White Plains City School District public meetings in 2022
24 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 12, 2022, to consider consent agenda items including donations, staffing changes, and business contracts. Key actions include approving donations, awarding a natural gas cooperative bid, and authorizing a strength and conditioning training services contract.
- Donations: $12,500 Subaru Adopt a Classroom grant, $1,500 Westchester County School Music Association, $10,000 Stop & Shop gift cards for school pantry
- Natural gas cooperative bid awarded to Direct Energy Business for 12/1/22-8/31/24 at $0.908/mmBtu basis, with NYMEX commodity locked at $5.513/DT
- Strength and Conditioning Training Services contract to Velocity Sports Performance - Westchester for $21,120 for 2022-2023, hourly rates $80-$90 through 2026-2027
- Special education services for 17 CPSE and 73 CSE cases
- Tenure appointments for five teaching assistants
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special meeting of the White Plains City School District Board of Education. The board will consider a motion to go into executive session for a Human Resource Committee discussion, followed by adjournment. The agenda contains no public action items other than the procedural opening and adjournment.
- Motion to enter executive session for Human Resource Committee
- Pledge of Allegiance and mission statement reading
- Adjournment of the meeting
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will meet to approve routine consent items, including donations, facility use, special education services, and numerous staffing appointments. The board will also accept the September 2022 Treasurer's Report and the external auditor's annual financial statement.
- Donations: $5,000 from Friends of the White Plains Public Schools for Parent University; $500 from Donna Joseph for a scholarship; music books from Bill Miro
- Special education services for 30 CPSE and 88 CSE cases
- Probationary appointment of Anthony Anzovino as Treasurer at $121,000
- Probationary appointments of four teachers, including Erin DiMartino at $107,657 and Joanna Fusco at $120,151
- Acceptance of September 2022 Treasurer's Report and external auditor's financial statement for year ended June 30, 2022
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on November 9, 2022, at 5:30 PM. The board will move into executive session for a Human Resource Committee meeting, with no other substantive public agenda items. The meeting is largely procedural, including the pledge, mission statement, and adjournment.
- Executive session for Human Resource Committee discussion
- Pledge of Allegiance and mission statement reading
- Adjournment motion
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special meeting of the White Plains City School District Board of Education. The board will consider a motion to go into executive session for a Human Resource Committee meeting, followed by procedural items and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public discussions are on the agenda.
- Motion to enter executive session for Human Resource Committee
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Mission statement reading
- Adjournment
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine consent items, including donations, facility use, special education placements, staffing appointments, and business contracts. Key actions include accepting a $18,000 donation for the 'Beyond Broadway' dance program and awarding a tutoring services contract to The Learning Shop, Inc. at $67.50 per hour.
- $18,000 donation from Friends of White Plains Public Schools for 'Beyond Broadway' dance program
- Tutoring services contract with The Learning Shop, Inc. at $67.50/hour for 2022-2023
- Amendment to Saint Elizabeth University SEL consultant contract for $60,000 via IDEA grant
- Special education placements: 19 CPSE and 35 CSE cases
- Staffing actions include tenure for Deborah Hickey and multiple appointments/resignations
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special meeting of the White Plains City School District Board of Education. The board will move into executive session for a Human Resource Committee discussion, followed by a motion to adjourn. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Executive session for Human Resource Committee meeting
- Motion to adjourn
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will vote on consent agenda items including special education placements, staffing changes, and financial approvals. Key financial actions include amending the fund balance allocation to increase the Tax Certiorari Reserve by $1,076,436 and approving amendments to coach bus and nursing service contracts. The meeting also includes public participation and routine procedural items.
- Increase Tax Certiorari Reserve by $1,076,436 to $61,076,436
- Approve special education services for 21 CPSE and 20 CSE cases
- Approve leave replacements for teachers, including Jared Mesibov ($60,502) and Julia Furlipa ($72,306)
- Approve probationary appointments for Katie Hengel ($75,088) and Arelis Rodriguez ($87,379)
- Amend coach bus services contract to include American Dream Coaches, Inc. for 2022-23
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on September 7, 2022. The board will entertain a motion to go into executive session for a Human Resource Committee meeting. The agenda includes opening procedures, an HR discussion, and adjournment. No public action items are listed.
