Minutes for the Meeting of August 10, 2021

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

    4:07 p.m. in the Middle/High School Building by Mr. Robb.

     

    Members Present:  Mr. Robb, Mrs. Tangeman, Mr. McGinnis, Mrs. Baker, Mr. Grover,

    Mrs. Royce and Mr. Tarbell arrived during executive session.

                                 

    Members Absent:  None.

     

    Others Present: Mr. Wilkins, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Ellis, Ms. Grisewood, Mr. Webb, Mr. Harris, Mrs. Burnham, Mrs. D’Amico, Mrs. Plotz, Mr. Bark

     

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

     

    The Professional Development Plan was presented.

     

    Mr. Wilkins reported that Perry might want to join Warsaw and Letchworth for football.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the Professional Development Plan, as revised.   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the Board approve the architectural firm of Young and Wright for the Building Conditions Survey, Comprehensive Facility Evaluation and Five Year Capital Facilities Plan, with the final contract to be submitted to the Board of Education for approval at a later date.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the Board approve the non-public transportation request of the Weber family for the 2021-2022 School Year to and from Gilead School of Discipleship, as long as the request is within the required limits, and per Board Policy.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board of Education approve the Tax Levies and Assessments, as proposed.   (Copy attached to minutes).  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

     

     

    Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the school taxes as extended on the tax list of the district be and the same are accepted and confirmed; and, be it further resolved that said tax so extended against the taxable property within said district as appears on said list be and the same hereby are levied; and be it further resolved, that the Board of Education hereby executes a warrant dated August 10, 2021 in the amount of $7,426,957.00 ($7,384,204.00 school/$42,753.00 library). The collection period is to end November 1, 2021 and after said warrant is approved by the Board, the same shall be delivered to the Tax Collector of the District.   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

     

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that September 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021, inclusive shall be hereby established as the dates for the collection of the 2021-22 school taxes without penalty. Be it further resolved, that a 2% tardy penalty shall be added on those taxes paid October 1, 2021 through November 1, 2021, inclusive.   Tax bills which have not been paid during this time will be forwarded to Wyoming County for collection and an additional 7% tardy penalty will be incurred.  Taxes will be collected by the Tax Collector (Bank of Castile) from September 1, 2021 through November 1, 2021 at Bank of Castile; 2367 North Main Street; Warsaw, NY  14569 (mailed to:  PO Box 6870; Ithaca, NY  14851-6870) and any Bank of Castile Branch.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

     

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the District Tax Collector be authorized to publish the tax notice in the Batavia Daily News and Warsaw Country Courier.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

     

     

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board appoint Mrs. Tangeman as Clerk Pro Tem for the remainder of the Board Meeting.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    The District Clerk was dismissed at 4:15 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by Mrs. Tangeman, Clerk Pro Tem.

     

     

    Tamarah R. Plotz

    District Clerk

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board enter Executive Session at 4:13 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the employment history of a particular person.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Mrs. Royce and Mr. Tarbell arrived during executive session.

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the Board resume regular session at 6:38 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

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

     

    Sub-Committee on Special Education (SCSE)

    Date of Meeting/

    Amendment

     

    Student Number(s)

    6/29/21

    900-37-6064(A); 900-37-6063(A)

    7/7/21

    900-37-6806(A)

     

    (A)  = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

     

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

     

    Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Grover that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve ratification of the Contract with the Warsaw Administrators’ Association for the period July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2025, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Extracurricular Activity Blocks for Best Buddy Program and High School Medical Club, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mrs. Baker that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 511, as revised.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 6:39 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

     

     

    Lisa C. Tangeman

    Clerk Pro Tem

Minutes for the Meeting on August 12, 2021

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

    4:00 p.m. in the Middle/High School Building by Mr. Robb.

     

    Members Present:  Mr. Robb, Mrs. Tangeman, Mr. Grover, Mrs. Baker, Mr. McGinnis,

    Mrs. Royce

                                 

    Members Absent:  Mr. Tarbell

     

    Others Present:  Mr. Wilkins, Mr. Michael Leone

     

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

     

    Moved by Mr. McGinnis, 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.

     

    Mr. Leone from NYSSBA provided the Board with Professional Development.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board enter Executive Session at 5:10 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the employment history of a particular person.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board resume regular session at 8:30 p.m. and that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

     

     

    Gail E. Royce

    Clerk Pro Tem

Minutes for the meeting of August 24, 2021

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

    6:30 p.m. in the Middle/High School Building by Mr. Robb, President

     

    Members Present:  Mr. Robb, Mrs. Royce, Mrs. Tangeman, Mr. McGinnis, Mrs. Baker,

    Mr. Grover

     

    Members Absent:  Mr. Tarbell

     

     

    Others Present:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Stores,

    Mrs. Henke

     

    Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman 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.

