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09/23/11 Greenwich Board Of Education Board Member Michael Bodson Says New Teachers Contract Could Lead To Firing Of Teachers In The Towns Schools

Bodson: "I hate to say it, but you're setting yourself up for layoffs in three years. I'm not anti-teacher, but you've got to face economic reality."

School Board Ultimately Votes 5-2, With Losers Michael Bodson And BOE Chairman Steven Anderson Voting Against The Teachers Contract

The Greenwich Board of Education last night approved a three-year contract for the towns public school teachers that includes raises and a change to a lower-cost health care plan.

Union Members of the Greenwich Education Association had already ratified the contract, which takes effect in July 2012.

The first year of the contract does not include a wage increase.

There will be a 2.5 percent general wage increase in each of the next two years of the contract.

The contract lowers health care costs by moving all eligible teachers from the current PPO health plan to a high-deductible plan with lower premiums as of January 2013.

Also, teachers will be enrolled in health savings accounts.

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09/23/11 Greenwich CT.com Reports On Adopt a Pet And August Property Sales In Greenwich

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THING 210: Adopt a Pet! Posted: 22 Sep 2011 09:54 AM PDT Adopt a pet through the town.

August Property Sales in Greenwich Posted: 22 Sep 2011 04:37 AM PDT The following property transfers were recorded in the office of the town assessor between August 1st and Aug. 31st: Aug. 1: 409 Round Hill Rd.: Hilary Sullivan and Lisa Clark, executrixes, to Doron Sabag; $1,300,000. 5 Dingletown Rd.: Ellen Kaufmann to Libertore Iannarone; $1,625,000. 36 Perna Ln. AKA 36 Sound Beach Ave. Ext.: Americo P.

09/23/11 Car Burglar Busted; Teen Charged with Shoplifting and more from Greenwich Patch

Today 72° 66° Tomorrow 73° 67° September 23, 2011 Your News September 23, 2011 Car Burglar Busted; Teen Charged with Shoplifting Barbara Heins | Sep 23, 2011 | 0 Comments Information supplied by Greenwich Police and does not reflect guilt or convictions. Greenwich Struggles to Meet NCLB Requirements Sue Rogers | Sep 23, 2011 | 0 Comments Board of Education officials discuss how to improve student achievement. Post It: Kids' Open Mic Sunday Michael Dinan | Sep 23, 2011 | 0 Comments Today's "Post It on Patch" focuses on live events—live music, fundraisers, athletic races, community gatherings. SoNo Fall Restaurant Week Starts Sunday David Gurliacci | Sep 23, 2011 | 0 Comments Prix Fixe dinner menus of $19.99 and $29.99 and lunches for $9.99 and $14.99 will be offered at 12 SoNo restaurants in South Norwalk's sixth "Restaurant Week." Greenwich Scores and Standings, Sept 23 Bob Birge | Sep 23, 2011 | 0 Comments Your interactive, daily digest for all Greenwich scores, schedules and standings — and a place for you to add information and images for all youth sports See more News » Weekend Events September 23, 2011 Get Out This Weekend Sue Rogers | Sep 23, 2011 | 0 Comments Rest up this week because the weekend is coming! Family Fun This Weekend Sue Rogers | Sep 22, 2011 | 0 Comments Go Wild this weekend - so much to do you will run out of time! Community Bulletin September 23, 2011 Accomplishments Greenwich Country Day School Now Using Electrolyzed Salt Water to Clean & Sanitize Facilities Thanks to State-of-the-Art Technology from EcoLogic Solutions Joy Powell | Sep 22, 2011 Greenwich, CT – The Greenwich Country Day School today announced it has successfully installed state-of-the-art technology from … Social Notes CT Lady Yankees Rugby Melissa Clark | Sep 21, 2011 The Connecticut Yankees Rugby Football Club has introduced a Women's Team, The CT Lady Yankees. The CT Lady Yankees hold practice … Accomplishments Greenwich High School Student Featured on Cover of Newest Edition of MSG Varsity Magazine FR Porter | Sep 21, 2011 Shane Nastahowski of the Greeenwich High School Football team most recently received some attention off the field when he was chosen… Accomplishments The Garden Education Center of Greenwich Announces New Executive Director, George Von tobel Garden Education Center of Greenwich | Sep 21, 2011 The Garden Education Center of Greenwich is pleased to announce that George Von Tobel has been appointed Executive Director, … Awareness Cos Cob Cutie in Times Square Video for National Down Syndrome Society! Julie Cevallos | Sep 21, 2011 Nina Cevallos of Cos Cob, CT was selected to star on the big screen in the Times Square Video this Saturday 24, 2011 prior to the … See more Announcements » Things to Do September 23, 2011 8:30pm Aztec Two-Step CD Release Preview Show 10:00am 36th Annual Norwalk Boat Show Friday, September 23, 2011 All Day Fall Recreational Soccer All Day Saddle Up! Horsing Around Exhibit at Bruce Museum 10:00am Malawian Children's Artwork Picturing Love at Westport Arts Center 10:00am 36th Annual Norwalk Boat Show 5:45pm Tot Shabbat 8:00pm Comedy for a Cause 8:30pm Aztec Two-Step CD Release Preview Show

