Greenwich Public Schools public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Special Meeting - Expulsion Hearing
The Greenwich Public Schools Board held a special meeting on December 22, 2021, specifically to address a student expulsion hearing. The agenda included a call to order, an executive session to discuss the case, and a final board action item. The board voted to act on the administration's recommendation to expel the student.
- Board action to expel a student based on administration recommendation
- Executive session held under Connecticut General Statute § 1-200(6)
Board Special Meeting - Security Strategy
The Greenwich Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting at Central Middle School on December 16, 2021. The primary agenda item is an executive session to discuss security strategy, referenced under Connecticut General Statute § 1-200(6). No public vote or specific policy decision is listed in this agenda.
- Executive session to discuss security strategy
Board Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a business meeting with a public hearing, monthly reports, and several action items. The most consequential items are votes on the proposed 2022-2023 operating and capital budgets, as well as the 2023-2024 school calendar and food services budget. The board will also discuss an update on special education review and approve various policies.
- Approve 2022-2023 operating budget (amount not specified in agenda)
- Approve 2022-2023 capital budget (amount not specified in agenda)
- Approve 2023-2024 school calendar
- Approve 2022-2023 food services budget with revenues and expenses of $4,354,000 and $225,000 general fund contribution
- Approve policies and regulations 0521, 3542.1, 4000.1, 5141.5, 5141.5R, 5144.4, 5145.44, 5145.6, 6142.10, 6142.101
Board Special Meeting - Budget
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting focused on the 2022-2023 budget. The agenda includes a public hearing for community comments (budget-related only) and a Q&A session on the operating and capital budget. The meeting is primarily for discussion and public input, with no formal votes scheduled.
- Public hearing for community comments on the budget (one hour allotted, with additional time after agenda)
- 2022-2023 Budget Q&A with Dr. Jones
- Operating and Capital Budget document (220 KB) attached
- BOE Budget Questions document (406 KB) attached
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a special business meeting on November 17, 2021, at Central Middle School. The board will swear in new members, elect officers, and take public comment. Action items include approving a set of policies and regulations, and authorizing the financial report for the period ending October 31, 2021. The board will also discuss the Big Ideas implementation update, the racial balance report, and the 2023-2024 school calendar.
- Swearing in of new board members and election of officers
- Public hearing with comments from GHS Student Government, GEA, PTA Council, and community members
- Action: Approve policies and regulations 0521, 0521R, 3542.1, 5141.5, 5141.5R, 5144.4, 5145.6, 6142.10, 6142.101
- Action: Authorize Financial Report for period ended October 31, 2021
- Discussion: Racial Balance Report and 2023-2024 School Calendar (1st read)
Board Special Meeting - Budget
The Greenwich Board of Education holds a special meeting to discuss the Superintendent's proposed 2022-23 operating and capital budget. The board will also accept the final accounting for the New Lebanon School project. The agenda includes recognition of retiring board members and public comments.
- Discussion of Superintendent's Proposed 2022-23 Operating and Capital Budget
- Accept final accounting for New Lebanon School
- Recognition of retiring BOE members and staff
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding a special business meeting to approve specific operational items. Key actions include approving the Old Greenwich School Education Specifications and setting tuition and fees for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The board will also authorize the financial report for the period ended September 30, 2021. Additionally, the board will discuss enrollment data, curriculum plans, and policy governance.
- Approve Old Greenwich School Education Specifications
- Approve FY 2023 Tuition and Fees
- Authorize Financial & Staffing Report for period ended September 30, 2021
- Discuss 10/1/2021 Official Enrollment Report
- Discuss Curriculum Plan / Review Cycle
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education will vote on the Fiscal Year 2023 budget resolution, which remains unchanged from the prior year. The board will also approve FY23 tuition and fees and adopt a new staff vaccination policy (4118.239/4218.239). Additionally, the board will authorize the financial report for the period ended June 30, 2021, and discuss a strategic plan update.
