Minutes for May 9, 2023

  • 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, Mr. Grover, Mr. McGinnis, Mr. Tarbell, Mrs. Tangeman

                                 

    Members Absent: Mrs. Baker

     

    Others Present: Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. Burnham, Mrs. D’Amico, Mr. Ellis, Mr. Webb, Mr. Wilkie, Mr. Youngers, Ms. Conable, Mr. Shoemaker, Mr. Barks, Mrs. Conley

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

     

    2023-24 Budget Presentation – Ms. Grisewood and Mr. Wilkins.

     

    Social Worker Position Presentation – Mrs. Burnham & Mr. Webb discussed the role of a Social Worker in the district.  With increased mental health and emotional needs of students, a second Social Worker will provide additional assistance with emotional first aid at the classroom level before a crisis escalates.  They can teach self-regulating and relationship restoration skills.  A Social Worker also has more direct connections to community assistance as needed.  Mrs. Burnham and Mr. Webb answered several questions from the Board.  They explained that an additional Social Worker will help meet the growing needs of our students and will allow one to be located in each building.  Ms. Grisewood explained that the position would be grant funded for the 2023-24 school year.

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board approve the minutes for the April 24, 2023 meeting, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the Speech/Language Therapy contract with Jessica Scheidt, MS, CCC/SLP, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the agreement with Lumsden McCormick, LLC for the School Year 2022-23 audit, and authorize the Business Administrator to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the Wyoming County Threat Assessment Committee (WYTAC) Memorandum of Understanding, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said MOU.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board approve the Genesee Valley BOCES Summer 2023 Driver Education agreement, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board accept the donation of a Wurlitzer upright piano from the estate of Leonard Kososki with appreciation.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board declares four Cardiac Science AEDs obsolete and authorizes disposal in accordance with Board Policy and State Law.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board approve the non-public transportation requests of Lonneville 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 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. Tarbell, 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 7:00 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by, Clerk Pro Tem.

     

     

    Tawnnee Conley

    District Clerk

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board enter Executive Session at 7:00 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 8:02 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:

                   

    Committee on Special Education (CSE)

    Date of Meeting/

    Amendment

    Student Number(s)

    4/26/23

    900-37-7226; 900-37-7126

    Sub-Committee on Special Education (SCSE)

    Date of Meeting/

    Amendment

    Student Number(s)

    4/11/23

    900-37-6242 (C)

    4/20/23

    900-37-6198; 900-37-5379; 900-37-7357; 900-37-7293

    4/26/23

    900-37-6609

    4/27/23

    900-37-7002

    5/4/23

    900-37-6152(A)

    Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)

    Date of Meeting/

    Amendment

    Student Number(s)

    4/20/23

    900-37-7164

    4/26/23

    900-37-7165

    4/27/23

    900-37-7363; 900-37-7387; 900-37-7388

    Sub-Committee on Pre-School Special Education (SCPSE)

    Date of Meeting/

    Amendment

    Student Number(s)

    4/21/23

    900-37-7279(A)

    (A) = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

    (C) = Correction

     

    Motion Carried:  Yes 6 No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 551, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mr. Grover that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 8:02 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 May 23, 2023

  • 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. Tangeman, Mr. Grover, Mrs. Baker, Mr. Tarbell, Mr. McGinnis           

                     

    Members Absent:  Mrs. Royce

     

    Others Present:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Ellis, Mr. Webb, Mr. Wilkie, Ms. Conable, Mr. Gayford, Mr. Barks, Mrs. Conley

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

     

    UPK Updates Presentation – Mrs. Monahan and Mr. Webb explained the expansion grants as two grants for the Universal Pre-K Program.  The first was to provide 17 slots for a half-day (we equate to 8 full-day slots) program for the 4-year olds and the second is to help fund a full- day program for up to 54 students.  They noted that a representative from the State Education Department recently visited and was pleased with the program.  The district will receive a report with recommendations for continuous improvement when the representative compares his visit notes with the district’s Quality Assurance Protocol (QAP) that was submitted in April.  The district did not receive any RFP submissions and will be filing for a grant variance to exempt us from local collaboration.  Mrs. Monahan and Mr. Webb answered questions from Board members and stated the program has about 38 students enrolled for the 2023-24 school year.

