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

6:30 p.m. in the Elementary School Building by Mr. Robb, Board President.

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

Members Absent:  Mr. Tarbell, Mr. McGinnis

Others Present:  Mr. Wilkins, Mrs. Monahan, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. Burnham, Mr. Ellis, Mrs. D’Amico, Mr. Webb, Mr. Wilkie, Mr. Winchip, Mrs. Suleski, Ms. Herr, Mr. Traynor, Mr. Joy, Mrs. Nickerson, Mrs. DeBadts, Ms. Conable, Mrs. Semmel, Kaylee (K’s Canine), DQ Johnson-Myers, Patrick Grover, Matt Auble, Mason McClurg, Jacob DeBadts, Cole Liebler, Tristian Suleski, Aubrey Nickerson, Mrs. Conley

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

Senior Trip Presentation by DQ Johnson-Myers, Class President; Patrick Grover, Class Vice-President; Matt Auble and Ms. Herr.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board of Education approve the Senior Class Trip Request for an overnight trip to Lake George, NY June 2-4, 2023, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Baseball Trip Request Presentation by Mason McClurg, Jacob DeBadts, Cole Liebler and Coach Traynor.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the request of the Varsity Boys’ Baseball Team for an overnight trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on April 7-11, 2023, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

8^th Grade Boston Whale Watch Trip Presentation by Tristian Suleski, Aubrey Nickerson and Mrs. Suleski.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board of Education approve the 8^th Grade Class Trip Request for the Boston Whale Watch overnight trip on May 9-11, 2023, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Therapy Dog Presentation – Mrs. Semmel, with her Golden Retriever, Molly, beside her, presented information about therapy dogs and their benefits to students in the classroom.  Kaylee, the trainer from K’s Canine, also presented and answered questions regarding the therapy dog program.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the minutes for the meetings of October 25, 2022, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

The Board reviewed the list of bills dated October 21, 2022.

Mr. Wilkins reported on the slow rollout of the Raptor Technologies Security System in the Middle/High School; it is working well and will be in the Elementary School in the near future.  He has provided information about the system in an article in the school newsletter. 

Mrs. Burnham explained that due to a low number of responses last year, the District’s Special Education department is required to report to the NYS Education Department, on Indicator 8 again this year.  Indicator 8 is a 25-question survey of parents with students receiving special education services to indicate parent involvement in the planning and process of their child’s services.  The District is reaching out to these parents to provide them with a letter of explanation, the survey and a postage paid envelope to encourage them to complete and mail the survey.  The District will have them ready to hand out during Parent-Teacher Conference days this month, and will also hand them out at their child’s CSE meetings.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the following Reserve Resolution:

RESOLVED that the Board of Education adopt the Warsaw Central School District Year ending June 30, 2022 Funding and Use Plan for Fund Balance and Reserves, as proposed.

Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve The Young Architectural, LLC Proposal for Pre-referendum Services Agreement, as proposed, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board authorize the President of the Board to execute the Tax Collection Statements once they have been prepared by the Tax Collector and reviewed by the Business Administrator for accuracy.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the 2023-24 Budget Calendar, as proposed. Motion Carried: Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board of Education approve the Reconfirmation of Mutual Aid Agreement with The Cloisters, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said document.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, 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 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

The District Clerk was dismissed at 7:35 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by Mrs. Royce, Clerk Pro Tem.

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board enter Executive Session at 7:38 p.m. for the purpose of discussing collective negotiations pursuant to article 14 of Civil Service Law.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board resume regular session at 8:51 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

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

1. (A)= Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Grover that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 541, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Grover that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 8:52 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem