Greenwich Public Schools public meetings in 2022
32 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Special Meeting - Executive Session
This is a special meeting of the Greenwich Public Schools Board, held in executive session. The only substantive item is a discussion of confidential documents related to collective bargaining, conducted under Connecticut General Statute § 1-200(6). The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public action items.
- Executive session on confidential collective bargaining documents
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 item is a vote on the proposed FY2024 operating budget of $182,165,266, along with the food services budget. The board will also consider a revised 2022-2023 school calendar, the 2023-2024 meeting calendar, a LIUNA contract, and the 2022-2027 strategic plan. Discussion items include updates on Central Middle School and Western Middle School soil, a financial and staffing report, and an American Rescue Plan status update.
- Approve FY2024 Operating Budget of $182,165,266
- Approve FY2024 Food Services Budget (page 173 of Superintendent's FY24 Budget)
- Approve revised 2022-2023 School Calendar
- Approve 2023-2024 Board of Education Meeting Calendar
- Approve 2022-2027 Strategic Plan
Board Budget Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding a budget meeting to discuss the Superintendent's proposed 2023-24 operating budget and 2023-24 ARP appropriations. The agenda includes a public hearing for community comments and the election of board officers.
- Discussion of Superintendent's Proposed 2023-24 Operating Budget (2nd Read)
- Discussion of 2023-24 ARP Appropriations
- Public hearing for community comments
- Election of Board of Education Officers
Board Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education is meeting to approve facility updates, including an interim $500,000 for Greenwich High School entryway costs and the selection of an architect for Central Middle School. The board will also discuss budget transfers, financial reports, and special education planning.
- Approve interim request of $500,000 for Greenwich High School entryway design costs
- Approve Central Middle School architect selection
- Discuss 2022-2023 budget transfers
- Review October financial and staffing reports
- Approve Strategic Plan Goals Statement
Board Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a business meeting with a public hearing, followed by votes on the FY24 capital budget, FY24 tuition and fees, the 2022-2027 strategic plan, and superintendent goals. They will also discuss reports on enrollment, technology, school updates, and the financial and staffing report.
- Approve FY24 Capital Budget (amount blank in agenda)
- Approve FY24 Tuition and Fees
- Approve 2022-2027 Strategic Plan
- Approve Superintendent Goals for 2022-23
- Public hearing with comments from GHS Student Government, GEA, PTA Council, and community
Board Special Meeting
The Greenwich Public Schools Board held a special meeting to discuss curriculum plans, student achievement data, and site improvement updates. The agenda focused on reviewing the FY23 Capital Budget Planning, which includes the Facilities Master Plan and the 2023-2024 Budget. No votes or final decisions were recorded in the provided agenda text.
- Discussion of FY23 Capital Budget Planning including the Facilities Master Plan
- Review of the 2021-22 Achievement Data Report
- Update on Site Improvement Plans
- Discussion of the Curriculum Plan/Review Cycle
Board Special Meeting
The Greenwich Public Schools Board holds a special virtual meeting on September 30, 2022. The body will hold an executive session to discuss safety and security matters. The board will also take action on an interim appropriation request presented by Dr. Jones.
- Executive session on safety and security per CT Gen Stat § 1-200(6)
- Action item: Interim Appropriation Request by Dr. Jones
Board Business Meeting UPDATED 092022
The Greenwich Board of Education is meeting to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 budget resolution and the Greenwich Education Association teacher contract. The board will also vote on facility rental rates for FY22-23 and tuition/fees for FY24. Additionally, the board will receive updates on safety, special education, and school facilities.
- Approve FY24 Budget Resolution
- Approve GEA Teacher Contract
- Approve FY22-23 Facility Rental Rates
- Approve FY24 Tuition and Fees
- Discuss Safety and Security in Executive Session
Board Retreat
The Greenwich Public Schools Board of Education held a retreat on September 8, 2022, to discuss operational updates and review administrative reports. The primary action item involves accepting the State of Connecticut's evaluation flexibilities for the 2022-2023 school year. Other agenda items included discussions on the assessment schedule, curriculum institute updates, enrollment figures, and superintendent goals.
- Accept State of CT Evaluation Flexibilities for School Year 2022-2023
- Review 2022-23 Assessment Schedule
- Review Summer Curriculum Institute Update
- Review Enrollment Update (revised 9/7/22)
- Review Superintendent Goals for 2022-23
Board Special Meeting - Executive Session
The Greenwich Public Schools Board holds a special executive session on September 2, 2022. The meeting is closed to the public to discuss privileged attorney-client communications regarding employee termination proceedings.
