Greenwich Public Schools public meetings in 2024
21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Special Meeting - Budget Meeting
The Greenwich Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special budget meeting to discuss the superintendent's proposed 2025-26 operating budget (second read) and receive an update from the Budget Committee. The meeting includes a public hearing with up to one hour of community comments, followed by additional public comment time. No final decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion.
- Public hearing for community comments on the budget (up to 1 hour, 3 minutes per speaker)
- BOE Budget Committee update on 2025-2026 budget
- Superintendent's Proposed 2025-26 Operating Budget (2nd Read) - Dr. Jones
- Attachments: BOE Follow Up Operating Budget Questions 2025-2026.pdf (417 KB) and II (71 KB)
Board Special Meeting - Expulsion Hearing
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to conduct an expulsion hearing for a student (case 5114). The board will enter executive session to discuss the matter and then take action on the administration's recommendation to expel the student. This is a disciplinary action specific to one student, not a general policy matter.
- Executive session under CT General Statute § 1-200(6) for student expulsion hearing
- Action item: vote on administration's recommendation to expel student 5114
Board Special Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Greenwich Public Schools Board, held virtually, with a single action item: filling a board vacancy under item 9221. The agenda provides only a cover sheet with no supporting documents, so details on the vacancy or candidates are not available.
- Action item 9221: Board vacancy
Board Emergency Meeting
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding an emergency virtual meeting with a single action item: addressing a board vacancy under policy 9221. No supporting documents were provided beyond a cover sheet, so details are limited. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or phone.
- Action item: 9221 Board Vacancy
- Emergency meeting held virtually via Zoom
- Public comments can be sent to boardofedmembers@greenwich.k12.ct.us
Board Special Meeting - Executive Session
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting, primarily in executive session, to discuss filling a board vacancy. The only substantive item is the vacancy discussion, which is closed to the public under Connecticut law. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Executive session to discuss filling a board vacancy (item 9221)
Board Special Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the Greenwich Organization of School Administrators (GOSA) for 2025-2028. The meeting also includes an executive session for negotiations. Public comments can be sent to the board via email.
- Vote on GOSA collective bargaining agreement for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028
- Executive session on negotiations (CT General Statute § 1-200(6))
- Meeting held virtually only; phone access available
Board Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education is meeting to discuss the superintendent's contract extension and review financial reports for the 2023-24 school year. The board will also consider budget transfers and set goals for the 2024-25 term. A public hearing is scheduled for community comments.
- Consideration of Superintendent Contract Extension
- Discussion of 2023-24 Financial Year and May Budget Transfers
- Approval of 2024-2025 Board Goals
- Public Hearing for community comments
- Discussion on WMS Soil Update and Summer School Planning
Board Special Meeting - Expulsion Hearing
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting solely to conduct an expulsion hearing for a student. The board will enter executive session to discuss the case, then take action on the administration's recommendation to expel the student. This is a routine disciplinary matter, not a policy or budget discussion.
- Executive session under CT General Statute § 1-200(6) for student expulsion hearing
- Action item: vote on administration's recommendation to expel student
Board Special Meeting - Expulsion Hearing
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on the expulsion of student 5114. The agenda includes an executive session for the hearing and a subsequent action item to act on the administration's recommendation.
- Executive session for student 5114 expulsion hearing
- Action item to expel student 5114 from Greenwich Public Schools
Board Retreat
The Greenwich Board of Education is meeting to discuss its goals and evaluate the superintendent. The board will take action on extending the superintendent's contract and certifying compliance with state nutrition standards for student food sales.
- Superintendent contract extension vote
- Executive session for superintendent evaluation and contract review
- Certification of Healthy Food Option compliance through June 30, 2024
- Approval of Combined Food and Beverage Exemptions for after-school events
Board Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a business meeting with a public hearing, reports, and discussion items. Action items include approving the GHS Flex Proposal, a state-required evaluation system update, a field use request for St. Roch Church, and food certification motions. Discussion items cover updates on soil at Western Middle School, PreK, the Hamilton Avenue String Program, SEAC, GHS Wellness Center, Havemeyer Property, and financial reports.
