Operating Budget (1st Read)
- Superintendent's Proposed 2021-22 Capital Budget (1st Read)
- Enrollment Executive Summary
- Capital Project Process Update
- Master Facilities Plan Update
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education held a special virtual meeting to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 budget resolution and accept the New Lebanon School building project as complete. The board also reviewed discussion items regarding middle school music programs, curriculum plans, enrollment updates, and the tech program. Public hearings were conducted for comments from GHS Student Government, GEA, GOSA, PTA Council, and the community.
- Approval of FY22 Budget Resolution
- Acceptance of New Lebanon School building project as complete
- Discussion on Middle School Music Programs
- Discussion on Curriculum Plan and Review Cycle
- Review of Enrollment Update and Tech Program Executive Summary
Board Special Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education holds a virtual special meeting to discuss re-opening elementary and middle school music programs and outlining procedures for the FY 2022 budget. The board also approves the agenda and minutes from previous special and emergency meetings held between June and August 2020. Public comments are collected via email rather than live audio.
- Discussion on re-opening Elementary and Middle School Music Programs
- Discussion on FY 22 Budget Procedures
- Approval of minutes from June 5, June 10, June 18, June 23, June 25, July 13, July 16, August 10, August 20, and August 31 meetings
Board Emergency Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Public Schools Board of Education is holding a virtual emergency meeting to discuss COVID-19 staffing challenges and vote on a revised 2020-2021 school calendar that adjusts the K-5 start date. Public comment is suspended, but written comments submitted by email will be included in the record.
- Discussion of COVID-19 staffing update and challenges
- Action item: Approve 2020-21 school calendar revision adjusting K-5 start date
- Public comments submitted via email to be added to the record
- Meeting held virtually per Executive Order 7b
Board Special Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a virtual special meeting to discuss the 2020-2021 school reopening plan and consider approving the agenda plan and a policy. Public comment is suspended, but written comments will be included in the record.
- Discussion of 2020-2021 School Reopening Plan
- Approve 2020-2021 Agenda Plan
- Approve policy (9311)
- Public comments submitted via email
Board Special Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education holds a virtual special meeting to discuss the 2020-2021 school reopening plan, the academic agenda, and related policies. Public comment is suspended; residents may submit comments via email to be added to the public record.
- Discussion of the 2020-2021 School Reopening Plan
- Discussion of the 9323 2020-2021 Agenda Plan
- Discussion of Policy 9311
- Virtual meeting via GreenwichSchools.org/VirtualMeetings or phone
Board Special Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting to discuss the 2020-2021 school reopening plan and to vote on a revised school calendar. Public comments are being accepted via email due to the suspension of live comments.
- Discussion of 2020-2021 School Reopening Plan
- Action on 2020-2021 School Calendar Revision
- Public comments submitted via email
Board Special Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education held a virtual special meeting to discuss the 2020-2021 school reopening plan and calendar revisions. The board also considered approving budget transfers exceeding $10,000. Public comments were collected via email as live public comment was suspended.
- Discussion of the 2020-2021 School Reopening Plan
- First read of 2020-2021 School Calendar Revision
- Action item to approve budget transfers greater than $10,000
- Virtual meeting format per Executive Order 7b
- Public comments submitted via email to [email protected]
Board Special Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Public Schools Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting to consider and vote on budget adjustments for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 fiscal years. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and the inclusion of submitted public comments in the record. Public comment is suspended, but written comments are accepted via email.
- Budget adjustments for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 budgets
- Approval of meeting agenda
- Public comments submitted via email to be included in the record
Board Special Meeting (Virtual) UPDATED 060820
The Greenwich Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 budgets, including actions to address budget gaps. The board will also consider revoking the District Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program approved on May 21, 2020, and review instructional planning software for post-COVID preparations. Public comments submitted via email will be read.
- Discussion of 2019-2020 financial year update
- Discussion of 2020-2021 budget, including updated budget document and gap actions
- Action to revoke District Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program (approved May 21, 2020)
- Discussion of instructional planning software (Linkit) for post-COVID preparations
- Review of 2019-2020 BOE meeting agenda plan
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a virtual business meeting to discuss the superintendent's update, the 2020-21 budget, facilities, summer school, and the strategic plan. Action items include approving artificial turf for the Western Middle School field remediation, a voluntary retirement incentive program, and authorizing the superintendent not to implement a healthy food option. The board will also approve minutes, financial reports, and budget transfers over $10,000.
