Board of Education
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BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS
Board Members
- Rosemarie Eller
- Cayne Letizia
- Charlie Norris
- Sheryl Brady
- Craig Mondschein
- Jessica Buck
- Valerie Daniele
Rosemarie Eller
ROSEMARIE ELLER
President
Term Expires 2026
Rosemarie Eller has been a member of the Board of Education since 2005 and is currently President of the Board. She has two children who have attended White Plains Schools.
Very active in the community, Ms. Eller has been President of the Education Club of Mt. Hope A.M.E. Zion Church and a Sunday School teacher there; a past member of the Board of Directors of Happy Harbor Child Care Center, and a recipient of a Certificate of Recognition for development of youth from the White Plains Youth Bureau.
A graduate of Adelphi University, Ms. Eller is an Associate Director at Pfizer Inc.
Currently Mrs. Eller serves on the Board's Finance/Audit, Policy and Human Resources Committees. She also represents the Board on the White Plains Youth Bureau.
Cayne Letizia
CAYNE LETIZIA
Vice President
Term Expires 2024
Cayne Letizia, Board Vice President, was elected to the board in 2015 and has been a White Plains resident since 2010. Three of his children attend White Plains Schools.
A graduate of St. Bonaventure University, Dr. Letizia holds a Master’s degree in Education and a Ph.D. in Language Literacy & Learning, both from Fordham University. With 24 years’ experience as an educator, he is currently an English Teacher in the Chappaqua Central School District.
He currently serves as Secretary and has been a Board of Director for The Westchester Putnam School Board Association since 2016.
Dr. Letizia serves on the Board’s Curriculum and Human Resources Committees, and represents the Board on the City’s Recreation Advisory Committee.
Charlie Norris
CHARLIE NORRIS
Term Expires 2025
Charlie Norris was elected to the Board of Education in 2007 and has been a resident of White Plains since 1987. His two children graduated from White Plains High School.
Mr. Norris is a graduate of SUNY/Stonybrook and has a J.D. degree from New York Law School. He practices law in White Plains. Active in the schools before his Board election, Mr. Norris has been a member of the Annual Budget Committee, the District's Strategic Planning Core Team, and was PTA president at White Plains High School – the first male to serve in that role. He has served on the Board of the White Plains Youth Soccer League. Mr. Norris serves on the Board's Human Resources and Special Education Committees. He also represents the Board on PTA Council and the Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association.
Sheryl Brady
SHERYL BRADY
Term Expires 2025
Sheryl Brady has been a White Plains resident for 36 years and was first elected to the Board of Education in 2007. All four of her children are proud graduates of the White Plains Schools.
Sheryl holds a Bachelor’s degree from Purchase College and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Mathematics from Cornell University where she was a Danforth Fellow. Formerly, she was an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Mathematics Department at Purchase College, and currently, she is Manager of Operations and Client Services at Bennett International Education Consultancy as well as a teacher in the Congregation Kol Ami Religious School.
An active member of the White Plains school and greater community, Sheryl previously served as President of the Post Road PTA and PTA Council and was a member of the District’s Strategic Planning Core Team and Annual Budget Committee.
On the Board, Sheryl serves on the Curriculum, Special Education, and Policy Committees. She has also been Board liaison to the PTA Council and the Westchester Putnam School Boards Association. In addition, Sheryl serves on the Southern Westchester BOCES Board of Education.
Craig Mondschein
CRAIG MONDSCHEIN
Term Expires 2027
A resident of White Plains since 2012, Mr. Mondschein was elected to the Board in 2024. Mr. Mondschein previously served on the White Plains Schools Finance / Audit committee as a community member from 2017 to 2024. Two of his children are graduates of White Plains Schools.
Mr. Mondschein earned his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Rochester and his Master of Business Administration at the William E Simon Graduate School at the University of Rochester. Mr. Mondschein is the Treasury Senior Director at Tishman Speyer.
As a Board Member, Mr. Mondschein serves on the Finance / Audit committee.