09/23/11 Greenwich Schools Chief Promises Improvements And More News In The Daily Greenwich

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Greenwich Schools Chief Promises Improvements
by Anna Helhoski | 09/23/11
	GREENWICH, Conn. – After the district and some schools failed to meet federal standards of No Child Left Behind, Interim ... READ MORE

Connecticut's Five Richest Live in Greenwich
by Richard Weizel | 09/22/11
	GREENWICH, Conn. – The rich keep getting richer in Greenwich, home to eight of Connecticut's 11 billionaires and the five richest ... READ MORE

Duo Charged in Greenwich Apple Store Thefts
by Anna Helhoski | 09/22/11
	GREENWICH, Conn. – A Bronx, N.Y., man and a juvenile were arrested Wednesday in connection with the theft of $10,000 worth of ... READ MORE

Downpours Due To Drench Fairfield County
by Matt Zalaznick | 09/23/11
	FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Saturday looks like a good day to plan inside activities for you and your family in Fairfield County. ... READ MORE

Bring Lincoln Into Your Greenwich Home by Anna Helhoski | 09/22/11

GREENWICH, Conn. – The Greenwich pet of the week is Lincoln, a 1-year-old basset-bloodhound mix. He was transferred to the shelter ... READ MORE

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09/23/11 Here We Go Again: Greenwich Board of Education Launches Schools Chief Search - Parents And Teachers Not Welcome On The Search Committee

PARENTS AND TEACHERS NOT WELCOME

The Greenwich Board of Education started yet another search for a new superintendent of schools last night by voting to establishing a search committee that fails to represent all of the stakeholders.

The committee is comprised only of school board members and BOE Chairman Steven Anderson.

Why wont the search committee include all of the stakeholders (parents, teachers, etc.)

PTA Council President Lisa Beth Savitz urged the board of education last night to allow parent representatives on the search committee, as is common practice in area districts.

Cathy Delehanty, president of the Greenwich Education Association, the town's teachers' union, said she thought the superintendent search should be similar to principal appointments, with all candidates interviewed by a large committee of stakeholders.

During the last superintendent search, which resulted in the hiring of Sidney Freund parents and teachers were not involved in the interviewing process.

Now Steve Anderson and the other longtime board members are once again making the same mistake that always leads to failure in the Superintendent hiring process.

Sidney Freund left the district a month ago, after shocking the town by announcing his resignation in May, citing friction with some school board members who would not extend his contract the meeting before his hissy fit.

Maybe a board of education that regins over schools that can't pass no child left behind should start including parents and teachers in the search committee.

The futures of Greenwich children is at stake.

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09/23/11 Upcoming Greenwich Events

Friday film series

The Friends of Greenwich Library’s Friday Film Series, featuring Get Low, 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23, Cole Auditorium; free; call Wayne Campbell, 203-622-7922.

Church fair

The Albertson Memorial Church’s “A Spirited Affair” Fair, including a tag sale, 10 to 4, Saturday, Sept. 24, rain date, Saturday, Oct. 1, 293 Sound Beach Ave.; Liz, 914-909-0914.

College essay talk

Alan Gelb, author of Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps, provides tips and strategies to craft an admissions essay, 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, Greenwich Library Meeting Room; free; 203-622-7915;Greenwichlibrary.org.

Art for family

The Greenwich Arts Council presents a family event including story telling, a caricaturist and a face painter, 1 to 3, Saturday, Sept. 24, The Bendheim Gallery; 203-862-6750; Greenwicharts.org.