- Approve artificial turf installation on Western Middle School field as remediation approach
- Approve District Voluntary Retirement Incentive Program
- Authorize Superintendent to not implement healthy food option
- Approve financial reports for periods ended April 30 and March 31, 2020
- Approve budget transfers greater than $10,000
Board Special Meeting (Virtual) - Calendar Update/WMS Fields Remediation UPDATED 051120
The Greenwich Board of Education held a virtual special meeting on May 12, 2020. The board approved the final days of the 2019-2020 school year and GHS graduation dates. They also discussed the first reading of the Western Middle School field remediation plan.
- Approval of the 2019-2020 School Calendar and GHS Graduation dates
- Discussion of Western Middle School Approach to Field Remediation (1st Read)
- Virtual meeting held via phone and online per Executive Order 7b
Board Special Meeting (Virtual) - COVID-19 Grading Policy/Budget and Finance Update - UPDATED 043020
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting to address school operations during the pandemic. The board will vote on adopting a new grading policy for COVID-19 and receive a discussion update on the 2020-2021 budget and finances.
- Vote on approving Policy 6146.19 (COVID-19 Grading Policy)
- Discussion of the 2020-2021 Budget and Finance Update
- Virtual meeting format per Executive Order 7b
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting (Virtual) UPDATED 042420
The Greenwich Board of Education holds a virtual special meeting to approve the COVID-19 grading policy and education specifications for the Julian Curtiss School and Greenwich High School entryway. The board also considers a wrestling mat donation and reviews the superintendent's update.
- Approve policy 6146.19: COVID-19 Grading Policy
- Approve Julian Curtiss School Education Specifications
- Approve GHS Entryway Education Specifications
- Approve GAF donation for wrestling mat (~$13,000)
Board Special Meeting (Virtual) UPDATED 040820
The Greenwich Board of Education held a virtual special meeting on April 7, 2020. The board discussed educational specifications for the Greenwich High School entryway and the Julian Curtiss School as part of the Facilities Master Plan. The meeting also included a superintendent update and approval of previous minutes.
- Discussion of GHS Entryway Educational Specifications (First Read)
- Discussion of Julian Curtiss Educational Specifications (First Read)
- Superintendent's Update regarding school operations
- Approval of minutes from February 20, March 5, and March 26 meetings
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting (Virtual) REVISED 032520
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a virtual business meeting to vote on several action items, including a $1.2 million interim appropriation, approval of the WMS field remediation project, an amended 2019-2020 school calendar, and participation in a state pilot for a Special Education Advisory Committee. The board will also discuss the superintendent's update and the 2019-2020 meeting agenda plan, and review submitted public comments.
- Approve interim appropriation of $1.2M
- Approve moving WMS field remediation project forward by joining DEEP Voluntary Remediation Program (CGS 22a-133x)
- Approve amended 2019-2020 school calendar
- Approve participation in state pilot for Special Education Advisory Committee
- Authorize Financial Report for period ended February 29, 2020
Board Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education is deciding on Central Middle School field construction options and approving new high school courses for 2020-2021. The board will also approve new policy governance documents and budget transfers exceeding $10,000. Public hearings are scheduled for student government, GEA, and PTA comments.
- Central Middle School field construction options with addendum detailing probable costs
- Approval of new GHS courses: Yoga, Mindfulness and Stress Management; Honors Advanced Topics Computer Science
- Approval of new policy governance documents (Item 9311)
- Approval of budget transfers greater than $10,000
- Public hearing for GHS Student Government, GEA, and PTA Council comments
Board Retreat
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding a retreat with action and discussion items. They will vote on an interim appropriation of $683,650 for flood damage at Greenwich High School, and discuss updates on athletic fields, special education consultant process, and the strategic plan. The meeting includes an executive session on special education.
- Interim appropriation of $683,650 for GHS flood damage (Action)
- Update on GHS and WMS fields (Discussion)
- Update on Special Education Consultant 'Divising Seminar' Process (Discussion)
- Strategic Plan Update (Discussion)
- Executive Session on Special Education
Board Special Meeting - Cardinal Field Options
The Greenwich Public Schools Board holds a special meeting to discuss options for Cardinal Field. The agenda includes a presentation on Cardinal Stadium and a public hearing for community comments.
- Discussion of Cardinal Field options by Mr. O'Keefe and Dr. Jones
- Presentation: Cardinal Stadium Presentation 010720.pdf
- Public hearing for community comments on Cardinal Field