- Approve FY23 Budget Resolution (unchanged from prior year)
- Approve FY23 Tuition and Fees
- Adopt Staff Vaccination Policy 4118.239/4218.239
- Authorize Financial Report for period ended June 30, 2021
- Discussion of Strategic Plan Update
Board Special Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education discussed the FY23 budget, tuition fees, and a staff vaccination policy. The board took action to ratify the Greenwich Organization of School Administrators contract for 2022-2025 and authorized an easement for Connecticut Light and Power at Cardinal Stadium. They also approved schematic drawings for the GHS entryway and the Superintendent's goals.
- Ratify Greenwich Organization of School Administrators contract for 2022-2025
- Authorize easement for Connecticut Light and Power at Cardinal Stadium
- Approve schematic drawings for GHS entryway
- Discuss FY23 budget resolution and tuition/fee changes
- First read of staff vaccination policy (4118.239/4218.239)
Board Special Meeting - Special Education Audit Action Planning
The Greenwich Board of Education holds a special meeting to discuss action planning for a special education audit. The stated goal is closing the achievement gap. Public comments may be submitted via email during the notice period.
- Special Education Audit Action Planning discussion
- Goal: Closing the Achievement Gap
Board Special Meeting - Special Education Audit Public Comment
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding a special meeting to collect public comments regarding a special education audit. The session includes a public hearing for live and virtual speakers, as well as the review of comments submitted via email. No policy decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing for special education audit comments
- Virtual and phone access options provided
- Review of email-submitted public comments
Board Special Meeting UPDATED 062221
The Greenwich Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to address a board vacancy and approve a lease for an alternate site for North Mianus School. The board will also discuss a special education audit report. Public comments submitted via email will be reviewed.
- Action to fill a Board of Education vacancy
- Approval of lease for North Mianus School alternate site at 926 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT
- Discussion of Special Education Audit by Public Consulting Group
Board Special Meeting - Executive Session (Board Vacancy)
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting in executive session to discuss a board vacancy. The agenda contains only procedural items and the executive session discussion, with no public action items.
- Executive session on Board Vacancy (Reference Connecticut General Statute § 1-200(6))
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding a special business meeting to approve key administrative actions. The board will adopt procedures for the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget and authorize the Executive Committee to approve summer budget transfers. Additionally, the board will approve the financial report for May 2021 and the 2021-2022 agenda plan.
- Approve FY 23 Budget Procedures
- Authorize summer budget appropriation transfers
- Approve Financial Report for period ended May 31, 2021
- Approve the 2021-2022 Agenda Plan
Board Special Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the SEAC annual report, updates on the 2020-21 financial year, budget priorities and procedures for the 2022-23 budget, and a first read of the 2021-22 agenda plan. Public comments submitted via email will also be reviewed.
- SEAC Annual Report 2020-2021 presentation
- Update on 2020-21 financial year
- 3110/3120 Budget Priorities & Procedures for FY 2022-2023
- 2021-22 Agenda Plan (First Read)
- Public comments submitted via email
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a special business meeting with a public hearing, recognitions, and several action items. Key decisions include setting the superintendent's salary for 2021-2022, approving an architect for the GHS vestibule project, and approving the North Mianus School interim appropriation. The board will also discuss summer school, facilities updates, and the strategic plan.
- Approve 2.0% superintendent salary increase to $241,372.80 for 2021-2022
- Approve Silver/Petrucelli + Associates as architect for GHS vestibule project
- Approve North Mianus School interim appropriation request
- Approve AP European History textbook
- Authorize Healthy Food Certification and exemptions
Board Special Meeting - Executive Session (Personnel Issue)
The Greenwich Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting in executive session on May 13, 2021. The board discussed the evaluation of Superintendent Mr. Bernstein and reviewed his contract. These discussions were conducted under Connecticut General Statute § 1-200(6) regarding personnel issues.
