The regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education was called to order at        

_______________p.m. in the Elementary School Building by _______________, _______________.

Members Present: 

Members Absent: 

Others Present: 

_______________ led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2024-25 Budget Presentation - Ms. Grisewood

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the minutes for the meeting of April 9, 2024, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

The Board reviewed the list of bills dated March 29, 2024 and April 12, 2024.

The Board reviewed the Appropriation Status Report and Revenue Status Reports for March 2024.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board accept the Treasurer’s Reports for March 2024.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board accept the Extra-Curricular Treasurer’s Reports for 1/1/2024-3/31/24.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board accept the Internal Claims Auditor’s Quarterly report as of March 31, 2024.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Audit Committee –

Finance Committee –

Policy Committee –

Technology Committee –

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education adopt the 2024-2025 Budget in the amount of $24,819,000 for presentation to the voters in the following form:

Shall the following resolution be adopted?

RESOLVED, that the budget for the Warsaw Central School District, County of Wyoming, New York (the “District”), for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025 as presented by the Board of Education, is hereby approved and adopted and the required funds therefore are hereby appropriated and the necessary real property taxes required shall be raised by a tax on the taxable property in the District to be levied and collected as required by law.

Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the Property Tax Report Card for 2023-24, as per attached.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board cast its vote for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Genesee-Livingston-Steuben-Wyoming Counties Board Members as follows:  Margaret Foster, Edward Levinstein, David Woodruff. Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of the Warsaw Central School District casts its vote in favor of the proposed administrative budget for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services for 2024-25, in the amount of $3,272,493.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the sole bid of Livingston-Wyoming ARC with regard to the Norman Howard and Hillside Crestwood run (combined) and authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute said agreement as proposed.   Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve The Breezeway Barn Rental Agreement for the Warsaw FFA Banquet on May 29, 2024, as proposed, and authorize the School Superintendent and Business Administrator to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the Contract for Health and Welfare Services for 2023-24 and authorize the Board President and Superintendent to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the Intermunicipal Cooperative Agreement with Livonia Central School District for the 2023-24 school year, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the non-public transportation requests of students (900-37-7033 & 900-37-7032) to and from Gilead School of Discipleship during the 2024-25 School Year, as long as the requests are within the required limits, and per Board Policy.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the following resolution.

RESOLVED THAT, as authorized by Section 155.17 of the Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education, and upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, the School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement, be approved as proposed, and that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized and directed to execute the Agreement on behalf of the District. Further, that this agreement will be in full force and effect once executed on behalf of the Village of Warsaw and its Police Department.

Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the correction to the tax roll for the following property, as described.

Map #96.-1-1.1 (T. Flint) Refund or Credit:  $27.60 (2021-2022)

Map #96.-1-1.1 (T. Flint) Refund or Credit:  $28.23 (2022-2023)

Map #96.-1-1.1 (T. Flint) Refund or Credit:  $29.67 (2023-2024)

Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board of Education authorize the Board President and Superintendent of Schools to sign the State Education Department (SED) submittal paperwork that will be provided by Young and Wright Architects for the previously approved building project.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board appoint _______________ as Clerk Pro Tem for the remainder of the Board Meeting.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

The District Clerk was dismissed at       p.m. and the following took place as recorded by      , Clerk Pro Tem.

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board enter Executive Session at       p.m. for the purpose of discussing Choose an item..  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board resume regular session at _______________ p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the special education placement recommendations, as follows:

(A) = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Special Education Memorandum of Agreement for (Cheyanne Reynolds) as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said MOA.  Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 572, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at _______________ p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

_______________

Clerk Pro Tem

The regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education was called to order at        

6:33 p.m. in the Elementary School Building by Mr. Robb, President.

Members Present:  Mr. Robb, Mrs. Royce, Mr. Grover, Mrs. Tangeman, Mr. Tarbell, Mr. Youngers.  Mrs. Baker arrived at 7:50 p.m.

Members Absent:  None

Others Present:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Burnham, Mr. Kenney, Mrs. D’Amico, Mr. Webb, Ms. Conable, Mrs. Conley.