- Motion to enter executive session for Human Resource Committee meeting
- HR Discussion (closed session)
- Adjournment
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2022, with a consent agenda covering routine items: approving minutes, accepting donations, facility use, special education placements, and numerous staffing actions (appointments, leaves, resignations). The board will also hear a communications audit report and public comments.
- Donations totaling $18,103 for scholarships and memorial funds
- Approval of facility use for Hunter College, Grace Church, and Badger Swim Club
- Special education services for 31 CPSE and 112 CSE cases
- Provisional appointments: Lynn Cottini ($24,603.47), David McAllister ($40,609.89), Delilah Mena ($61,243.60)
- Bid award for bakery products for 2022-2023 school year
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider a series of routine administrative actions, including approving minutes, accepting donations, and authorizing special education services. The board will also vote on numerous staffing appointments, leaves, resignations, and retirements, as well as contract extensions for Universal Pre-Kindergarten services. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Donations: $10,000 from Larson Family Trust for WPHS Jonathan Larson Scholarship; chairs, saxophone, and 5,200 gallons of fuel oil from Irvington School District
- Special education services for 127 CPSE and 434 CSE cases
- Probationary appointments for custodial and cafeteria staff, including salaries up to $47,573.50
- Provisional appointments for security assistants, office assistants, and athletic trainer, with salaries up to $52,918.12
- Extension of UPK half-day and full-day services contracts with Family Services of Westchester for 2022-2023, pending grant approval
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special meeting of the White Plains City School District Board of Education. The agenda includes only procedural items: opening, an executive session, and adjournment, with no specific action items or discussion topics listed.
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Mission Statement
- Executive Session
- Adjournment
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 5, 2022, to consider consent agenda items including approval of minutes, donations, special education placements, staffing changes, and contract extensions. The board will also receive a report on State Foundation Aid and American Rescue Plan funding for 2022-23.
- Approve $48,000 extension for Saint Elizabeth University for social-emotional learning consultant services
- Approve $33.79/hour security guard rate with Briger Security Services, Inc.
- Approve $219,462 amendment for counseling services with Student Assistive Services Corporation
- Approve donations totaling $10,266 for scholarships and grants
- Approve 8 probationary teacher appointments with salaries up to $97,818
REORGANIZATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding its annual reorganization meeting to elect officers, appoint district officials, and approve contracts and authorizations for the 2022-2023 school year. The agenda is largely procedural, covering routine appointments and renewals.
- Appoint Michelle Melendez as School District Clerk, Marcy Moskowitz as Treasurer, and Anthony Anzovino as Deputy Treasurer
- Appoint Tobin & Company for internal claims auditing and Cullen & Danowski for internal auditing, each with up to four annual renewals
- Appoint Dr. Jennifer Longobardi, Summit Health, as Medical Inspector at $35,000 for 2022-2023
- Authorize surety bonds covering district employees, with annual premium of $5,455
- Designate the Journal News as official newspaper for 2022-23
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special board of education meeting for the White Plains City School District. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance, mission statement, a human resources discussion, an executive session, and adjournment. The only action item is to adjourn the meeting; the HR discussion is listed without details.
- HR Discussion (no details provided)
- Executive Session
- Adjournment motion
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education meeting includes public hearings on the Districtwide Safety and Emergency Management Plan and the Code of Conduct. The agenda also covers the recognition of numerous retirees, acceptance of various scholarship donations, and several personnel appointments.
- Public hearing on the Districtwide Safety and Emergency Management Plan
- Public hearing on the Code of Conduct
- Acceptance of $7,000 donation from White Plains High School Alumni Association
- Probationary appointment of Michelle Melendez as School District Clerk at $87,500.00
- Probationary appointment of Gary Johnson as School Technology Specialist at $72,406.22
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to act on a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the White Plains Teachers Association, covering July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026. The board will also consider numerous staffing actions, including probationary appointments, resignations, and leaves, as well as award contracts for educational services. Public comments will be heard with a three-minute limit per person.
- Memorandum of Agreement with White Plains Teachers Association, effective 7/1/22-6/30/26
- Probationary appointments for 14 teachers and staff, with salaries ranging from $72,306 to $100,728
- Award RFP to Novak Educational Consulting for MTSS needs assessment, contract term 6/1/22-6/30/23
- Award RFP to Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education (CORE, Inc.) for Science of Reading Training, contract term 6/1/22-6/30/23
- Approval of special education services for 27 CPSE and 52 CSE cases
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This special meeting of the White Plains City School District Board of Education is primarily to canvass the results of the May 17, 2022 budget vote and election, adopting resolutions on the 2022-23 budget, three propositions, and the election of two board members. The agenda also includes routine items such as the pledge, mission statement, superintendent's report, public participation, and summary action items for staffing and finance.
