White Plains City School District public meetings in 2024
33 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a regular board meeting covering approval of minutes, acceptance of donations totaling over $30,000, special education placements for 86 students, and numerous staffing actions including retirements, appointments, and leave requests. The board will also receive reports on capital projects and a transportation update for Church Street School.
- Donations: $18,000 from Friends of White Plains for elementary dance program, $4,850 from WPHS PTA for various programs, $1,500 from Quatro Publishing for library supplies, and others
- Special education: approval of 14 preschool and 72 school-age cases as recommended by CPSE and CSE
- Classified staffing: retirement of Security Assistant Akmeed Boouraca, probationary appointments for 8 staff, provisional appointments for 5 staff, and permanent appointments for 12 staff
- Certified staffing: resignation of Teaching Assistant Brittany Grahame, probationary appointments for 2 Teaching Assistants, and leave requests
- Capital projects update and Church Street School transportation update to be presented by superintendent
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special board of education meeting opening with the Pledge of Allegiance and reading of the mission statement. The only substantive item listed is an HR discussion under Individual Action Items, with no details provided. The meeting then adjourns. The agenda is largely procedural.
- HR Discussion under Individual Action Items
- Opening with Pledge of Allegiance and Mission Statement
- Adjournment vote
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education will consider approving over $30,000 in donations, including $18,000 for a dance program and $9,260 for the gardening and STEM clubs. They will also vote on the creation of a Varsity Ski Team at White Plains High School for the 2024-25 season at no cost to the district. Routine personnel actions for certified and classified staff, as well as special education placements for 92 students, are on the consent agenda.
- Donation of $18,000 from Friends of WP Schools for the Beyond Broadway Dance Program in all five elementary schools
- Donations from City of White Plains Climate Action Fund: $4,400 for High School Gardening Club and $4,860 for STEM Club
- Creation of WPHS Varsity Ski Team for the 2024-25 winter season, coached by Patrick Clarke at no district cost
- Special Education programming for 28 preschool and 64 school-age students as recommended by CPSE and CSE
- Probationary appointment of Teaching Assistants Dornella Johnson ($39,912) and Chakia Whitted ($37,427)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is convening a special meeting for the HR Committee. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct an HR discussion.
- HR Discussion
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is convening for a special meeting to conduct its Yearly Meeting. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.
- Yearly Meeting
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the updated Districtwide Safety and Emergency Management Plan and receive the year-end financial statement for June 30, 2024. The board is also set to approve special education programming for 95 students, multiple classified and certified staffing actions including provisional appointments with salaries from $40,000 to $117,000, donations of educational items, and routine minutes and personnel changes.
- Public hearing on updated Districtwide Safety and Emergency Management Plan (August 19, 2024 version)
- Year-end financial statement for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024
- Special education programming approvals: 21 CPSE cases and 74 CSE cases
- Donations including a dictionary for all 488 third graders, violins, a 3D printer, and 60 pairs of noise-cancelling headphones
- Provisional appointments: Daniel Humberto Ruiz (Community Aide, $42,438), Rodolfo Rivera (Supervising Custodian, $117,051), and four other staff
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special meeting of the White Plains City School District Board of Education. The agenda includes opening ceremonies, a single action item for an HR discussion with no further details provided, and adjournment. The meeting is largely procedural.
- HR Discussion (no details or action specified)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a board retreat. The agenda consists of procedural items and the retreat itself.
- Board Retreat
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education will receive updates on the district's capital plan and back-to-school progress. The meeting includes decisions on special education programming for 54 cases and various personnel appointments and resignations.
- Approval of special education programming and services for 27 CPSE and 27 CSE cases
- Probationary appointment of Rosemary Poll ($89,704.00) and Maeve Mccuine ($70,768.00) as school nurses
- Temporary appointment of Brenna Gethers as Office Assistant II ($65,960.00)
- Acceptance of donations including 100 backpacks from Century Country Club and math books from Wayne Groh
- Probationary appointments for six teaching assistants at Ridgeway and Church Street schools
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is convening a special meeting for the HR Committee. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct an HR discussion.
- HR Discussion
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education will vote on special education programming for 109 preschool and 32 school-age students, as recommended by CPSE and CSE. The board will also consider numerous staffing actions, including resignations, appointments, and leaves for classified and certified staff. A budget action authorizes $107,540 from the Reserve for Employee Benefit Accrued Liability to pay unused vacation and sick leave. Public comments will be limited to 25 minutes with three minutes per speaker.