     

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

     

    Proposed revisions to the Code of Conduct were reviewed.

    Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Baker the Board approve the minutes for July 13 and July 27, 2021, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    The Board reviewed the lists of regular bills dated July 29, August 12, 2021.

    The Board reviewed the Appropriation and Revenue Status Reports as of July 2021.

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board accept the Treasurer’s Reports as of July 2021.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Mr. Wlkins reported that an eighth grade student from Wyoming has shown interest in joining the Warsaw Modified Football team.  He also gave an update on the reopening protocol.

    Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board of Education approve the revised Code of Conduct, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0

     

    Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the Board of Education approve the COVID-19 Protocols for the 2021 - 22 School Year:

     

    WHEREAS, the Warsaw Central School District is committed to ensuring a safe environment for students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community members;

     

    WHEREAS, the District is committed to providing in-person instruction to all its students five (5) days a week;

     

    WHEREAS, the District recognizes the impact COVID-19 continues to have on public health;

     

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education directs the Superintendent of Schools to engage the Wyoming County Department of Health to develop protocols for the 2021 - 22 school year; and

     

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Board of Education directs the Superintendent of Schools to consult local, regional, state and national resources to monitor and adjust protocols as necessary to ensure the safety of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community members while preserving its in-person instructional model.

     

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

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board declare the following items obsolete and authorize disposal in accordance with Board Policy and State Law. 

     

    HP Scanjet 5590 Scanner Tag # A00204093

    Fax Laser Class 710 Tag# 2007-001707

     

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

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board accept the transportation bid to Livonia Central School District received and opened on August 18, 2021, and award the bid to the sole bidder:

     

    C & F Transportation - $42,300.00

     

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

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Robb that the Board approve the following transportation contracts, as proposed:

     

    Hillside Program – Monroe II

    Warsaw to Letchworth

     

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

     

    Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approved participation in the cooperative bid through Genesee-Livingston-Steuben-Wyoming BOCES, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board of Education approve the nonpublic transportation request of the Flint family for 2021-22 as long as they are within the mileage limits and it does not involve an additional cost to the District. Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the Contract with Mary Cariola, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the Board approve the Agreement with Livonia CSD, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 60, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the Contract with Norman Howard, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the Board approve the Certification of Acceptance of the Free and/or Reduced Price Meal/Special Milk Price Program Policy Statement, as proposed.   Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the 2021-22 Section V Athletics Combined Teams Application for Perry to join the Letchworth/Warsaw Football Team at all three levels, as proposed.   Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the 2021 UPK Agreement, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the agreement with Williamson Law, as presented, and authorize the Business Administrator to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board approve the agreement with Letchworth Central School District for Special Education Services, as adjusted, 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 approve the following adult meal prices for the 2021-22 School Year.

     

    Adult Breakfast Price:  $2.45                         Adult Lunch Price:  $4.17

     

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

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the Board enter Executive Session at 7:14 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the employment history of a particular person.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board resume regular session at 9:12 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

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

     

    Sub-Committee on Special Education (SCSE)

    Date of Meeting/

    Amendment

    Student Number(s)

    8/10/21

    900-37-7212

     

    Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)

    Date of Meeting/

    Amendment

     

    Student Number(s)

    8/10/21

    900-37-7199

     

    (A)  = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

     

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

     

    Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the Board designate Matthew Wilkins as Data Protection Officer and Data Security Officer for the 2021-22 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Royce that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 513, as revised.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 9:14 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

     

     

    Gail E. Royce

    Clerk Pro Tem

     

Minutes for the Meeting of August 31, 2021

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

    7:00 p.m. in the Middle/High School Building by Mr. Robb.

     

    Members Present:  Mr. Robb, Mrs. Royce, Mrs. Tangeman, Mr. Tarbell, Mr. McGinnis,

    Mr. Grover, Mrs. Baker

                                 

    Members Absent:  None.

     

    Others Present:  Mr. Wilkins, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. Burnham, Mr. Gayford

     

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the Board appoint Mrs. Royce as Clerk Pro Tem for the remainder of the Board Meeting.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

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

     

    Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board enter Executive Session at 7:01 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters leading to the appointment/employment of a particular person.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board resume regular session at 7:30 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mrs. Royce that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 531, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the special meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 8:08 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

     

     

    Gail E. Royce

    Clerk Pro Tem