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

6:32 p.m. in the Elementary Building by Mr. Robb, President.

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

Mr. Tarbell, Mrs. Baker.

Members Absent:  None

Others Present:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Grisewood, Mr. Webb, Mr. Wilkie, Mr. Ellis,

Mrs. D’Amico, Ms. Conable, Mr. Barks, Mrs. Conley.

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

2023-24 Budget Presentation - Ms. Grisewood presented the overall budget of $24,041,000 which is an increase from last year of 5.71%.  She reviewed key impact items related to the expenses and revenue.  She explained that there is an increase in revenue offsetting expenses and noted there will be a 0% increased tax levy.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board approve the minutes for the meetings of March 28, 2023, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mr. Wilkins stated he will be attending the BOCES annual meeting tomorrow and he will update everyone if there is anything to report back.  He noted there is a meeting via Zoom on Thursday regarding “School Swatting – The FBI Response”, that he is planning to attend and he encouraged anyone interested to register as well.  Mr. Wilkins also made note of two upcoming MHS events scheduled on the same evenings as Board of Education Meetings; National Junior Honor Society Induction on 5/23/23 at 6pm and High School Awards Ceremony on 6/13/23 at 6:30pm.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education adopt the 2023-2024 Budget in the amount of $24,041,000 for presentation to the voters in the following form:

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to wit: 

RESOLVED, that the budget for the Warsaw Central School District (the “District”) for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, as presented by the Board of Education of the District, is hereby approved and adopted and the required funds therefor 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 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board approve the Property Tax Report Card for 2023-24, as per attached.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, 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 $43,963.00 to $45,331.00 and that the Board of Education of the Warsaw School District, Wyoming County, New York, be authorized to levy the necessary taxes therefore.

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

Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Baker 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 16, 2023; 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 7, No 0, Abstain 0

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the non-public transportation requests of Flint/Treadwell to and from Gilead School of Discipleship during the 2023-24 School Year, as long as the requests are within the required limits, and per Board Policy.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mr. Grover commented that the musical was wonderful and got better each night.  He commended Mr. Gayford and the students for a job well done and stated they all seemed happy and enjoyed it.  Mrs. Royce agreed stating that she heard from families that told her it was awesome.  Mr. Robb noted what a great job Mr. Gayford has done with the Drama Club program.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, 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.

The District Clerk was dismissed at 6:45 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by, Clerk Pro Tem.

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board enter Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. for the purpose of discussing collective negotiations pursuant to article 14 of Civil Service Law.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board resume regular session at 7:02 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

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

(A) = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 1 (Grover).

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Grover that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve four part-time temporary seasonal laborer positions  (as needed) to work a maximum of 400 hours each (at the approved starting rate for seasonal laborers) between July 1, 2023 and August 31, 2023. If not needed, the positions will remain vacant. Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Summer Program 2023 as follows:

July 10, 2023 - August 3, 2023 (Monday – Thursday)

Students attend 9 am - 12 Noon

For students entering 1st grade through 6th grade in the Fall 

Teachers and Paraprofessionals

6-7 Teachers x 4 hours/day + 6 planning hours + 1 hour meeting = 71 hours x contractual cost

6-8 Paraprofessionals x 4 hours/day = 64 hours x current employee rate

Rates per hour at the contractual cost

Transportation

2 bus runs/day x 16 days @ the contracted rate with C&F Transportation

Additional Staff

Social Worker - Contractual Summer Days

Counselor -  Contractual Summer Days

Nurse - Contractual Summer Days

Further, as part of this resolution, the Board tabled the following Supplies / Field Trips budget  until the April 24, 2023 meeting pending more clarification:

Supplies / Field Trips

Supplies - $3,450

Field Trips / Events - $3,500

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

Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Baker that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 549, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Grover 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 7:30 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem

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. Tangeman, Mr. Grover, Mr. Tarbell, Mr. McGinnis.

Members Absent:  Mrs. Baker.

Others Present:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Burnham, Mr. Webb, Mrs. Mould, Baylee Hoffmeister, Mr. & Mrs. Hoffmeister, Mr. Youngers, Mrs. Conley.

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

FFA Presentation by Ms. Mould, Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor, and student Baylee Hoffmeister.  Baylee explained that 16 students have the opportunity to go to Buffalo for the NYS FFA Convention.  Four of these students will stay over for two nights to compete in veterinary science skills, which will include hands-on skills, written tests and voluntary work.  The cost is $30 for each student due to the Warsaw Ag supporting group sponsorship and student fundraising.  Both days will consist of tours and workshops for insight on how the agriculture world can help outside corporations even if they are not directly ag related.  Ms. Mould noted that Baylee has been awarded her FFA jacket.  Baylee talked about the requirements she had to accomplish to achieve this award.  Ms. Mould stated that they will also be celebrating Meghan earning her Empire degree; she is the second student in the district to accomplish that. 

