White Plains City School District public meetings in 2025
33 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will meet to approve personnel appointments, resignations, and tenure for certified and classified staff. The board will also consider the approval of multiple donations and grants for school programs and student activities.
- Approval of 115 special education cases (19 CPSE and 96 CSE)
- $8,300 in gift cards for White Plains High School from DUNKIN
- $5,950 in grants from The Friends of White Plains Public Schools for trips and books
- Middle School PTA grants including $3,300 for 8th grade T-shirts and $2,500 for Grit Ninja
- Provisional appointment of a Junior Accountant at $73,901
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting for the HR Committee. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct an HR discussion.
- HR Discussion
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will discuss capital projects and decide on staffing appointments and resignations. The board is also reviewing programming and services for 108 special education cases.
- Approval of 21 CPSE and 87 CSE special education programming cases
- Grant of $3,000 from Friends of White Plains Public Schools for Post Road Outdoor Classroom
- Grant of $1,850 for Anja Dance Company performance at Eastview International Celebration
- Probationary appointment of Laura Garcia Farfan as Special Education Teacher at George Washington School ($89,402)
- Probationary appointment of Brittany Nelson as Elementary Teacher at Middle School - Eastview ($96,252)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special HR Committee meeting. The board will consider a resolution to deny a parent's appeal regarding a principal's short-term out-of-school suspension of a student.
- Denial of parent/guardian appeal for student ID # 516326 regarding a suspension dated October 3, 2025
- HR Discussion
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is convening a special meeting to conduct an HR discussion. The agenda includes an end of summer meeting discussion.
- HR Discussion
- End of Summer Meeting discussion
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education will approve minutes from September, accept donations including $18,000 for the Beyond Broadway Dance program, and authorize various staff appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence.
- Approval of $18,000 grant for Beyond Broadway Dance program
- Approval of $18,000 grant for Eastview Middle School
- Approval of $2,600 grant for AP History trip
- Acceptance of classified staff resignations and appointments
- Approval of tenure appointments for Teaching Assistants
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting on October 6, 2025, at Ed House. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a Board Retreat.
- Board Retreat discussion
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 hold an HR discussion.
- HR Discussion
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will discuss the 2025-2026 opening update and approve various personnel changes. The board is also reviewing programming and services for 101 special education cases.
- Approval of special education programming for 56 CPSE and 45 CSE cases
- Probationary appointment of Jesse Drury as Business Education Teacher at $83,106
- Probationary appointment of Marymilt Duran as School Psychologist at $99,021
- Provisional appointment of Liz Gonzales as Office Assistant I at $47,232
- Acceptance of 25 backpacks from Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and 150-200 school supply kits from Century Country Club
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is holding a special HR Committee meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct an HR discussion.
- HR Discussion
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is meeting for a special session designated as the End of Summer Meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and a discussion regarding the end of summer meeting.
- Discussion of End of Summer Meeting
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education holds a special meeting to act on staffing and special education matters. The board will approve 220 new or adjusted special education programs and services for students with disabilities, and take personnel actions including resignations, provisional appointments, and permanent appointments across classified and certified staff roles.
- Approval of special education programs for 26 preschool students (CPSE) and 194 school-age students (CSE)
- Acceptance of 9 classified staff resignations including security assistants and office assistants
- Approval of 4 provisional appointments with salaries ranging from $45,402 to $87,485
- Approval of 6 probationary teacher appointments with salaries from $73,886 to $107,482
- Approval of 5 teaching staff resignations including social studies and special education teachers
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education will discuss a Summer 2025 update and decide on programming for 593 special education cases. The meeting includes votes on various staff resignations, probationary appointments, and tenure for teaching assistants.
- Approval of special education programming for 49 CPSE and 544 CSE cases
- Acceptance of donations including $1,996.04 for Post Road School and labor for High School Staff Lounge renovation from Reach Church
- Probationary appointments for 12 teaching assistants with salaries ranging from $32,903 to $40,511
- Provisional appointments for two Office Assistants II with salaries of $58,098 and $52,175
- Approval of 2025-26 Board Committee Assignments
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education HR Committee will meet for a special session. The agenda consists of procedural items and a discussion regarding human resources.
- HR Discussion
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education will conduct a public hearing regarding the Code of Conduct. The meeting includes votes on various staffing appointments, resignations, and the approval of several student scholarships.
- Public hearing on the Code of Conduct
- $30,000 Rafaello Pantanelli Scholarship for 6 students
- $5,000 donation from City of White Plains Department of Finance for Mamaroneck Avenue school Nature Club
- Approval of programming and services for 56 CPSE and 365 CSE special education cases
- Probationary appointment of two school nurses at $83,358 each
REORGANIZATION MEETING
The Board of Education is meeting to elect its leadership and appoint key district officers and professional service providers for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also establish the schedule for future regular meetings.
- Election of Board President and Vice President
- Appointment of Michelle Melendez as School District Clerk
- Appointment of Dr. Jennifer Longobardi as Medical Director at a rate of $35,000
- Contract extensions for legal counsel Keane & Beane, P.C. and bond counsel Hawkins, Delafield, and Wood, LLP
- Appointment of auditing firms Tobin & Company, Nawrocki Smith LLP, and Cullen & Danowski, LLP
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
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education will conduct a public hearing on the 2025-26 Districtwide Safety and Emergency Management Plan. The Board is also reviewing various staffing changes, special education placements, and several scholarship donations.
