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Board approves 7:45 a.m. Greenwich High School start, adds morning "wind" block as part of FY26 reductions
Summary
Facing an FY26 budget gap, the Greenwich Board of Education approved moving Greenwich High School’s first bell to 7:45 a.m., with the first academic class beginning at 8:00 a.m., and approved further budget reductions. The change passed after public debate over student sleep, transportation savings and program impacts.
The Greenwich Board of Education voted to move the Greenwich High School first bell to 7:45 a.m., with the first academic bell at 8:00 a.m., and to apply further targeted budget reductions to help close the FY26 operating shortfall.
Board member Colvin introduced the motion, framing the plan as a compromise that would achieve roughly $1.9–$2.0 million in transportation savings while restoring a morning period for student supports. Colvin described a 15-minute morning period—described during discussion as a “wind block”—for students to meet teachers, guidance counselors or club advisors before academic classes begin at 8:00 a.m.
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