Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association
Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association
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About this organization
Mission
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About
The Westchester Putnam School Boards Association (WPSBA) has worked to earn a solid reputation as a regional leader on issues related to public education and school district governance. Our strong membership record (100% of area school districts are members) stands as an indicator of the high level of service and resource support we provide. The WPSBA executive director is regularly called upon to promote education issues and speak on behalf of public education on panels, roundtables, and other public forums. Our programs are primarily supported through membership dues, as program fees are only expected to cover the cost of the event. A program fee is charged when a meal is provided. All other programs and services are provided free to members. Key program activities in support of the WPSBA mission statement include: 1. Promoting effective school board service by providing trainings, workshops and events for local school board members: a. Three programs on governance and current issues for school boards. 267 total attendees b. Three training sessions for prospective and newly elected board members, as well as a year-long mentor program for new school board members. 91 total attendees c. Three district clerk workshops on issues related to their board of education duties. 98 total attendees 2. Providing a forum for the exchange of ideas among board members and facilitating communication and learning among school boards and education professionals: a. Organize three networking sessions for sharing of information and perspectives. 136 total attendees b. Implement weekly (February through April) school district survey on proposed school district budget and distribute weekly updated results to boards and administrators. c. Collect and analyze data from a variety of sources; distribute state, regional and school district data, as well as items of interest to school boards at meetings, electronically and on association's website. 3. Serving as a resource for information on public education, sharing information related to public education with school districts, community groups, agencies, legislators and the press, and advocating for public education issues. a. Serve as regional voice and a conduit for providing data and background information to school districts, legislators, community members and the press on school governance and public education issues. Regional data and related information is distributed at meetings and electronically and is posted on website. b. Gather information on the impact of federal and state requirements on school budgets and operations, and advocate on issues that affect public education. Regional data and related information is distributed at meetings and electronically and is posted on website. Legislative advocacy committee meetings are held after board meetings to discuss regional public education issues and advocacy. Local meetings and NY legislator forum (55 attendees plus legislators) on regional public education issues. c. Publish annual Facts & Figures book of member school district data and profiles. Advertising revenue of $10,100, book sales of $0, and hard cost expenditure for publication and mailing of $2,000. 825 books are published for distribution to board members, school administrators, legislators, and community groups/members. The publication is also available online.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “See schedule o”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “See schedule o”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as NY.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 450 MAMARONECK AVENUE NO 3RD FL, HARRISON, NY, 10528.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 5.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$12,784.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization pays $204,392 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.