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the Board approve the request of the FFA Club for an overnight trip to Buffalo, NY on May 18-20, 2023, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board approve the minutes for the meetings April 11, 2023, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

The Board reviewed the list of bills dated March 10, 2023, March 24, 2023 and April 7, 2023.

The Board reviewed the Appropriation Status Report and Revenue Status Reports for March  2023.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board accept the Treasurer’s Reports for March 2023.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board accept the Extra-Curricular Treasurer’s Reports for 10/1/22-12/31/22 and 1/1/2023-3/31/23.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Wilkins reminded everyone that next Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 6pm will be the public meeting for the Capital Improvement Project.  The architects and construction teams; Young & Wright Architectural, Campus Construction and BPD will be present to explain the plan and answer any questions.  The potential property purchase of 99 Linwood Avenue will also be presented.

Audit Committee – Will be meeting soon.

Finance Committee – Reviewed and finalized the budget.

Policy Committee – Will have some policies to review in the near future.

Technology Committee – Reviewed purchasing of software, Ed Law 2D and SWANK; which is at video streaming software that the district will be participating on a trial basis through BOCES.  There are about 200 videos in the core bank to use, but with a two-day notice, teachers can order other videos as well.  Parent Square is not 100% linked; every student’s account is linked with at least one adult connected to them.  It is starting to be used to also provide automated notices of decreased lunch funds and overdue library books.  They are hoping to be able to send out summer notices if they can get it to come together which would decrease the number of hard copy mailings.  Mrs. Royce asked about internet services being available for all students.  Mrs. Monahan noted that 100% of the students have someone connected to their accounts through the use of the internet.  She explained they are working on the Digital Access Survey, which is an annual NYS requirement that provides them with that information.  She stated that during the shutdown, the problem seemed to be more with larger-sized families needing multiple computer use for all of their children. 

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the grant funded Summer Program 2023 supplies / field trip budget, that was previously tabled at the April 11, 2023 Board of Education meeting, as follows:

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

Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board approve a revision to the language of the proposed Purchase of Real Property, Proposition #3, that was adopted at the Board of Education meeting on March 28, 2023 to read as follows: 

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to-wit:

RESOLVED, that the Board of Education (the “Board”) of the Warsaw Central School District, Wyoming County, New York (the “District”) is hereby authorized to purchase a parcel of real property commonly known as 99 Linwood Avenue, Warsaw, New York, SBL No. 73.19-1-27.1 for a purchase price of $370,000, subject to certain conditions set forth in the purchase contract between the parties, and upon such other terms and conditions as the Board shall deem appropriate, with such expenditures to be made from the District’s 2021 Capital Reserve Fund, without the necessity of borrowing.

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

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve a revision to the language of the proposed Support of the Warsaw Public Library, Proposition #4, that was adopted at the Board of Education meeting on April 11, 2023 to read as follows: 

Shall the following resolution be adopted, to-wit:

 RESOLVED, that an increase in the support of the Warsaw Public Library, a free association library, by $1,368, for a total of $45,331, be, and it hereby is, approved, and that the Warsaw Central School District (the “District”) be, and it hereby is, authorized to levy and collect taxes in the District for the payment thereof.

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

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board cast its vote for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services of Genesee-Livingston-Steuben-Wyoming Counties Board members as follows:  Ernest Haywood, William Kane, Michael Riner, Paul Webster.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the Board of the Warsaw Central School District casts its vote in favor of the proposed administrative budget of the Board of Cooperative Educational Services for 2023-24, in the amount of $3,132,047.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board of Education authorize the Superintendent to sign change orders not to exceed $5000 per order for the Emergency Library Building Project.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Robb that the Board approve The FirstLight Phone System Maintenance Agreement for the 2023-24 school year, as proposed, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board accept, with appreciation, the following donation of supplies from Five Star Bank - Warsaw Branch:

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

Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mr. Tarbell 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 6:44 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by, Clerk Pro Tem.

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board enter Executive Session at 6:44 p.m. for the purpose of discussing collective negotiations pursuant to article 14 of Civil Service Law.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board resume regular session at 7:48 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

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

(A) = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

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

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the Board approve the following nonunion Salaries:

Further, that the work agreements associated with these positions be approved for the 2023-23 School Year.

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

Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Starting Pay Rates of the Support Staff Positions & Substitutes, as follows, effective July 1, 2023.

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

Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 550, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 7:49 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem