WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. October 31, 2006 UPDATED NOV 1, 2006: Rick Tompkins, a member of the White Plains Board of Education announced his resignation from the Board via a letter sent to the Board. Mr. Tompkins reported growing professional and personal responsibilities as the reason for his resignation. 

Superintendent of Schools Timothy Connors told WPCNR Wednesday morning that the Board of Education has decided to leave Mr. Tompkins' seat open until the May elections. 

The next School Board Elections will be held in May 2007.  Mr. Tompkins former seat and the position held by Michelle Trataros, Board President will be contested. Persons interested in running for the Board of Education should contact Michele Schoenfeld, Clerk to the Board of Education for information about when petitions will be available to file to run for the seats, and eligibility requirements. 

Tompkins was elected to the Board of Education in May, 2004, and has served 27 months. Remaining members of the Board of Education are William Pollak, Peter Bassano, Michelle Trataros, Donna McLaughlin, Rosmarie Eller, and Terry McGuire.