White Plains City School District public meetings in 2023
26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is meeting to approve routine action items, including minutes, donations, special education placements, staffing appointments and resignations, and business operations contracts. The agenda also includes a construction update and public participation. Most items are consent actions, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Donations: $500 (Frank A. Schmidt Memorial Music Award), $2,500 (County Chamber of Commerce INC), $2,020 (Friends of White Plains Public Schools), 100 donuts and hot cocoa from Stop & Shop
- Special education: approval for services for 16 CPSE and 74 CSE cases
- Staffing: provisional, probationary, and leave replacement appointments with salaries (e.g., $56,394, $40,247, $47,661, $82,845)
- Tenure appointments for 8 teachers and counselors, effective various dates in 2023-2024
- Consent to assign investment advisory agreement from Public Trust Advisors, LLC to Flexpoint Ford, LLC
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special board of education meeting for the White Plains City School District, held on December 7, 2023. The agenda includes opening procedures, a single action item for an HR discussion, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed beyond the HR discussion item.
- HR Discussion (Individual Action Item)
- Pledge of Allegiance (Procedural)
- Mission Statement (Procedural)
- Adjournment (Action)
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The Board of Education is meeting to approve various administrative actions, including personnel appointments, staff resignations, and special education service arrangements. The meeting also includes the acceptance of several donations and the authorization of specific budget transfers and reserve appropriations.
- Approval of 31 CPSE and 84 CSE special education service cases
- $165,000 budget transfer for anticipated foster care and student placement costs
- $19,503.76 appropriation for accrued employee vacation day payouts
- Donation of $3,450 from Friends of White Plains Public Schools for Beyond Broadway Dancing
- Approval of audit services with estimated fees not to exceed $20,000
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 meeting. The agenda consists of opening procedures, a single item labeled 'HR Discussion' with no details provided, and adjournment. Aside from the unspecified HR discussion, the meeting is largely procedural boilerplate.
- HR Discussion (no details provided)
- 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 agenda items, including staffing changes, donations, facility use, and business contracts. The board will also act on special education placements and hear public comments.
- Approve donations: dictionaries for 531 third graders, a keyboard for WPHS Fine Arts, and 175 gift bags from Shoprite of Scarsdale
- Approve special education services for 50 CPSE and 46 CSE cases
- Approve classified staffing: resignations, retirements, probationary and provisional appointments, including salaries up to $74,721
- Approve certified staffing: teaching assistant appointments, tenure for Snejana Mateeva, and leave replacements with salaries up to $89,438
- Amend nursing services RFP to include White Glove Community Care at $60/hour for LPNs; extend teacher evaluation services with Laurie Bauer at $1,000/day
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special Board of Education meeting focused on the HR Committee. The agenda includes only procedural items, an HR discussion, and adjournment, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- HR Discussion (no details provided)
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with procedural items, reports from the superintendent on capital projects and facilities, and a series of consent agenda actions. These actions include approving minutes, donations, special education placements, staffing changes, and financial items such as the treasurer's report and fund balance allocations.
- Approval of 74 CPSE and 45 CSE special education cases
- Acceptance of 2022-23 internal audit report on special education financial operations
- Authorization of fund balance allocations, including a $1.5M decrease in Tax Certiorari Reserve to $61.5M
- Approval of budget transfers totaling $1,591,246.42 for GASB 87 lease accounting
- Probationary appointments for food service and teaching assistant positions with hourly rates
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special meeting of the White Plains City School District Board of Education, focused on a human resources discussion. The agenda includes only procedural items (pledge, mission statement) and an HR discussion, followed by adjournment. No specific actions or decisions are listed.
- HR Discussion (no details provided)
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Mission Statement reading
- Adjournment
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider a series of administrative and personnel actions. The agenda includes approving minutes, accepting donations, and arranging special education services for 74 students. The board will also vote on numerous staffing changes, including resignations, retirements, appointments, and leaves of absence, as well as budget transfers and other business operations.