- Executive session on employee termination proceedings under Connecticut General Statute § 1-200(6)
Board Special Meeting - Safety and Security - Executive Session
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting, primarily an executive session to discuss safety and security matters. The only public item is the call to order and pledge of allegiance. No decisions or public discussions are scheduled.
- Executive session to discuss safety and security (per CT General Statute § 1-200(6))
- Meeting held at Havemeyer Boardroom, 290 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT
Board Special Meeting - Safety and Security Interim
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to consider an action item on an interim safety and security request presented by Dr. Jones. The agenda includes only a cover sheet, with supporting documents to be added later. No public comment will be taken at this meeting.
- Action item: Safety and Security Interim Request by Dr. Jones
- Meeting held at Havemeyer Boardroom, 290 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, CT
- Virtual option available; phone access via 646-558-8656, Meeting ID 881 1162 4583
- No public comment opportunity at this meeting
Board Special Meeting - Safety and Security
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting on August 11, 2022, to discuss safety and security. The agenda includes an executive session referencing Connecticut General Statute § 1-200(6). No specific decisions or contracts are listed in this procedural agenda.
- Executive session to discuss safety and security
Board Special Meeting - Safety and Security Interim/CMS Ed Specs
The Greenwich Public Schools Board held a virtual special meeting to review two action items. The board considered an interim request for safety and security measures and updated educational specifications for Central Middle School. No public comment was permitted at this session.
- Action item: Safety and Security Interim Request
- Action item: 7115 Central Middle School Ed Specs
Board Special Meeting
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special virtual meeting with no public comment. They will vote on three action items related to the Facilities Master Plan: the Greenwich High School entryway, the Central Middle School educational specifications, and Hamilton Avenue fields. The Central Middle School specs have been updated and are recommended for approval.
- GHS Entryway action item with updated supporting document
- Central Middle School Educational Specifications approval (updated 7/27/22)
- Hamilton Avenue Fields action item (cover sheet only, no supporting documents)
Board Special Meeting
The Greenwich Public Schools Board held a virtual special meeting to close out the fiscal year 2022 budget and approve facility specifications. The board voted to authorize summer fund transfers exceeding $10,000 between major object codes. Additionally, the board approved the educational specifications for the new 7115 Central Middle School project, aligning with the Facilities Master Plan. No public comment was permitted at this session.
- Approval of summer fund transfers greater than $10,000 to close out the FY22 Budget
- Approval of 7115 Central Middle School Educational Specifications
Board Special Meeting
The Greenwich Public Schools Board holds a special meeting to approve a new middle school elective and finalize budget procedures for fiscal year 2024. The board also discusses facility updates for Hamilton Avenue School and Central Middle School.
- Approve 'Junior Innovators' elective course for middle school
- Approve FY2024 Budget Procedures
- Discussion on Hamilton Avenue School Fields
- Discussion on Central Middle School Educational Specifications
Board Special Meeting - Safety and Security
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting focused on safety and security. The only substantive item is a discussion of safety and security, which will take place in executive session under Connecticut General Statute § 1-200(6). The meeting opens with a call to order and pledge of allegiance.
- Executive session discussion of safety and security under Connecticut General Statute § 1-200(6)
Board Special Meeting - Central Middle School Ed Specs
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the educational specifications for Central Middle School, a key part of the Facilities Master Plan. The agenda includes a discussion item with an updated presentation and a Q&A document. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of Central Middle School Ed Specs (Item 7115)
- Q&A document added June 9, 2022
- Facilities Master Plan goal
Board Special Meeting - Retreat
The Greenwich Board of Education held a special retreat meeting to discuss several key items. Topics included the evaluation of the superintendent, an update on the special education action plan, and the first reading of policy governance changes. The board also reviewed updates to the strategic plan and board goals.
- Discussion of Superintendent's Evaluation
- Special Education Action Plan Update
- First Read of Policy Governance 9132-9133
- Strategic Plan Update
- Board of Education Goals
Board Special Meeting - Central Middle School Ed Specs and ARP Funding
The Greenwich Public Schools Board holds a special meeting to discuss educational specifications for the Central Middle School and to take action on American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding. The agenda includes a discussion led by Dr. Jones regarding the Facilities Master Plan and an action item concerning the appropriation of ESSER 2 and ARP funds.
- Discussion of Central Middle School educational specifications (Item 2A)
- Action on ARP Funding appropriation (Item 3A)
- Review of ESSER 2 and ARP Request for Appropriation presentation
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education will vote on approving the 2022-2023 school calendar, French textbooks, and a financial report for the period ended April 30, 2022. The board will also certify healthy food options for sale in schools through June 2023. Additionally, the board will discuss updates on Western Middle School soil, ARP planning, and Central Middle School educational specifications.
