Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Board approves Riverside School feasibility specs after debate over two preschool classrooms
Summary
After a long public and board discussion about preschool capacity, fire-code limits and costs, the Greenwich Board of Education approved Riverside School ed specs on Feb. 26 but removed two proposed pre‑K classrooms; board members asked the administration for further analysis of preschool alternatives and costs.
The Greenwich Board of Education voted Feb. 26 to approve feasibility specifications for a proposed Riverside School renovation but removed two proposed preschool classrooms after a lengthy discussion about preschool demand, building constraints and cost.
Board member Sophie moved to approve the Riverside ed specs; after discussion the board amended the motion to approve the specs "as presented, except remove the two pre‑K classrooms," and the amended motion carried. The board asked the administration and architect to supply a revised specification and updated cost estimates with the pre‑K exclusion.
The debate centered on whether the new classrooms were the best way to…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