Jessica Buck
JESSICA ROMAN BUCK
Term Expires 2027
Jessica has been a resident of White Plains since 2003 and was elected to the Board in 2024. Her son will be attending White Plains High School in the fall.
Prior to her election to the Board, Jessica served as President of the PTA Council and has held multiple chair positions on the PTA at both the local and regional levels. Leading large-scale events like the Halloween Spooktacular and Silent Auction/Dinner Dance at Ridgeway, as well as, Book Fairs, 5th Grade Committee & Health & Wellness committee, Jessica has helped to raise over $40K to support the PTA and Ridgeway school community.
As Membership Chair of the Westchester East Putnam Regional PTA (WEPR), Jessica led consistent PTA membership growth year over year for almost 180+ units within the WEPR region.
Most recently, Jessica founded the Highlands 8th Grade Fundraising Committee Booster Club and raised $25K to support 8th grade end of year activities.
Jessica is a Marketing Consultant and earned an MBA from Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management with a concentration in Brand Management/Marketing. Prior to earning her MBA, Jessica worked as a Finance Associate for Meryl Lynch after graduating from the State University of New York at Albany with a B.S. in Business Administration concentration in Marketing/Management.
Jessica will be serving on the Board’s Special Needs committee and will be liaison to the PTA
Valerie Daniele
VALERIE DANIELE
Term Expires 2026
Valerie Daniele has been a resident of White Plains since 2004 and was elected to the Board in 2023. Her two children attend White Plains schools.
Ms. Daniele earned a Bachelor of Science in the Administration of Justice from Rutgers University and a Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law. She serves as an Associate Regional Counsel for Litigation for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Ms. Daniele is active in the greater White Plains community. She currently serves on the board of directors for the LOFT LGBT Community Center and formerly served on the Board of the Kingsley House Senior Development and as a trustee for the White Plains Presbyterian Church.
The Board is comprised of seven members, elected at large for three-year terms. It is responsible for establishing policies which govern the education of all children attending district schools and for insuring adherence to state laws and regulations.
The Board encourages communication and invites the public to attend its meetings. Regular meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month or as designated. Special meetings and work sessions to be scheduled will include informational programs for parents as well as an opportunity for discussion with Board of Education members and the Superintendent of Schools.
Board of Education contact information:
All Board Members: wpcsdboardofeducation@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
Rosemarie Eller - Board President: rosemarieeller@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
Cayne Letizia - Board Vice President: cayneletizia@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
Charlie Norris - Board Member: charlienorris@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
Sheryl Brady - Board Member: sherylbrady@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
Valerie Daniele - Board Member: valeriedaniele@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
Jessica Buck - Board Member: jessicabuck@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
Craig Mondschein - Board Member: craigmondschein@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
Michelle Melendez, Clerk of the Board
White Plains Board of Education
5 Homeside Lane, White Plains, NY 10605
White Plains Board of Education
5 Homeside Lane, White Plains, NY 10605
Phone: (914) 422-2071
Fax: (914) 335-8142
Fax: (914) 335-8142
Email: michellemelendez@wpcsd.k12.ny.us
BOARD DOCS
BoardDocs
The White Plains Board of Education adopted a new technology to improve the process of Board governance. BoardDocs is a paperless management tool, designed to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of board meetings with increased transparency and more open communication with the public.
It provides electronic distribution of meeting agendas with unprecedented public access to related information. All documents associated with a meeting are archived and can be accessed using the systems search feature. Eventually, the district will also use the system for online policy management, accessible by the public.
Meeting agendas will be posted 48 hours in advance of meetings. Once the agenda is public, it will automatically appear on your screen.
Further information is available from the District Clerk at (914) 422-2071.
RECORDS REQUESTS
RECORDS REQUEST INFORMATION:
To request a transcript for a college or university, please use the following link to enter your request via Parchment. Parchment is now used by all colleges and universities as their secure delivery method:
https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/18407/account
If you are requesting documents for immigration or DACA , immunizations or a official graduation letter you can use this link to access our request form:
https://www.whiteplainspublicschools.org/Page/1227
Upon completion of this form, please email to:
Please note: If you are in need of a copy of your diploma, unfortunately we cannot provide that. We can, however, provide an official graduation verification letter.
