WPCNR ALBANY ROUNDS. From Assemblyman Adam T. Braley (89th A.D.) November 19, 2007: Assemblyman Adam Bradley (D-White Plains) announced that the White Plains school district received $1.1 million to be dedicated in “Contract for Excellence” programs to help students close the achievement gap. The district commits to use the money to make needed improvements and increase student performance through targeted programs such as class size reduction, lengthened school day, and full-day pre-k and kindergarten.
“I am delighted that White Plains will receive funding through the ‘Contract for Excellence’ program,” Bradley said. “This program begins a new era in school financing, ensuring more accountability and transparency. The Assembly has insisted on accountability for years to raise the bar in our schools and White Plains is a deserving district because of their ongoing commitment to Pre-Kindergarten and other innovative programs.”
The “Contract for Excellence” between the state and school districts means schools receive significant funding, but with the requirement of academic progress, as determined by existing benchmarks, to use proven strategies to improve the standards and success of our schools.
“The ‘Contract for Excellence’ program will improve student achievement through accountability,” Bradley said. “Our schools need more resources coupled with reform to help them succeed. This initiative is a step towards ensuring even more academic opportunities for White Plains students.”
