WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. From Michelle Schoenfeld, City School District. January 4, 2004: The White Plains Board of Education has announced the formation of its Annual Budget  Committee (ABC) for the ninth consecutive year, as it begins the formal process of preparing the2005-06 school budget.  The ABC is an advisory group which provides input, feedback and suggestions to the District. 

Superintendent of Schools, Timothy Connors, and Assistant Superintendent for Business, Terry Scheuers addressing the ABC last February. Photo, WPCNR News Archive.

President Donna McLaughlin said, “The Board is pleased and proud that the budget has passed by an overwhelming majority since the inception of the vote, and believes that the ABC has contributed greatly to that success, through its assistance and support.”

The Committee is comprised of representatives of more than a dozen civic and community organizations and other interested individuals.  The first meeting, on February 2^nd, will include an orientation session for new members, as well as background information. 

 Three meetings with the administration and Board of Education members will follow, on February 9^th, 16^th and March 9^th.  Meetings are held at 7:30 P.M. at Education House, 5 Homeside Lane.   They will include an overview of the budget as well as discussions of key issues and recommendations. 

Anyone wishing to serve on the ABC may call Michele Schoenfeld, District Clerk, at 422-2071, by January 17th.  All of the meetings are open to the public.

The budget process will continue with a Public Hearing on the Superintendent’s Proposed  Budget on Monday, March 21st, at 7:30 P.M., and the adoption of a final budget by the Board on Monday, March 28th.  Another Public Hearing will take place on Monday, May 9th, and the annual Budget Vote, along with the Election of Board of Education members, will be on Tuesday, May 17th, from noon to 9 P.M.