White Plains City School District public meetings in 2021
17 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider action items, including appointing a District Clerk and approving ARP-funded wellness investments for employees. The board will also review summary action items covering special education, staffing, and business operations. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with a 25-minute total cap.
- Appoint Michele Schoenfeld as District Clerk from 1/1/22 until replacement
- Approve CSEA, WPASA, WPTA MOA for ARP wellness investment up to $500 per person
- Approve ARP wellness investment for Central Administration and non-represented employees
- Summary action items for special education, classified/certified staffing, and business operations
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will vote on routine consent items, including staffing changes, special education placements, and business contracts. Notable actions include awarding a $210,000 security services contract to Briger Security Services, creating four new high school teaching positions due to increased newcomer enrollment, and amending a paper/chemical products bid to add a secondary supplier.
- Award security services contract to Briger Security Services, Inc. for $210,000 for 2021-22
- Create 4 new high school teacher positions (English, Spanish, Science, ENL) funded from contingency budget
- Approve special education services for 78 CSE and 14 CPSE cases
- Approve probationary appointments for 3 teaching assistants with salaries up to $35,746.05
- Amend Bid# P2021-17 to add Imperial Bag and Paper Co. as secondary supplier
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda covering staffing appointments, donations, special education services, and financial reports. The board will also hear public comments and recognize staff and community members.
- Acceptance of donations including $10,000 from Subaru White Plains and $1,500 from Friends of White Plains Public Schools
- Approval of special education services for 28 CPSE and 49 CSE cases
- Probationary appointments for cafeteria monitors, office assistants, and a cook/manager with hourly rates from $15.36 to $22.13
- Provisional appointments including security assistants at $37,435.35 and an administrative assistant at $78,754.16
- Acceptance of external auditor's financial statement and management letter for year ended June 30, 2021
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider several personnel actions, including amendments to probationary appointments, resignations, terminations, and a new administrative appointment. The board will also hear public comments and receive the superintendent's report.
- Administrative appointment of Joseph S. Onativia as Assistant Principal at George Washington School, salary $134,500 prorated, probationary period 11/1/21-10/31/25
- Tenure appointments for Teaching Assistants Eddie Martinez, Shameka Loney, and Hannah Coleman
- Resignations of Marlene Rivera (Teaching Assistant) and Colleen Luther (Special Education Teacher)
- Terminations of two employees (IDs #7499 and #6158) under Civil Service Rule 17.3(b)
- Probationary appointment amendments for Teaching Assistants Jasmine Baez and William Davis, Jr. with salary steps
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education is meeting to approve routine consent items, including minutes, donations, staffing changes, and special education placements. The most significant action is a resolution to allocate the 2020-21 fund balance, increasing the Tax Certiorari Reserve by $9,255,522 to a total of $67,333,838, along with other reserve adjustments. The board will also hear a superintendent's report on school reopening and COVID-19 updates.
- Increase Tax Certiorari Reserve by $9,255,522 to $67,333,838
- Increase Capital Expenditures Reserve by $11,597,969 to $15,915,353
- Accept donations totaling $2,075 plus fabric/sewing equipment and guitar amplifiers
- Approve special education services for 32 CPSE and 59 CSE cases
- Approve multiple teaching assistant and teacher appointments, including probationary hires
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education met to approve various personnel actions including retirements, resignations, and new appointments for both classified and certified staff. The agenda also included the approval of special education programs for 462 total cases and several community donations.
- Approval of special education services for 83 CPSE cases and 379 CSE cases
- $3,500 donation from Buckaroot Studios Inc. for Ridgeway School
- $3,500 donation from Winter Films, LLC for White Plains High School
- Approval of $75 donation for the Brown Family Memorial Scholarship
- Acceptance of retirement for District Clerk Michele Schoenfeld effective 12/31/21
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will review the 2021-22 plan for utilizing federal and state funding and vote on several action items, including reapproving the 2021-2022 school calendar with Juneteenth, approving special education placements, and accepting numerous staffing appointments, resignations, and leaves. The meeting also includes public participation and standard procedural items.
- Review of 2021-22 Federal and State Funding Plan
- Reapproval of 2021-2022 School Calendar with Juneteenth holiday on June 20, 2022
- Approval of special education services for 371 CSE and 48 CPSE cases
- Appointment of Hakim Brown as Payroll Clerk at $85,000 (prorated)
- Probationary appointments for teachers including Feona Bailey ($73,615) and Sophy Tejada ($74,021)
REORGANIZATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding its annual reorganization meeting to elect board officers, administer oaths, and approve a slate of appointments and authorizations for the 2021-2022 school year. The agenda is largely procedural, covering routine appointments of district officials, legal counsel, auditors, and various annual resolutions.
- Appoint Michele Schoenfeld as District Clerk, Lindsay Rose Musgrave as Treasurer, and Marcy Moskowitz as Deputy Treasurer
- Appoint Keane & Beane, P.C. as general counsel and Shaw, Perelson, May & Lambert, LLP for tax certiorari
- Approve surety bonds covering district employees with annual premium of $5,101
- Approve $1,170 total change funds for Food Services Program across schools
- Approve Southern Westchester Schools Cooperative Self-Insurance Plan for Workers' Compensation
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will meet via Zoom on June 14, 2021, to conduct public hearings on the Code of Conduct and the Districtwide Safety and Emergency Management Plan, and to vote on consent agenda items including donations, staffing appointments, and special education services. The meeting also includes recognition of retirees and 25-year staff, and a moment of silence for deceased staff members.
- Public hearing on the 20-21 Code of Conduct
- Public hearing on the Districtwide Safety and Emergency Management Plan 2021-22 draft
- Acceptance of donations including $2,000 for the Arthur Stagg Service Award and $2,000 for the Mark Stagg and Steve Shell Business Achievement Scholarship from the Stagg Family Foundation Inc.