- Approve 2022-2023 School Calendar as revised
- Approve French Textbook as presented
- Authorize Financial Report for period ended April 30, 2022
- Certify Healthy Food Options for sale July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023
- Discussion on Western Middle School Soil Update and Central Middle School Ed Specs
Board Special Meeting - Central Middle School Ed Specs
The Greenwich Public Schools Board holds a special virtual meeting to discuss the educational specifications for the Central Middle School project. This item is part of the Facilities Master Plan. No vote is listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of 7115 Central Middle School Ed Specs by Dr. Jones
Board Special Meeting - GHS Security Vestibule Project
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider approving the final plans, specifications, and cost estimate for the Greenwich High School Secure Entryway (security vestibule) project. The board will also vote on approving the minutes from the March 24 special meeting. If approved, the plans will be submitted to the state Office of School Construction Grants and Review to seek approval to advertise for bids.
- Approve minutes of the March 24 special meeting
- Approve GHS Secure Entryway project final plans, specs, and cost estimate (dated April 4, 2022)
- Submission to Office of School Construction Grants and Review for approval to advertise to bid
- Revised construction cost estimate (revisions on pages 9, 11, 12, 13) added April 8
- Q&A documents added April 8
Board Special Meeting - Professional Development/Title IX
The Greenwich Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss professional development and Title IX legal obligations. The agenda included a discussion on updated board member rights and responsibilities. The board may enter executive session to review attorney-client privileged memoranda related to Title IX.
- Discussion of board member rights and responsibilities
- Discussion of Title IX legal obligations
- Potential executive session for attorney-client privileged materials
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a special business meeting with a one-hour public hearing, followed by discussion of the GHS graduation date and last day of school, GHS math textbooks, and a CMS update. The board will also vote on approving the GHS vestibule educational specifications and the February financial report.
- Public hearing with up to one hour of community comments (3 minutes per speaker)
- Discussion of 2021-2022 GHS graduation date and last day of school
- Discussion of GHS math textbooks
- Action: Approve GHS vestibule educational specifications (dated March 27, 2020, revised March 15, 2022)
- Action: Authorize financial report for period ended February 28, 2022
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding a special business meeting to approve several financial actions for Central Middle School. The board will vote on shifting capital funds, approving interim money for educational specifications and environmental testing, and authorizing repairs. The agenda also includes approving new courses at Greenwich High School and reviewing the January financial report.
- Approve shifting $2.5M CMS design funds from FY25 to FY23
- Approve $150,000 interim funding for CMS educational specs and testing
- Approve $940,000 interim appropriation for CMS 5-year repairs
- Approve new courses at Greenwich High School
- Authorize January 31, 2022 financial and staffing report
Board Special Meeting - Mask Policy
The Greenwich Board of Education holds a special virtual meeting on February 16, 2022, to take action on Board Policy 4118.237/4218.237/5141.8 regarding face coverings. The agenda lists the review of the current policy as an action item.
- Action item: Board Policy 4118.237/4218.237/5141.8 (Face Coverings/Masks)
Board Special Meeting - Executive Session
The Greenwich Public Schools Board met in executive session on February 3, 2022, at Central Middle School. The session covered attorney-client privileged discussions regarding special education legal obligations and Title IX litigation. No public decisions or votes were recorded in this agenda.
- Executive session on special education legal obligations
- Executive session on Title IX litigation and legal obligations
Board Special Meeting - Retreat
The Greenwich Public Schools Board held a special retreat meeting on February 3, 2022. The body discussed updates to the Strategic Plan and the Special Education Action Plan. No binding votes or policy changes were recorded in this agenda.
- Strategic Plan Update presentation by Dr. Mercanti-Anthony
- Special Education Action Plan discussion by Dr. Heiligenthaler and Dr. Jones
Board Special Meeting - Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education held a special business meeting to approve specific board policies and the 2022-2023 meeting calendar. The board also discussed new high school courses and received reports on K-8 and 9-12 STEM programs. The agenda included a public hearing for community comments and staff recognitions.
- Approve policies 4000.1 and 5145.44
- Approve 2022-2023 Board of Education Meeting Calendar
- Authorize Financial Report for period ended December 31, 2021
- Discussion of new courses at Greenwich High School
- Discussion of K-8 and 9-12 STEM reports
Board Special Meeting - Expulsion Hearing
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to conduct an expulsion hearing for student 5114. The agenda includes an executive session and a subsequent action item to vote on the administration's recommendation to expel the student from the district.
- Executive session for student 5114 expulsion hearing
- Vote on recommendation to expel student 5114