- Approval of special education services for 27 preschool and 47 school-age cases
- Probationary appointments for 16 classified staff, including a nurse at $84,918 and a facilities director
- Probationary appointments for 9 teaching assistants with salaries ranging from $34,347 to $39,322
- Probationary appointments for 5 teachers, including a library media specialist at $120,612
- Approval of 2022-2023 budget transfer for the General Fund
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special board of education meeting for the White Plains City School District, held as a board retreat. The agenda includes only procedural items: opening with the Pledge of Allegiance and mission statement, a single action item for the retreat itself, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Board retreat as the sole action item
- Pledge of Allegiance and mission statement reading
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 a contract extension for energy procurement consulting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings beyond standard approvals.
- $3,000 donation from Friends of White Plains Public Schools for Church Street School auditorium murals
- Approval of special education services for 65 CPSE and 445 CSE cases
- Probationary appointments for teachers including Tonianne Rigano ($76,590), Tina Bernstein ($103,614), and Jade Jacobs ($89,438)
- Extension of EPEX, Inc. energy procurement consultant agreement at $18,450 for 2023-24
- Resignations and retirements including Director of Facilities Frank Stefanelli effective 1/3/24
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 contains only procedural items (Pledge of Allegiance, mission statement) and a single action item labeled "HR Discussion" with no details provided, followed by adjournment. No substantive decisions or specific topics are listed.
- HR Discussion (no details provided)
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 for the 2023-2024 school year. This includes setting the regular meeting schedule, appointing the clerk, treasurer, and other key positions, and extending agreements with legal, auditing, and financial advisors. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items being routine annual appointments and authorizations.
- Appoint Michelle Melendez as School District Clerk, Anthony Anzovino as Treasurer, and Marcy Moskowitz as Deputy Treasurer for 2023-2024
- Extend contract with Tobin & Company for internal claims auditing (year 2 of 5-year engagement)
- Appoint Dr. Jennifer Longobardi (Summit Health) as Medical Director at $35,000 for 2023-2024
- Approve surety bonds covering all district employees, with annual premium of $5,532
- Establish change funds for food services totaling $1,170 across schools
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting that includes a public hearing on the Code of Conduct, a report on State Foundation Aid and American Rescue Funding for 2023-24, and public participation. The board will also vote on numerous consent agenda items, including staffing appointments, resignations, special education placements, and business contracts.
- Public hearing on the Code of Conduct (attachment: CODE OF CONDUCT FINAL2023.pdf)
- Award of BID #F2023-53 for door repair/maintenance to C & M Door Controls, Inc. for 2023-24
- Approval of 7 new probationary teacher appointments with salaries ranging from $61,713 to $92,513
- Approval of special education services for 55 CPSE and 329 CSE cases
- Acceptance of May 2023 Treasurer's Report
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, 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
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 meeting. 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 substantive decisions or proposals are listed.
- HR Discussion (no details provided)
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Mission Statement
- Adjourn the Meeting
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 awarding a $2,788,788 contract for the unit ventilator replacement project at White Plains High School. The board will also vote on tenure appointments for numerous teachers, approve special education services for 161 cases, and handle various staffing actions such as resignations, leaves, and appointments. Public comments will be heard with a three-minute limit per person.
- Award $2,788,788 mechanical contract to Bertussi Contracting Inc. for unit ventilator replacement at White Plains High School
- Grant tenure to 26 teachers effective 8/31/23 (some with later dates)
- Approve special education services for 12 CPSE and 149 CSE cases
- Approve provisional appointment of Yasmin Yarith at $55,560 annual salary
- Approve side letter agreement with CSEA Local 1000
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023-2024 budget and consider a series of routine administrative actions, including approving donations, staffing changes, and special education services. The board will also vote on minutes from the April 10 meeting and appoint election inspectors for the May 16 budget vote.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 proposed adopted budget
- Donations totaling over $20,000 from various donors and organizations
- Appointment of election inspectors for May 16 budget vote
- Approval of special education services for 45 CPSE and 207 CSE cases
- Probationary appointments for teachers and classified staff with salaries listed
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on May 4, 2023, at Education House. The agenda includes only procedural items: opening with the Pledge of Allegiance and mission statement, a discussion of human resources, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.
