named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
BOE Role in Curriculum Webinar
Webinar series exploring the board of education's responsibilities in curriculum development
District Clerk Lunch & Workshop
Professional development event for district clerks offering networking and educational sessions
NYS Mandated Governance Training
Annual training program fulfilling New York State requirements for school board governance
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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School Governance & Strategic Oversight 2 activities
- Facilitation of communication and networking among school districtsSupports connection, information sharing, and networking among member school districts in Westchester and Putnam counties to improve school board effectiveness and governance.
- Membership association services for school boardsOperates as a membership association providing leadership, support, and coordinated services to school boards in Westchester and Putnam counties.
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Education Policy Advocacy & Reform 1 activity
- Advocacy for public education policiesEngages in legislative advocacy and provides guidance on public education policy issues at the state level, including promoting Career and Technical Education (CTE) and advancing policies that support public education in New York.
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Strategic Planning and Organizational Development 1 activity
- Implementation of annual organizational goalsEstablishes and works toward annual goals to guide the organization’s strategic direction and programming.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Professional development and training for school board membersOffers ongoing professional development, training, and workshops for school board members and administrators, including NYS-mandated governance training and programs on current education issues, board development, and public policy. Activities include webinars, workshops such as the District Clerk Lunch & Workshop, and governance training sessions.
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Student-Led Civic Engagement Support 1 activity
- Programming and resources for civics education and student civic readinessProvides resources, programming, and support to schools focused on civics education and fostering civic participation and readiness among students in New York State.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Provision of resources and data to support school board governanceProvides resources, data, and guidance to support school boards in governance, policy development, and decision-making, enhancing the effectiveness of member school districts.
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Career and Technical Education Programs 1 activity
- Support for Career and Technical Education (CTE)Provides programs and support related to Career and Technical Education (CTE) in collaboration with BOCES, including advocacy and informational resources.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$300K
Contributions & grants$219K73%
Program service revenue$56K19%
Investment income$5K2%
Other revenue$20K
expenses
Total expenses$282K
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$227K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$163K
Cash$142K
Investments$0
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$149K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +9.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN BELANGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $110K |
board members · 16
- ADINA BERRIOS BROOKS — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA PARMLY — DIRECTOR
- BEN DILULLO — DIRECTOR
- BRANWEN MACDONALD — DIRECTOR
- CAYNE LETIZIA — SECRETARY
- CHRIS VALIN — DIRECTOR
- CHRISSIE ONOFRIO — DIRECTOR
- DANNY FUNG — DIRECTOR
- HRISHI KARTHIKEYAN — DIRECTOR
- JANE ANDERSON — DIRECTOR
- JAYNE WISSNER — DIRECTOR
- KELLY MULVOY MANGAN — DIRECTOR
- MARJORIE SCHIFF — PRESIDENT
- SARAH CARRIER — VICE PRESIDENT
- SARAH TORMEY — DIRECTOR
- SUZIE HAHN — TREASURER
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- Andron Construction Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- BOCES Partner — Collaborates with BOCES to deliver Career and Technical Education programs.
- Bold Systems Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- Counslr Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- Day Automation Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- Guercio & Guercio, LLP Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- Ingerman Smith, LLP Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects, PC Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- Keane & Beane, PC Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- Media Flex OPALS Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- NTS Data Services Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- New York Schools Insurance Reciprocal Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- New York State Government — Engages with state-level policies and initiatives on civic readiness.
- New York State Government — Provides mandated governance training required by the state.
- PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- School Leadership, LLC Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- Shaw Perelson, LLP Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- Thomas, Drohan, Waxman & Petigrow LLP Partner — Business sponsor of WPSBA
- Westchester Putnam School Boards Association Network — Organization representing school boards in Westchester and Putnam counties.
- Westchester and Putnam County School Boards Network — Membership organization representing local school boards in Westchester and Putnam counties, New York.
- education organizations Partner — Collaborates with education organizations to support school boards.
- organizations that share common interests and goals Partner — Fosters relationships with organizations that share common interests and goals in support of public education.
- regional groups Partner — Collaborates with regional groups to support school boards.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Connect-Learn-Advocate Frameworkmethodology: connect-learn-advocateBy connecting school board members, providing professional learning opportunities, and supporting advocacy efforts, the organization strengthens school board effectiveness and public education outcomes, because collaborative networks and informed leadership lead to more impactful policy engagement and district decision-making.
- Governance Capacity Buildingmethodology: governance_trainingBy delivering targeted training and professional development on governance, policy, and education issues, the organization improves school board decision-making and leadership effectiveness, because well-informed board members are better equipped to govern their districts strategically.
- Strategic Advocacy through Partnerships and Information Sharingmethodology: strategic_partnershipsBy building strategic partnerships and facilitating information sharing among school boards, the organization amplifies its advocacy impact and strengthens regional education leadership, because coordinated networks increase influence on public policy and improve collective problem-solving.