Freedom of Information Act
Most district records (other than student records) are available for inspection and copying, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Laws. Access to Records forms are available from the District Clerk who can be reached by via email at michellemelendez@wpcsd.k12.ny.us Copies are 25 cents per page.
BOARD REPORTS
BOARD REPORTS 24_25
BOE_Report_Sept-2024.pdf
BOE_Report_Aug_2024.pdf
BOE_Report_Aug_2024_SP.pdf
BOE_Report_July_24.pdf
BOARD REPORTS 23_24
BOE_Reports_Aug_7_23.pdf
BOE_Reports_July_23.pdf
ELECTION INFORMATION
White Plains Board of Education Budget Vote/Election
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BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTION DATES SET
The Annual White Plains Board of Education Budget Vote and Election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, noon to 9:00 p.m., at six voting districts. Two Board seats will be up for election, each with a three-year term of office, beginning July 1, 2025. Candidates must be United States citizens, 18 years of age or more and residents of White Plains for at least one year. Petitions are available from Michelle Melendez, District Clerk, at 5 Homeside Lane. They must be signed by 100 qualified voters and returned by April 30th..
Registration, for qualified voters new to the City, or those who are not registered to vote in general elections, will take place on Saturday, May 3rd, noon to 5:00 p.m., at Mamaroneck Avenue School, Nosband Avenue. A resident who has moved within White Plains during the last year may also change his/her voting address at that time.
Absentee and early ballot applications may be requested from the District Clerk, due to absence from the city on election day, temporary or permanent illness or physical disability, among other reasons.
For further information, please email or call elections@wpcsd.k12.ny.us (914) 422-2071.
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FECHAS PROGRAMADAS PARA LAS ELECCIONES PARA LA JUNTA DE EDUCACION
La Votación para el Presupuesto y Elección Anual de la Junta de Educación de White Plains tomara lugar el Martes, 20 de Mayo, 2025, del mediodía hasta las 9:00 p.m., en seis distritos de votaciones. Dos posiciones estarán disponibles para elección a la Junta, cada una con un mandato de tres años, comenzando el 1ro de Julio, 2025. Los Candidatos deben ser Ciudadanos de los Estados Unidos, de 18 años o mayores y residentes en White Plains por lo menos por un año. Las peticiones están disponibles con Michelle Melendez, Secretaria del Distrito, en 5 Homeside Lane. Estas peticiones deben estar firmadas por 100 votantes calificados y devueltas para el 30 de abril.
La inscripción, para los votantes calificados nuevos en la ciudad, o aquellos que no están registrados para votar en las elecciones generales, se llevará a cabo el sábado 3 de mayo, del mediodía a las 5:00 p.m., en la escuela Mamaroneck Avenue, en la avenida Nosband. Un residente que se haya mudado dentro de White Plains durante el último año también puede cambiar su dirección de votación en ese momento.
Pueden solicitar las aplicaciones para el voto en ausencia de la Secretaria de la Junta, debido ausencia de la ciudad el día de elecciones, enfermedad temporal o permanente o incapacidad física, entre otras razones.
Para más información, por favor llame al (914) 422-2071.
La votación y elección del presupuesto de la Junta de Educación se llevará a cabo el martes 20 de mayo de 2025, desde el mediodía hasta las 9:00 p. m. en seis lugares de votación (Battle Hill ya no está disponible como lugar de votación; los votantes irán a El Centro Hispano). La boleta incluirá el presupuesto del distrito escolar 2026-2027 y una votación para los miembros de la Junta de Educación. Habrá dos puestos disponibles, por períodos de tres años desde el 1 de julio de 2025 hasta el 30 de junio de 2028. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con la Secretaria del Distrito en elecciones@wpcsd.k12.ny.us o (914) 422-2071.