- Public hearing on the Districtwide Safety and Emergency Management Plan 2025-26
- $25,000 donation for the Rafaello Pantanelli Scholarship from Oakland Trading Corp.
- Approval of programming and services for 369 CSE and 31 CPSE special education cases
- Temporary appointment of Caitlin Lopez as Office Assistant II at $65,960.00
- Tenure appointments for Teaching Assistants Anyelina Galvez and Heather Hendrickson
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is meeting for a special session focused on the HR Committee. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct an HR discussion.
- HR Discussion
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is meeting to approve several construction bids for the White Plains High School Addition Project. The body is also considering a budget transfer to fund ceramic tile flooring at the high school using existing savings.
- General Construction contract (Contract G) to UniMak, LLC for $17,162,000.00
- HVAC Construction contract (Contract M) to Bertussi Contracting Inc. for $4,188,188.00
- Electrical Construction contract (Contract E) to Global Electrical Contracting of Westchester, Inc. for $3,075,291.00
- Civil and Site Construction contract (Contract C) to Siteworks Contracting Corp. for $1,402,006.00
- Budget transfer of $210,000.00 for ceramic tile flooring at White Plains High School
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education will meet to conduct the official canvass of the May 20, 2025, vote. The body will consider resolutions regarding the 2025-26 budget, two propositions, and the election of two Board members.
- Canvass of 2025-2026 Budget Vote
- Election of two Board of Education members
- Resolutions regarding two budget propositions
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education holds a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 budget and considers routine personnel actions, donations, and special education placements. The board will also vote on minutes, election inspectors for the May 20 budget vote, and numerous staffing changes including retirements, leaves, and appointments.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 budget (WPPS newsletter attached)
- Donations totaling over $18,000 for scholarships and programs, plus $3,500 PTA grant for SEED trip and $4,276.30 music department grants
- Teacher tenure recommendation presentation
- Approval of special education placements for 72 CPSE and 320 CSE cases
- Appointment of Marlon Munroe ($77,661) and William Seus ($111,477) to classified positions
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a procedural special board meeting with no specific action items. The only substantive agenda item is an HR discussion, with no further details provided. The meeting includes opening ceremonies and adjournment.
- HR discussion (no details provided)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting for the HR Committee. The primary purpose of the session is to conduct an HR discussion.
- HR Discussion
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will review the proposed 2025-26 budget and discuss special education programming. The meeting includes voting on personnel appointments and the approval of various student scholarships and donations.
- Proposed 2025-26 Budget presentation
- Approval of 40 CPSE and 244 CSE special education cases
- Increase of polling places from five to six, adding El Centro Hispano
- $5,000 donation from Rochambeau Youth Climate Fund
- Appointment of Head Custodian at $90,240 and Electrician at $85,808
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
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education is meeting to discuss the 2025-26 Superintendent's Preliminary Budget and vote on action items including personnel changes, special education placements, and donations. The board will also hear public comments and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Presentation of the 2025-26 Superintendent's Preliminary Budget
- Donations approved: $8,250 from Friends of White Plains Public Schools for three grants, $4,200 from WPHS PTA for band/orchestra, and $100 for the Philip Barnett Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Approval of 147 special education placements (23 preschool, 124 school-age)
- Acceptance of three classified staff retirements and two teaching assistant retirements
- Probationary appointments of two teachers (ENL and Special Education) with salaries of $97,681 and $78,122 prorated
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special meeting of the White Plains City School District Board of Education with a single substantive agenda item: an HR discussion. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items (Pledge of Allegiance, Mission Statement, and adjournment). No specific details about the HR discussion are provided in the agenda.
- HR Discussion (no further details given)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING & NON INSTRUCTIONAL BUDGET PRESENTATION
The White Plains City School District Board of Education holds a special meeting to receive a presentation on the 2025-2026 non-instructional budget and an update on capital projects. Public comments are allowed for up to 25 minutes total. No votes on the budget are scheduled at this meeting.
- 2025-2026 Non-Instructional Budget Presentation (discussion/information)
- Capital Projects Update (attached PDF: 25-0221 WPSD BOE Capital Projects Update Feb 2025.pdf)
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education will review the 2025-2026 instructional budget and a presentation from the Public Consulting Group. The Board is also deciding on the 2025-2026 academic calendar and arrangements for the May 20, 2025, budget vote and election.
- Approval of the 2025-2026 Academic Calendar
- Authorization for the May 20, 2025, Annual Board of Education Budget Vote and Election
- Approval of $10,000 for E. Glenn Creative Writing and HBCU Scholarships
- Approval of 27 CPSE and 62 CSE special education programming cases
- Probationary appointment of Peloson Richard as Teacher Aide at $26,741.00
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education holds a special HR Committee meeting. The agenda includes a pledge, mission statement, and a single action item labeled 'HR Discussion' with no further detail. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.
- HR Discussion (no details provided)
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education will discuss an updated long-range plan and recognize fall 2024 scholar athletes. The board is also considering several personnel appointments, leave extensions, and special education service arrangements.
- Updated Long-Range Plan 2024-25 to 2028-29 presentation
- Approval of 27 CPSE and 89 CSE special education cases
- Donations including $10,675 from Friends of White Plains Public Schools for 5 grants
- PTA grants of $2,000 for Robotics Teams and $400 for a SAIL/9th grade English project
- Increase in inventory of positions for 1.0 FTE Electrician, 0.5 FTE Office Assistant II, and 0.1562 FTE Food Service Helper
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