- Executive session on Superintendent Mr. Bernstein's evaluation
- Executive session on Superintendent Mr. Bernstein's contract review
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a virtual business meeting with a public hearing, followed by action on several items. The board will vote on math textbook recommendations, the 2020-21 school calendar including the last day of school and GHS graduation date, and the financial report for the period ending March 31, 2021. Discussions will cover the AP European History textbook, curriculum implementation, the strategic plan, and the Cardinal Stadium project.
- Approve math textbooks recommendations
- Set 2020-21 school calendar: last day of school and GHS graduation date
- Authorize Financial Report for period ended March 31, 2021
- Discuss AP European History textbook (first read)
- Discuss Cardinal Stadium project planning / possible building committee
Board Special Meeting - Old Greenwich School OCR Complaint (Virtual)
The Greenwich Public Schools Board of Education held a special virtual meeting to address an Office of Civil Rights complaint regarding Old Greenwich School. The agenda included an executive session to discuss a possible settlement, followed by a formal action item where the board would vote on the settlement terms. The specific terms of the settlement were not listed in the agenda and were noted as to be determined at the meeting.
- Executive session to discuss possible settlement of Office of Civil Rights complaint regarding Old Greenwich School
- Action item to vote on the possible settlement of the Office of Civil Rights complaint
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a special business meeting with a public hearing, recognition of student achievements, and several action items. The most consequential item is a motion to censure board member Peter Sherr for using offensive language and making a disparaging comment about a colleague during the February 18, 2021 meeting. The board will also vote on an interim appropriation of up to $8,100,000 for the North Mianus School ceiling collapse, approve policy updates, and discuss the school calendar and math textbook recommendations.
- Motion to censure Peter Sherr for conduct at Feb 18 meeting
- Approve interim appropriation up to $8,100,000 for North Mianus ceiling collapse
- Approve policies 9273 and 9327.1
- Discuss setting last day of school and GHS graduation date
- Discuss math textbook recommendations (1st read)
Board Special Meeting (Virtual) UPDATED 030821
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting to discuss several items, including a review of achievement data and goals, an update on the special education review by PCG, and a first read of a policy governance committee update. The board will also hear from Greenwich United Way about an early childhood achievement gap solutions program and receive public comments submitted by email.
- Review of Achievement Data and Goals by Dr. Carabillo and Mr. D'Amico
- PCG Special Education Review Update
- Greenwich United Way Early Childhood Achievement Gap Solutions Program
- 9311 Policy Governance Committee Policy Update (1st Read)
- Public comments submitted via email
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education held a virtual special meeting to approve the Greenwich High School Course of Study Guide and authorize financial reports for January 2021. The board also approved budget transfers of $10,000 or more and received updates on science, special education, and digital learning initiatives.
- Accept Greenwich High School Course of Study Guide as presented
- Authorize financial report for period ended January 31, 2021
- Approve budget transfers of $10,000 or more
- Receive updates on Elementary and Secondary Science
- Receive update on Special Education: Preschool and Community Connections
Board Special Meeting - Executive Session (Virtual)
The Greenwich Public Schools Board of Education held a virtual special meeting on January 28, 2021. The agenda consisted of procedural items and an executive session regarding special education. No public decisions or votes were recorded in this text.
- Executive session on Special Education under Connecticut General Statute § 1-200(6)
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting (Virtual)
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a virtual business meeting with a public hearing, recognitions, and several action items. Key decisions include approving a $647,805 transfer from North Street School to fund cybersecurity, authorizing the Greenwich Together Youth Survey for grades 7-12, and approving monthly financial reports and budget transfers. The board will also discuss the strategic plan, GHS course guide, STEAM magnet update, and ALP program report.
- Approve $647,805 shift from North Street School for Cyber Security submission
- Approve plan to administer Greenwich Together Youth Survey to ~50% of students in grades 7-12
- Authorize financial report for period ended December 31, 2020
- Authorize fund transfers of $10,000 or more
- Discuss GHS Course of Study Guide (1st Read)