Dahlia show

The Greenwich Dahlia Society of the Garden Education Center of Greenwich’s “Dazzling Dahlias Show,” 1 to 4, Saturday, Sept. 24 and 10 to 3, Sunday, Sept. 25, GEC of Greenwich, 10 Bible St.; free; Gecgreenwich.org.

Children’s open house

The Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center’s Open House, 10 to 1, Sunday, Sept. 25, 449 Pemberwick Road; eight months to 12 years old; 203-532-1259;Greenwichct.org.

Puttin’ on the dog

The Adopt-A-Dog “Puttin’ On the Dog” dog show and festival, 10 to 5, Sunday, Sept. 25, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park; $10 adults, $5 children and seniors; 203-629-9494; Adoptadog.org.

‘Go Wild’ fund-raiser

The Greenwich Land Trust’s “Go Wild!” including hot air balloon rides, petting zoo and live music, 3-6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, Conyers Farm; 203-629-2151; Gltrust.org.

Newcomers lobster fest

The Greenwich Area Newcomers Club’s “Lobster Fest,” 3 to 6, Sunday, Sept. 25, Tods Point Clambake Area; RSVP; $31 adults, $11 children under 12;Greenwichnewcomers.org.

At Home fund-raiser

At Home in Greenwich’s “Come to the Cabaret!” benefit, featuring Chris Coogan, 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 25, Hyatt Regency; $100, $200 an $300; call Lise Jameson, 203-422-2342.

FAP fund-raiser

Friends of Autistic People’s (FAP) fund-raiser to benefit the Farm Academy Project for grown children with autism, Monday Sept. 26, Pizza Post Restaurant, 522 E. Putnam Ave. # 6; 203-661-0909.

Chamber luncheon

Jim Himes gives an update from Washington at the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon, 11:30 to 1:30, Tuesday, Sept. 27, Hyatt Regency Greenwich; $65 nonmembers, $50 members; RSVP by Sept. 16; 203-869-3500; greenwichchamber@greenwichchamber.com.

Round Hill Association meeting

Congressman Jim Himes speaks on “What is going on in Washington?,” at a Neighborhood Forum of the Round Hill Association, 6:30, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 397 Round Hill Road.

Injury prevention seminar

The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education presents a seminar on injury prevention for runners of all levels, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, check in, 6:30, 6 Greenwich Office Park; free; RSVP; 203-869-3131; contact@ons-foundation.org.

Tax collector debate

The League of Women Voters of Greenwich holds a debate between the candidates for tax collector, Tod Laudonia and Bill Grad, 8 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27, Town Hall Cone Room; 203-352-4700; Lwvg.org.

School carnival

The Western Middle School Roundup, 6-10, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 29 and 30, and noon-10, Saturday, Oct. 1, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park; Marlene Gilbert, 203-253-4001, marlgilb@optonline.net, Andrea Vaz, 203-554-2272, acassonvaz@yahoo.com.

Tree art show

“Branching Out: Artist Interpret Trees at Montgomery Pinetum,” a site-specific art exhibit featuring specimen trees, through October, opening reception, 6-8, Friday, Sept. 30, Garden Education Center;treeconserv@optonline.net; Greenwichtreeconservancy.org.

Audubon fest-bazaar

Audubon Greenwich’s “Hawk Festival & Green Bazaar,” 11 to 5, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1 and 2, Audubon Greenwich; $10 adults, $7 youth, $5 members; call Jeff Cordulack, 203-869-5272, ext. 239.

Banksville harvestfest

The Banksville Community House’s “Banksville Harvestfest,” noon to 4, Saturday, Oct. 1, 12 Banksville Road; $25 family; 203-622-9597;Banksvillecommunityhouse.org.

Chili cook-off

Taste, judge or enter your chili at the Chili Cook-Off Challenge, 3 to 6, Saturday, Oct. 1, Diamond Hill United Methodist Church; $5; to enter your chili call, 203-869-2395; cawill@optonline.net.

John Zumbo race

The John Zumbo 5K Walk/Run Scholarship benefit, 9 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 2, Bruce Park; register at Zumboscholarship.com.

Jazz concert

Cabaret ensemble Manhattan Jazz performs its Jazz Cabaret, followed by reception, 3, Sunday, Oct. 2, Saint Saviour’s Episcopal Church, 350 Sound Beach Ave.; $15; 203-637-2262.