- Approve special education services for 109 CPSE and 32 CSE cases
- Appropriate $107,540 from Reserve for Employee Benefit Accrued Liability for unused vacation and sick leave payouts
- Probationary appointments: Liliana Perez Gomez (Teacher Aide, $27,499) and Jennifer Harris (Teacher Aide, $28,442)
- Probationary teacher appointments: Nancy Ocampo (Social Studies, $78,122) and Marie Sarazin (Elementary, $90,910)
- Resignation of English teacher Patricia Melcher at High School effective 8/15/24
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will consider a consent agenda including approval of donations totaling $15,600, appointment of Title IX and Section 504 compliance officers, and staffing changes. The board will also act on special education programming for 83 preschool and 851 school-age students as recommended by the Committees on Preschool Special Education and Special Education.
- $5,600 donation from PTA for 5th grade trips at Post Road School and $10,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies for High School Gardening & STEM Clubs
- Appointment of Scott Pepper as Title IX Compliance Officer, Deborah Augarten as Section 504 Compliance Officer, and Michelle Melendez as Records Access Officer
- Approval of special education services for 83 CPSE and 851 CSE cases
- Probationary appointments of three teaching assistants and four teachers with salary details (e.g., Jordan Sobo at $72,437)
- Resignations and leaves of absence for multiple certified and classified staff
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special Board of Education meeting for the White Plains City School District. The agenda includes only procedural items (Pledge of Allegiance, Mission Statement) and a single item labeled "HR Discussion" with no further details. The meeting is expected to adjourn after that discussion.
- HR Discussion — no specific topics or actions described in the agenda
REORGANIZATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education met to establish administrative procedures and appointments for the upcoming school year. The agenda included electing board officers, appointing district officials, and renewing professional service contracts.
- Appointment of Michelle Melendez as School District Clerk
- Renewal of external auditing services with Nawrocki Smith LLP
- Renewal of legal counsel contract with Keane & Beane, P.C.
- Appointment of Dr. Jennifer Longobardi as Medical Director at a rate of $35,000
- Appointment of Andrew Levin, MD, as Director of School Health Services
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education held a public hearing regarding the district Code of Conduct and received an update on capital projects. The board reviewed numerous personnel actions, including staff appointments, resignations, and retirements. Additionally, the meeting included the approval of special education services for 43 CPSE and 214 CSE cases.
- Public hearing on the district Code of Conduct
- Approval of special education services for 43 CPSE and 214 CSE cases
- Appointment of Alex Ulloa Lainez as Attendance Liaison at $60,422
- Acceptance of a $750 donation for the David R. Cultice Memorial Fund
- Salary adjustments for custodial staff members Rodolfo Rivera and Jason Dantes
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District HR Committee held a special meeting on June 27, 2024. The agenda consists of procedural openings and an HR discussion, but no specific topics or details were provided.
- HR Discussion
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This special meeting consists of procedural opening items and a session for board review and discussion. The provided agenda does not specify the topics to be discussed or any specific actions to be taken.
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education meeting includes a public hearing regarding the draft Districtwide Safety and Emergency Management Plan for 2024-25. The agenda also covers various personnel actions, including retirements, resignations, and new appointments for certified and classified staff.
- Public hearing on the Districtwide Safety and Emergency Management Plan draft
- Approval of special education services for 45 CPSE and 230 CSE cases
- $500 donation to the Louis and Rose Massaro Scholarship Fund
- Probationary appointment of Arold Dantes as Custodial Worker at $44,958.00
- Probationary appointment of Jessica Batson as Elementary Education Teacher at $97,659
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District HR Committee held a special meeting on June 6, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion regarding human resources.
- HR Discussion
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to canvass the results of the May 21, 2024 budget vote and election. The board will adopt resolutions regarding the 2024-25 budget, two propositions, and the election of three Board of Education members. This is a procedural step to certify the election outcomes.
- Canvass of 2024-2025 budget vote and election
- Adoption of resolutions for 2024-25 budget
- Two propositions to be resolved
- Election of three Board of Education members
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting, designated as Teacher Tenure Night, to consider a series of action items. The board will vote on granting tenure to 27 teachers, approving donations, and handling various staffing and financial matters. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per person, with a total of 25 minutes.