- HR discussion (no details provided)
- Pledge of Allegiance and mission statement
- Adjournment motion
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education will hear the superintendent's report, including the 2023-24 preliminary budget and a capital projects update, and will vote on consent items such as minutes, calendar revision, donations, facility use, and staffing changes. The meeting includes public participation and special education approvals.
- 2023-24 Superintendent's Preliminary Budget presentation
- Capital Projects Update (HVAC)
- Revision of 2023-2024 School Calendar
- Donations: $12,500 from Friends of WP Public Schools, $1,000 Brown Family Memorial Scholarship, $500 to Music Program
- Award bids: Glass Repair (White Plains Glass and Mirror, Inc.) and Oil Tank Monitoring (American Petroleum Equipment & Construction Co.)
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
This is a special board meeting of the White Plains City School District, focused on a human resources discussion. The agenda includes only procedural items (pledge, mission, announcements) and one action item for HR discussion, followed by adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- HR Discussion (no details provided)
- Adjournment motion
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation on the 2023-2024 non-instructional budget and to act on several staffing items. The board will consider provisional and probationary appointments, substitute appointments, retirements, and two employee settlement agreements. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per person, with a maximum of 25 minutes total.
- 2023-24 Non-Instructional Budget Presentation
- Provisional appointments: Silvia Gutierrez ($47,077) and Astrid Chavez ($72,669) as Information Center Assistant/Translator
- Probationary appointment: Vicky School-Mendez, Elementary Education Teacher, Post Road School, $84,098
- Retirements: Cynthia Demeo (ESOL Teacher) effective 6/30/23; Carla Nelson (Science Teacher) revised to 3/13/23
- Two employee settlement agreements (Employee ID No. 2477 and No. 2162)
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 procedural items and adjournment. No substantive decisions or public discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Motion to enter executive session for Human Resource Committee
- Pledge of Allegiance and mission statement reading
- Adjournment motion
SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING & HS BUILDING ADDITION PRESENTATION WORKSHOP
The White Plains City School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting and workshop to discuss a high school building addition. The board will vote on consent agenda items including HVAC equipment purchases for four schools, staffing appointments, and grant acceptance, followed by a presentation on the high school addition.
- Authorize up to $2,236,200 for Highlands Middle School HVAC equipment
- Authorize up to $601,600 for Church Street Elementary School HVAC equipment
- Authorize up to $1,170,515 for Eastview Middle School HVAC equipment
- Authorize up to $1,815,704 for White Plains High School HVAC equipment
- Accept $11,900 My Brother's Keeper Fellows Grant for 2022-2023
REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
The White Plains Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a superintendent's report on the Long-Range Plan 2022-2027, public comment, and a series of consent agenda items. The board will vote on administrative and staffing appointments, including a new assistant principal, as well as financial reports and an audit plan. The meeting includes procedural items like minutes approval and donations.
- Approve Gabriel Robles as Assistant Principal at Ridgeway School, salary $123,500, probationary period 7/1/23-6/30/27
- Approve 2022-23 Updated Risk Assessment and Corrective Action Plan; internal audit of Financial Operations of Special Education and Billing to Other Districts at $20,000-$22,000
- Appropriate $3,746.09 from Reserve for Employee Benefit Accrued Liability for unused vacation/sick leave payouts
- Accept donations: $150 from Ron and Lauren Ranieri for Ridgeway School lunch balances; $6,000 from Friends of White Plains Public Schools for AVID shirts and 123 Andres performance; 3 Yamaha instruments; book donation from Matt Gold
- Approve special education services for 36 CPSE and 50 CSE cases
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 a pledge, mission statement, and adjournment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public action items other than adjournment.
- Motion to enter executive session for Human Resource Committee meeting
- Pledge of Allegiance and mission statement reading
- Adjournment of the meeting