     

    Smart Schools Initiative Presentation – Ms. Grisewood explained that the district is looking to replace obsolete interactive boards over the next three years using phase 2 of the Smart Schools Bond.  She stated the Technology Committee has reviewed it and there will be a public hearing regarding it on June 27, 2023.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the

    Following resolution:

    WARSAW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

     

    RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY SMART SCHOOLS

    INVESTMENT PLAN

     

    WHEREAS, The Smart Schools Bond Act (the “Act”) was passed as part of the 2014-15 enacted state budget and was approved by voter referendum during the 2014 general election; and

     

    WHEREAS, the Act authorizes New York State to issue $2 billion in general obligation bonds to finance improved educational technology and infrastructure projects for public schools; and

     

    WHEREAS, the District was allocated $ 1,001,822 to finance technology projects in the District; and

     

    WHEREAS, the monies allocated are paid out as refunds to the District upon expenditure of funds under an approved Smart Schools Investment Plan (“SSIP”); and

     

    WHEREAS, the District, pursuant to its allocation of funds through the Act, has developed a Preliminary Phase 2 SSIP to expend $$414,705 for replacement of classroom interactive displays.

    WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the preliminary SSIP and determined that approval of the preliminary SSIP is in the best interest of the District.

                   

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposed preliminary Smart Schools Investment Plan to expend $414,705 is hereby approved.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board schedule a public hearing with regard to the Smart Schools Bond Act Preliminary Investment Plan for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in the Warsaw Elementary School, and authorize the District Clerk to issue legal notices with regard to such hearing.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the Board approve the minutes for the meetings of May 9, 2023 as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

    The Board reviewed the list of bills dated April 21 & 25, 2023 and May 5 & 8, 2023.

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

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

    Mr. Wilkins reported the district is moving forward with the Capital Improvements Project as planned and the survey on the 99 Linwood parcel completed as soon as possible.

     

    Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board of Education accept the vote results from the May 16, 2023 vote, as follows:

     

    Total Votes Cast:  227

     

    PROPOSITION NO. 1:  2023-2024 BUDGET

    Yes:   182         No:   42      Passed

     

    PROPOSITION NO. 2:  CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, 2023

    Yes:    172        No:   46      Passed

     

    PROPOSITION NO. 3:  PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY

    Yes:    172        No:   54       Passed

     

    POSITION NO. 4:  SUPPORT OF THE WARSAW PUBLIC LIBRARY

    Yes:   200         No:   26       Passed

     

    Board of Education – 2 Vacancies

    Gail Royce   193

    Michael Youngers   183

    Each won a five-year term

     

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

     

    Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board of Education accept the Natural Gas bid to ENERGO, and approve the associated contract.  Further, that the Business Administrator be authorized to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the

    Following resolution:


      As a period of six months from the date of the meeting/election of 2022 has elapsed without any proceeding being commenced in regard to the meeting/election, and

     

      As the retention period of 1 year specified in Board of Education approved Retention Schedule LGS-1 (Page, 84 363.b.) has passed,

     

      The Warsaw Central School Board of Education orders, by approval of this resolution,

     

    1. the unsealing and opening of the ballot box (safe) by the District Clerk
    2. destruction of all ballots contained therein (together with the unused ballots) for the meetings/election held in 2022.

     

    Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0

     

    Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board appoint Mrs. Tangeman 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 6:50 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by Mrs. Tangeman, Clerk Pro Tem.

     

     

     

    Tawnnee Conley

    District Clerk

     

    Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board enter Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters leading to the appointment/employment of a particular person.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board resume regular session at 7:23 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

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

                     

    Committee on Special Education (CSE)

    Date of Meeting/

    Amendment

    Student Number(s)

    5/2/23

    900-37-6956

    5/5/23

    900-37-6758; 900-37-6029

    5/11/23

    900-37-6333

    Sub-Committee on Special Education (SCSE)

    Date of Meeting/

    Amendment

    Student Number(s)

    5/2/23

    900-37-6890; 900-37-6889

    5/4/23

    900-37-6967; 900-37-6347; 900-37-6515

    5/5/23

    900-37-6399

    5/15/23

    900-37-7157(A)

    5/17/23

    900-37-6763(A)

    Committee on Pre-School Special Education (CPSE)

    Date of Meeting/

    Amendment

    Student Number(s)

    5/2/23

    900-37-7389

    5/5/23

    900-37-7153

    5/11/23

    900-37-7345; 900-37-7360

    Sub-Committee on Pre-School Special Education (SCPSE)

    Date of Meeting/

    Amendment

    Student Number(s)

    10/26/22

    900-37-7360(C)

    4/21/23

    900-37-7279(A) (C)

     

    (A) = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

    (C) = Correction

     

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

     

    Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve one FTE Social Worker Position effective July 1, 2023, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mr. Grover that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, if as of Thursday, May 25, 2023, the district has one unused emergency day remaining, then Friday May 26, 2023 will be a give back day for all district employees.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Retirement Memorandum of Agreement for Karen Herron as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said MOA.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mr. McGinnis, seconded by Mrs. Baker that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the revised Personnel Schedule 552, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

    Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. McGinnis that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 7:25 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

     

     

     

     

    Mrs. Lisa Tangeman

    Clerk Pro Tem