- Tenure appointments for 27 teachers effective 9/1/24, including Greta Daka, Christine Columna, and others
- Donations: $3,500 from Friends of White Plains Public Schools, $5,000 from Peter Barrego, $3,000 from Mark Varian
- Amendment to teacher evaluation contract with Laurie Bauer, increasing from $40,000 to $60,000
- Approval of special education services for 11 CPSE and 39 CSE cases
- Probationary appointments for Ashlee Sims ($97,997) and Patricia Darcy ($78,122)
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-25 budget, discuss a recommended academic calendar modification, and vote on several action items including donations, staffing changes, and grant amendments. The meeting includes procedural items like the pledge, mission statement, and a moment of silence for two retired staff members.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-25 budget
- Revision of 2024-2025 school calendar
- Donations totaling over $25,000 to scholarships and schools
- Probationary appointments for teachers and teaching assistants with salaries listed
- Amendments to Title I and Title III entitlement grants
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting focused on human resources. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance, a mission statement, and an HR discussion, followed by adjournment. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond the routine opening and closing procedures.
- HR discussion
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Mission statement
- Adjournment
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education is meeting to review the proposed 2024-25 budget and receive a capital projects update, along with acting on a series of staffing, special education, and business items. The agenda includes public participation, approval of donations, and various consent action items covering personnel appointments, resignations, and contracts.
- Proposed 2024-25 budget presentation
- Capital projects update
- Approval of donations including $3,600 from Friends of White Plains Public Schools for band/orchestra trip
- Special education services for 36 CPSE and 216 CSE cases
- Probationary appointments for teachers and staff, including salaries like $105,211 for a speech teacher
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District HR Committee will hold a special meeting at Education House. The agenda includes an HR discussion and procedural opening items.
- HR Discussion
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education is holding a regular meeting on March 11, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Education House. The board will hear a presentation on the 2024-25 budget from the superintendent, and will vote on consent items including donations, staffing changes, and several contracts and budget transfers. The meeting also includes a public comment period limited to 25 minutes.
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special Board of Education meeting of the White Plains City School District, convened as an HR Committee session. The agenda contains only procedural items (pledge, mission statement) and a single action item labeled 'HR Discussion' with no details provided, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed.
- HR Discussion (no details provided)
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Mission Statement reading
- Adjournment vote
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING & BUDGET WORKSHOP
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting and budget workshop. The main item is a presentation and discussion of the 2024-2025 non-instructional budget, followed by board updates. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with a total of 25 minutes.
- 2024-2025 Non-Instructional Budget Presentation (discussion/information)
- Public participation with 3-minute limit per person, 25-minute total
- Board updates
- Adjournment motion
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on February 15, 2024, at Education House. The agenda includes only procedural items (Pledge of Allegiance, mission statement) and a single action item labeled 'HR Discussion' with no details provided. The meeting is expected to adjourn after this discussion.
- HR Discussion (no details provided)
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Mission Statement
- Adjournment
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will hear presentations on the building condition survey, construction update, fiscal stress report, and the 2024-2025 instructional budget. The board will also vote on the school calendar, election preparations, donations, and numerous staffing appointments and leaves.
- 2024-2025 Instructional Budget Presentation
- Building Condition Survey Presentation and Construction Update
- Approval of 2024-2025 School Calendar
- Election preparation for May 21, 2024 budget vote and election
- Donations totaling $5,100 from Friends of White Plains Public Schools and other gifts
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special meeting of the White Plains City School District Board of Education, held as an HR Committee meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items (Pledge of Allegiance, mission statement) and a single action item for an HR discussion, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- HR Discussion (no details provided)
- Adjournment of the meeting
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is reviewing an updated long-range plan for 2023-2028 and processing various personnel actions. The meeting includes approvals for special education services, staff appointments, and several community donations.
- Presentation of the Updated Long-Range Plan 2023-24 to 2027-28
- $6,100 in grants from Friends of the White Plains Public Schools
- Approval of 17 CPSE and 66 CSE special education service cases
- Establishment of a new Chief Information Officer position
- Appointment of Xavier Hernandez-Delgado as Director of Facilities and Operations at $140,000.00
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The HR Committee will hold a special meeting to conduct a discussion regarding human resources. No specific personnel actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- HR Discussion