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The Board of Education Budget Vote and Election will take place on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from noon to 9:00 p.m. at six polling places (Battle Hill is no longer available as a polling location-voters will go to El Centro Hispano - the polling places link below will be updated to include El Centro Hispano). The ballot will include the 2025–2026 School District Budget and a vote for Board of Education Members. Two seats will be available, for three-year terms from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. For further information, please contact the District Clerk at elections@wpcsd.k12.ny.us or (914) 422-2071.
Information follows on:
- Candidate information
- Absentee voter information
- Legal notices
- Polling places
Early mail ballots and Absentee Ballots (for any voter who will not be in White Plains during the time of the election) are available by application to the District Clerk, Click here for the absentee ballot application form.
Click here for the EarlyMailApplicationForm.pdf. For more information, please call (914) 422-2000.
Residents who are registered to vote in general elections are eligible to vote, or they may register with the District Clerk's office. To vote in the general elections, a resident must register with the Westchester County Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas Street, any time throughout the year.
Qualifications for voters are: a citizen of the United States, 18 years of age or more, and a resident of White Plains for at least 30 days prior to the election.
Absentee ballots are available for those who will not be in the district during the voting hours and those who are disabled. Applications are available from the District Clerk. Ballots can be dropped off to the District Clerk at Education House (5 Homeside Lane). For more information, please email or call Michelle Melendez at elections@wpcsd.k12.ny.us or (914) 422-2071.
Polling Locations:
- #1 - El Centro Hispano
- #2 - Church Street School
- #3 - Rochambeau
- #4 - Highlands
- #5 - Mamaroneck Ave
- #6 - Ridgeway School
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Las boletas de voto anticipado por correo y los votos en ausencia (para cualquier votante que no estará en White Plains durante el momento de la elección) están disponibles solicitándolo a la secretaria del Distrito. Haga clic aquí para obtener el formulario de solicitud de boleta de voto en ausencia. Haga clic aquí para obtener Formulario de solicitud por correo anticipado.pdf.[SG1]
Para obtener más información, llame al (914) 422-2000.
Los residentes que estén registrados para votar en las elecciones generales son elegibles para votar o pueden registrarse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito. Para votar en las elecciones generales, un residente debe registrarse en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Westchester, 25 Quarropas Street, en cualquier momento del año.
Los requisitos para los votantes son: ciudadano de los Estados Unidos, 18 años de edad o más y residente de White Plains durante al menos 30 días antes de la elección.
Las boletas de voto en ausencia están disponibles para aquellos que no estarán en el distrito durante el horario de votación y para aquellos que estén discapacitados. Las solicitudes están disponibles en la Secretaria del Distrito. Las boletas se pueden entregar al Secretario del Distrito en Education House (5 Homeside Lane). Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico o llame a Michelle Meléndez a elecciones@wpcsd.k12.ny.us o al (914) 422-2071.
Lugares de votacións:
- #1 - El Centro Hispano
- #2 - Church Street School
- #3 - Rochambeau
- #4 - Highlands
- #5 - Mamaroneck Ave
- #6 - Ridgeway School
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
Board Meeting Dates:
Board of Education Meeting Dates
The public is welcome to all meetings. Regular meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month or as designated.
Dates of special meetings, as well as topics, when listed, are subject to change. It is advisable to confirm by emailing or calling Michelle Melendez at michellemelendez@wpscd.k12.ny.us (914) 422-2071.
The 2024–2025 schedule of Board Meetings is as follows:
- Monday, September 9 - Education House
- Tuesday, October 15 - High School
- Monday, November 12 - Education House
- Monday, December 9 - High School
- Monday, January 13 - High School
- Monday, February 10 - High School *White Plains High School - Auditorium 6:30PM
- Monday, March 10 - Education House
- Monday, April 7 - High School *White Plains High School - Auditorium - 6:30PM
- Monday, May 12 - Education House
- Wednesday, May 21 - Education House (5:30 pm Canvass)
- Monday, May 12 - High School (Teacher Tenure Night)
- Monday, June 9 - High School
- Tuesday, July 1 - Education House (Reorg & Regular Board Meeting)
Additional meetings will take place during the year at various locations within the community. Dates will be determined during the school year.