- Approval of special education services for 73 preschool and 254 school-age cases, and settlement of Impartial Hearing Case No. 648862
- Probationary appointments of six teachers with salaries ranging from $61,475 to $97,650
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider a collective bargaining agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and a series of staffing actions, including appointments, resignations, and leaves. The board will also hear public comments and receive the superintendent's report.
- Ratify Memorandum of Agreement with CSEA White Plains School Unit 9236, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
- Approve summer school appointments, including Security Assistant Bernard Washington at $23.95/hour and clerical support positions
- Approve tenure appointments for 25 teachers effective August 2021
- Approve probationary appointments for three new teachers with salaries ranging from $61,475 to $82,783
- Approve return of five food service workers from furlough due to increased in-person instruction
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will meet via Zoom to hold a public hearing on the proposed 2021-2022 budget and consider a series of consent agenda items, including donations, staffing appointments, and special education services. The meeting also includes public participation and a moment of silence for former staff members.
- Public hearing on 2021-2022 proposed adopted budget
- Acceptance of donations totaling over $25,000, including $12,200 from Friends of White Plains Public Schools
- Appointment of 18 summer technology support staff at $19.92/hour
- Probationary appointments of five teachers with salaries ranging from $73,615 to $98,320
- Approval of special education services for 59 CPSE and 264 CSE cases
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education met via Zoom to review various administrative actions, including special education service approvals and staff appointments. Key discussions included a budget transfer to fund an energy performance lease and debt service reserve, as well as the rejection of a masonry repair bid.
- Budget transfer to fund remaining portion of $2,938,926 Energy Performance Lease
- Rejection of Bid #F2021-51 for Exterior Wall Masonry and Mortar Repairs due to incomplete specifications
- Approval of $21,066.06 to fund accrued employee benefits for unused vacation and sick leave
- Acceptance of various donations including $5,000 for the Margaret L. Kurtz Memorial Scholarship Fund
- Approval of 24 CPSE and 212 CSE special education service cases
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING & BUDGET WORKSHOP
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting and budget workshop. The board will discuss the 2021-2022 budget and vote on several action items, including special education placements, staffing changes, and business operations contracts. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with a total of 25 minutes.
- Approval of special education services for 69 school and 9 preschool cases
- Budget transfers of $695,573.91 for district-wide infrastructure projects
- Change order for Church Street School gas pipeline: $53,963.83 (new contract sum $109,063.83)
- Triton Construction amendment for maintenance project supervision at 3.5% fee
- Participation in Clarkstown Cooperative Fuel bid for 2021-2022
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the Districtwide Safety and Emergency Management Plan and receive the Superintendent's preliminary budget for 2021-22. The board will also vote on consent items including budget transfers, contract awards, and staffing actions.
- Public hearing on Districtwide Safety and Emergency Management Plan
- 2021-22 Superintendent's Preliminary Budget presented
- Budget transfers of $3,465,003.84 for one-time purchases (BOCES payoff, equipment, PPE)
- Award bids: locksmith (Thompson Lock Co.), athletic field maintenance (Field Pro Enterprises), HVAC (Clean Air Quality Service, Joseph Lombardo Plumbing), pump repairs (A & C Furia Electric Motors), radiator covers (National Installation & GC Corp.)
- Approve $52,567.58 from reserve for employee benefit accrued liability
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2021-2022 non-instructional budget and vote on several action items, including special education services, staffing changes, and contracts. The board will also consider awarding contracts for universal pre-kindergarten programs and other services. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per person, with a maximum of 25 minutes total.
- Proposed 2021-2022 non-instructional budget presented by Superintendent
- Award UPK half-day contract to Family Services of Westchester for 80 children at $2,500/child
- Award UPK full-day contracts to White Plains YMCA (94 children), Little Disciples Learning Center (82), YWCA White Plains Childcare Center (16), Cerebral Palsy of Westchester (9) at $8,000/child
- Award boiler/burner repair services bid to Peak Performance and Service, Inc. for 2021-2022
- Reject stage rigging bid due to high costs and rebid for 2021-2022
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will meet via Zoom to hear the Superintendent's report, including a fiscal stress report and the proposed 2021-2022 instructional budget. The board will also vote on consent agenda items such as approving the school calendar, accepting donations, and numerous staffing actions. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person, with a maximum of 25 minutes total.
- 2021-2022 proposed instructional budget presentation
- Approval of 2021-2022 school calendar
- Donations: two flutes, $500 from Mobil Gas Station, three library carts
- Special education services for 65 CSE and 18 CPSE cases
- Probationary appointment of nurse Diana Lopez at $68,121.76
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will meet via Zoom to consider consent agenda items, including staffing changes, tenure appointments, donations, and a budget modification. The meeting includes public participation and is largely procedural, with most items recommended for approval as a block.
- Approve $17,469.58 from Reserve for Employee Benefit Accrued Liability for unused vacation/sick leave payouts
- Approve donations: $8,415 from Friends of White Plains Public Schools, $1,816 for Greenstein Memorial Music Scholarship, $1,000 for Dr. Leonard G. Rhodes Memorial Fund, $425 for Philip Barnett Memorial Scholarship, violin for Church Street School, gift cards for Rochambeau PBIS
- Approve agreement with Westchester County for voting machines for May 18, 2021 budget vote and election; appoint Elizabeth Scardino (R) and Candida Chabrier (D) to Board of Registration
- Approve tenure for 8 teachers including Angela Alvarez, Molly Pace, Meghan Raderstrong, Karen O'Brien, Sarah Reynolds, Gregory Bart, Katherine Esswein, Jennifer Villani
- Approve Julie Cangro as Director of Human Resources at $144,000 annual salary, effective 2/22/21