WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. By John F. Bailey. March 31, 2006: White Plains will be receiving $1,658,731 in additional school aid, a 16.7% increase over the $10,120,000 in School Aid expected for the 2006-2007 budget. WP is also in line for an additional  $2,166,630 in capital funds and $183,600 in Pre-Kindergarten money in the budget expected to be passed by  tomorrow by the New York State Assembly and Senate. This windfall has been confirmed to WPCNR by Assemblyman Adam Bradley, speaking to WPCNR this afternoon.

 Superintendent of Schools Timothy Connors told WPCNR the district is awaiting details on how the monies can be used in the current budget, but predicts if the school aid is applicable it would lower the present $165.8 Million Proposed Budget 1% or down to $164.1M. Connors said Terrance Schreurs, Assistant Superintendent for Business was woorking on the impact on the budget for discussion with the Board of Education Monday evening.

Assemblyman Bradley advised WPCNR that Governor George Pataki has 10 days to sign the budget or veto line items. However, Bradley said, he believed the Senate and Assembly had the votes to override particularly on the education issues.

 Mr. Bradley said the money for the increased school aid for White Plains and other towns in the 89th district and across the state came from the $4 Billion New York State surplus, which he attributed to the revived New York State economy.