- Canvass of 2022-2023 budget vote and election
- Adoption of resolutions on 2022-23 budget, three propositions, and election of two board members
- Public participation with 3-minute limit per person, 25-minute total
- Summary action items for classified staffing, certified staffing, and business & finance
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education met to conduct a public hearing on the 2022-2023 proposed adopted budget. The agenda also included approving various staff appointments, resignations, and several educational donations.
- Public Hearing on the 2022-2023 Proposed Adopted Budget
- $12,200 donation from the Friends of White Plains Public Schools for four grants
- Appointment of Election Inspectors for the May 17, 2022 Budget Vote and Election
- Approval of 30 CPSE and 92 CSE special education service cases
- $200 per school donation from the Beautification Foundation for gardening projects
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education will vote on routine consent items, including approving minutes, donations, facility use, special education placements, staffing changes, and two service contracts funded by grants. The most notable action is awarding a $40,000 contract to New York Peace Institute for restorative practices training, funded by the federal American Rescue Plan.
- Award $40,000 contract to New York Peace Institute for restorative practices training (ARPA-funded)
- Award $30,000 contract to Latino U College Access for college mentorship and financial aid services
- Accept donations: $1,236 for Lois Van Epps Scholarship, $300 for Philip Barnett Memorial Scholarship, microwave for Mamaroneck Avenue School
- Approve special education services for 21 CPSE and 46 CSE cases
- Approve staffing changes including new School District Clerk at $78,000 and Senior Payroll Clerk at $89,500
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will hear the superintendent's preliminary budget for 2022-23, accept public comments, and vote on consent agenda items including school calendar, donations, special education placements, staffing changes, and business operations. The meeting includes procedural items like the pledge, mission statement, and moment of silence.
- 2022-23 Superintendent's Preliminary Budget presented
- Approval of 2022-2023 school calendar
- Donations: $5,000 from Friends of WP Schools, $3,000 for Rita Varian Art Scholarship, $918 for Philip Barnett Memorial Scholarship
- Special education placements: 17 CPSE and 54 CSE cases
- Staffing: retirements, resignations, leave replacements, probationary appointments (e.g., Danielle Metlitz at $92,157)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education approved a resolution for a 2022 Bond Referendum to fund various district-wide improvements. The plan includes ventilation, filtration, and air conditioning upgrades, as well as renovations at eight school facilities. The total estimated cost is $71,400,000, to be funded by $60,000,000 in serial bonds and $11,400,000 from the 2019 capital reserve fund.
- Authorization of $71,400,000 for construction projects including a new 50,000 sq. ft. addition at White Plains High School
- Approval of $60,000,000 in serial bonds and use of $11,400,000 from the 2019 capital reserve fund
- Adoption of a Negative Declaration for the SEQRA review of the 2022 Bond Referendum Project
- Resolution for HVAC improvements not to exceed $26,365,365
- Approval of temporary salary adjustments for two classified staff members
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including a settlement agreement with a classified staff member. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as public participation and the superintendent's report. The board may enter executive session before adjourning.
- Approval of Settlement Agreement and General Release with Employee ID #6221, signed January 24, 2022
- Summary action items for special education, classified staffing, certified staffing, and business & operations
- Public participation with 3-minute limit per person, 25-minute total
- Executive session scheduled
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on January 10, 2022. The board will hear a presentation on the Long-Range Plan for 2021-2026, and will vote on consent agenda items including donations, special education placements, staffing changes, and routine approvals. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person, with a total of 25 minutes.
- Donations: $3,000 from Friends of White Plains Public Schools for outdoor tables/benches at WPHS; $1,000 from Dr. Terri Thomas Klemm for Dorothy H. Thomas Memorial Scholarship
- Special education: approval for services for 23 CPSE and 56 CSE cases
- Staffing: probationary appointments for cafeteria monitors, cooks, pool attendant, teacher aides; provisional appointments for office assistant, custodian, food service
- Salary adjustment: Sergio Alfonso to $125,000 effective July 1, 2021
- Retirements: four teachers (Catherine Mahoney, Caren Levant, Edward O'Donnell, Christine Ciofolo) and resignation of Alessandra Torello