Mr. Robb led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Administrative Restructuring Proposal Presentation – Mr. Wilkins reviewed the plan to go from two principals (HS & MS) in the MHS building to one.  It will be a purposeful transition over the course of the 2024-25 school year.  He noted there is currently some shared staff between the 6-8 MS and 9-12 HS, but there will be a few differences to match up in the Code of Conduct and cellphone policy.  He reviewed the current and projected enrollment that shows a trending decrease and then levels back up.  Mr. Wilkins reviewed the proposal and he discussed the selection process timeline and answered a question from the Board regarding the hiring committee set up. 

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board approve the minutes for the meetings of March 26, 2024, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mr. Wilkins reported that the MHS is currently without power.  Mr. Papke, Director of Facilities, notified him about 5:30pm that power was out at the pole and main outdoor disconnect.  They have called the Electric Company.  He noted that they cannot run the whole building on the generator, so they will have to wait and see what their next step will be.  

8pm: All repairs completed.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board of Education approve the library proposition for presentation to the voters in the following form:

Shall the following resolutions be adopted, to wit:  

RESOLVED, that the annual appropriation for the operation of the Warsaw Public Library be

increased from $45,331 to $46,571 and that the Board of Education of the Warsaw Central School District, Wyoming County, New York, be authorized to levy and collect the necessary taxes in the District for payment thereof.

Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the following resolution, to-wit.

WHEREAS, the Board of Education of Warsaw Central School District, Wyoming County, New York, has called for the Annual District Meeting of the qualified voters of said School District to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024; and

WHEREAS, it is now desired to provide for the appointment of election workers for said Annual District Meeting; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of Warsaw Central School District, Wyoming County, New York, as follows:

Section 1. Tawnnee Conley, a duly qualified voter of said School District, is hereby appointed as the permanent chairman of the Annual District Meeting referred to in the preambles hereof.

Section 2. Mary F. Rudgers is approved as voting machine coordinator/election inspector.

Section 3. The following named qualified voters of said School District are hereby appointed to act as inspectors of election of said Annual District Meeting, so that there shall be at least two inspectors for each ballot box or voting machine to be used thereat: Mary F. Rudgers, Kathleen Humphrey, Margaret Zeches, and Caroline Appleby.

Section 4. Kathleen Humphrey is hereby designated as chief election inspector.

Section 5. Each inspector of election appointed for said Annual District Meeting, as herein provided, shall be entitled to minimum wage compensation for each hour actually and necessarily spent on the duties of his/her office. The Clerk of said School District is hereby authorized and directed to give written notice of appointment to the persons hereby respectively appointed as permanent chairman, coordinator and inspectors of election for said Annual District Meeting.

Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately.

Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board of Education approve the sole bid of C & F Transportation with regard to the Halpern Program (Webster) –

Summer run and the sole bid of Attica Bus Service with regard to the Hillside Crestwood – Summer run, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute said agreements.   Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board of Education approve the 2023-2024 emergency transportation to Norman Howard and Hillside Crestwood (combined) contract with Livingston-Wyoming ARC, as proposed, and authorize the Board President and the Superintendent of Schools to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board approve the non-public transportation requests of students (900-37-7236 & 900-37-6329) to and from Gilead School of Discipleship during the 2024-25 School Year, as long as the requests are within the required limits, and per Board Policy.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the Partnership Agreement in regards to a LEAPS (Learning and Enrichment After-School Program Supports) Grant with the YMCA, as proposed, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board appoint Mrs. Royce as Clerk Pro Tem for the remainder of the Board Meeting.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

The District Clerk was dismissed at 6:43 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by Mrs. Royce, Clerk Pro Tem.

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board enter Executive Session at 6:43 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the employment history of a particular person.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Baker arrived at 7:50 p.m.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board resume regular session at 8:07 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the special education placements recommendations, as follows:                                 

(A) = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board approve the work agreements/benefit statements associated with the non-union positions for the 2024-25 School Year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 571, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the amendment to the Superintendent’s Contract, as proposed, and authorize the Board President to execute said amendment.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 8:14 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem