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The presentation framed the plan as a multi-year fiscal strategy. \"We absolutely intend to do that this year,\" the superintendent said, describing the recommended draw from reserves and the district's intent to stay within the tax levy limit while maintaining services. The plan also detailed how payment-in-lieu-of-tax (PILOT) agreements and the tax-base growth factor affect the tax levy calculation, and noted that the tax base growth factor has been near zero in recent years.

Why it matters: The board must set next year's spending and levy under a tightly constrained tax levy cap. The administration said the recommended use of reserves reduces the near-term tax increase for residents while leaving options to address multi-year fiscal gaps.

Key elements and figures
- Maximum allowable levy (before recommended reserve use): roughly $209,900,000, a 3.33% increase over the prior year, the presentation said.
- Administration recommendation: use $3,300,000 from the debt service reserve fund to reduce the levy to $206,600,000, a 1.68% increase.
- The administration said there is no pension exclusion for 2025–26 in its model; the capital exclusion (net of building aid) is the primary exclusion used in the calculation.
- The presentation described prior one-time uses of reserves for capital and nonrecurring expenses: $3,300,000 over eight years and $24,200,000 for one-time capital-like expenses, per the superintendent's remarks.
- Capital borrowing: district staff said they plan to reduce a previously authorized bond ask from $60,000,000 to about $53,000,000 based on project savings.

State and external uncertainty
The superintendent warned that the governor's executive budget and subsequent legislative action will affect final state aid and the district's modeling. \"We'll have to see what the runs look like following the governor's release of the executive proposal,\" the superintendent said. The presentation noted the New York State School Boards Association and Board of Regents as organizations involved in policy guidance; officials said any state-level changes (for example, to cell-phone policy or foundation aid formulas) would be incorporated once details are released.

Operations and program notes
District staff described efforts to generate efficiencies and alternative revenue, including transportation-route consolidation, contract changes with a new transportation provider, and pursuing leasing and partnership opportunities. Officials said they expect to publish anticipated bus schedules earlier than usual for the 2025–26 year and continue work around staffing for before- and after-school programs in collaboration with the City and the youth bureau.

Enrollment and program priorities
Although the district had earlier demographic projections that showed decline, the superintendent reported the current demography indicates enrollment is trending up modestly rather than down. The long-range plan emphasizes preserving curricular and extracurricular programs while seeking operational efficiencies and voluntary reconfigurations through attrition rather than reductions in force.

Next steps
District staff said they will refine budget projections after the governor's executive budget and with further board committee review, and that the finance committee and board will continue the multi-step adoption process for 2025–26. The superintendent said the district will update the community and take questions as the budget season proceeds.

Ending
Board members thanked the administration and encouraged residents to review the materials posted on the district website and to submit budget questions to the finance team.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting – January 13 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The White Plains City School District superintendent presented an updated long-range plan to the Board of Education, recommending the district apply $3,300,000 from its debt service reserve fund to lower the proposed 2025–26 tax levy increase to a recommended 1.68% (a proposed levy of $206,600,000), down from a statutory-maximum calculation of roughly 3.33%.","taxTitle","WHITE PLAINS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts, New York","taxId",38507,"location","New York","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6672284,"White Plains BOE approves donations, personnel appointments and multiple overnight field trips",0,5729000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2128494-b1b1a443aa2002e7ef628a61aed9bcfb&start=5729&end=5729","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2128494-b1b1a443aa2002e7ef628a61aed9bcfb/thumbnail_5729000.jpg","/articles/6672284/New-York/White-Plains-BOE-approves-donations-personnel-appointments-and-multiple-overnight-field-trips","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6672284-5c3f3d3c3b95088cd662b7598b3d9124/orig.mp4?Expires=1771084225&Signature=LxXjCzCCOGPkWpZZWqZ2emEFfsaLyakiIlDHNXLkD84Nf57tfrM-1sxHAQaXQyrHobkW1ow3JnByTwADWOthG8jGhxcjAUJZo23nyDLATOr-axogDwLfWlRMovFYaoFUzfIU1oCtGhSTPSLg5hJZJ3SDV6nt3uvFk6UgV4LgIkXjhYbJVj0EjzwYijKnbdg5VJdy2n4XPaVUgyHaTRf1nz92VAJdkF-XcJ4tTyDBwP35Il0~V~bWYKa8rY1kQLDmUaoqshXmEBOjKczQ~1QwpLGEnPwaqdnOxVNZPcH2-Y5mQOZzNAd8se-NJ2TWVQD22K3HUSXJClbGk-yMpWC1-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The White Plains City School District Board of Education approved several routine and personnel items during its January meeting, including donations and grants totaling multiple awards, the designation of a hearing officer, the interim appointment of Joseph Spiro at White Plains High School, and approval of overnight student trips.

Donations and grants
The board accepted multiple donations and grants reported by the administration, including:
- $500 from the White Plains PTA Council for an internet-awareness presentation at Highlands Middle School.
- $500 from the White Plains PTA Council to Eastview Middle School for an African dance group performance at an international night celebration.
- $10,675 from Friends of the White Plains Public Schools for five grants: $3,400 for a \"One Book, One School\" program at Ridgeway Elementary; $3,000 for a Nature's Classroom trip for 5th graders at Post Road Elementary; $2,150 for water-quality testing equipment for White Plains High School science research classes; $1,125 for an animal-adaptations program for 4th graders at Post Road Elementary; and $1,000 to bring the Avalon Duo string musicians to White Plains High School orchestra classes and a performance.
- Additional PTA grants: $2,000 for robotics tournament fees and supplies at White Plains High School and Rochambeau; $400 for a collaborative project involving 9th-grade English students; and $1,500 to support a Paper Bag Players performance for grades 1 and 2 at Church Street Elementary.
- A visual color printer donated by Rebecca Hominis and an Infinity starter kit donated for the high school swim team by John Caporella.

Personnel and administrative actions
- Designation of a hearing officer: The board approved the recommendation to designate a hearing officer (motion made and approved by voice vote; mover/second not specified in the transcript).
- Appointment: The board approved the appointment of Joseph Spiro as interim assistant principal at White Plains High School, effective Feb. 3, 2025 through June 30, 2025. The administration noted Spiro could not attend the meeting due to illness; the appointment was approved by voice vote.

Approved overnight field trips
- White Plains High School varsity baseball: approval of an overnight trip to Florida (motion approved by voice vote).
- White Plains High School SEA (S Club/Seed Club as named in the agenda): approval of an overnight trip (motion approved by voice vote).
- Fine arts: approval of an overnight trip for the symphony band and symphony orchestra (motion approved by voice vote).

How the votes were taken
Most items were approved by unanimous voice vote as recorded in the meeting transcript with \"All in favor? Aye.\" The transcript did not record roll-call tallies or named yea/nay votes for these routine items.

Ending
Board members thanked donors and staff; members and administrators encouraged the public to contact the budget team with any questions and noted further committee work on the district's long-range plan and budget.","At its January meeting the White Plains City School District Board of Education approved a package of donations and grants, designated a hearing officer, appointed an interim assistant principal and approved several overnight field trips, all by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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White Plains BOE hears long-range plan, district recommends using reserves to lower 2025–26 tax increase

White Plains BOE approves donations, personnel appointments and multiple overnight field trips