- Approve GHS Flex Proposal with late bus moved to 4:15 PM
- Approve St. Roch Church use of Hamilton Avenue School field for Annual Feast Aug 7-10, 2024
- Approve state-required update to PK-12+ Evaluation System
- Authorize Healthy Food Option and Combined Food and Beverage Exemptions
- Approve 2024-2025 BOE Meeting Agenda Plan
Board Special Meeting
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting that includes a procedural opening and an executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding the superintendent's evaluation and contract. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Executive session on superintendent evaluation and contract (per CT General Statute § 1-200(6))
Board Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education is meeting to discuss updates on West Middle School soil remediation and Central Middle School design. The board will also review the 2023-2024 financial report, approve budget transfers, and set facility rental rates for the current fiscal year.
- Discussion of WMS Soil Update and CMS Design Approval
- Approval of 2023-2024 facility rental rates
- Review of 3110 Monthly Financial Report and 3160 Budget Transfers
- Approval of GPS Diversity Recruitment Plan
- Permission for St. Roch Church to use Hamilton Avenue School property for its Annual Feast
Board Special Meeting
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a special meeting to discuss an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) report presented by Mr. Levitan. The discussion will cover the district's ADA self-evaluation and transition study, which are attached to the agenda. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.
- Discussion of ADA report by Mr. Levitan
- Review of Greenwich Schools ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Study Report dated 03.12.2024
- Presentation file: Greenwich ADA Presentation 03.21.2023.pdf
Board Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting to review district operations and finances. Key actions include approving K-5 social studies resources and discussing budget transfers and the monthly financial report. The agenda also features updates on soil conditions at Westhill Middle School, the Windrose project, and K-12 math curriculum.
- Action: Approve K-5 social studies resources as presented
- Discussion: February 2023-2024 monthly financial report
- Discussion: February 2023-2024 budget transfers
- Discussion: WMS soil update
- Discussion: Havemeyer Trust Fund approval to use
Board Special Meeting
The Greenwich Public Schools Board holds a special virtual meeting to take action on two items. The board will approve the selection of math textbooks for Greenwich High School. The board will also approve an update to the 2023-24 school calendar regarding the April 2, 2024 primary election.
- Approve GHS math textbooks as presented
- Approve 2023-24 Calendar Update for April 2, 2024 Primary
Board Special Meeting
The Greenwich Public Schools Board holds a special virtual meeting on March 4, 2024. The agenda includes an executive session and a subsequent action item to consider an expulsion matter, referencing Connecticut General Statute § 1-200(6).
- Executive session to consider an expulsion matter
- Action item to consider an expulsion matter
Board Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education will hold a business meeting with a public hearing, recognitions, and several discussion and action items. Key actions include approving FY2025 tuition rates and minutes from the January meeting. Discussions will cover a soil update at Western Middle School, new math textbooks for Greenwich High School, K-5 social studies resources, and calendar changes including the 2024 graduation date and last day of school.
- Approve FY2025 tuition rates (Action item 3240)
- Discuss WMS soil update (oral report only)
- 1st read: GHS math textbooks and K-5 social studies resources
- Discuss 2023-24 calendar update for April 2 primary, graduation date, last day of school
- Public hearing with up to one hour for community comments
Board Retreat
The Greenwich Public Schools Board is holding a retreat with discussion items on special education trends and academic updates on school improvement plans. The board will also enter executive session to discuss special education out-of-district placements and settlements, as well as pending litigation and real property matters.
- Executive session on special education out-of-district placements and settlements
- Executive session on pending litigation and real property
- Discussion of special education trends update
- Discussion of academic update on school improvement plans
Board Business Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education holds a business meeting to review district operations. Key discussion items include monthly financial reports and proposed budget transfers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The board also discusses updates to the school calendar, specifically regarding the April 2nd Primary. Public hearings are scheduled for student government, GEA, and community comments.
- Discussion of 3160 Budget Transfers for 2023-2024
- Discussion of 3110 Monthly Financial Report (December)
- Discussion of 2023-2024 Calendar Update for April 2nd Primary
- Public Hearing for GHS Student Government, GEA, and Community Comments
- Election of Board of Education Vice Chair and Secretary
Board Special Meeting
The Greenwich Board of Education holds a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve the 2024-2025 Operating Budget. The agenda includes a one-hour public hearing for community comments on the budget, followed by an action item to approve the budget as presented by Dr. Jones.
- Action item to approve the 2024-2025 Operating Budget as presented.
- One-hour public hearing dedicated to the 2024-2025 Operating Budget.
- Public comment speakers limited to three minutes each.
- Meeting held at Central Middle School or virtually.