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

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

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

Mrs. Baker, Mr. Youngers.           

Members Absent:  None

Others Present:  Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Burnham, Mr. Ellis, Mr. Webb,

Ms. Ackerman, two Junior High students, Coach Traynor, Coach Joy, three students from the baseball team, Mrs. Conley.

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

Baseball Trip Request Presentation by Senior baseball players Ty and Patrick, and Coach Joy answered questions.   

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board approve the request of the Varsity Boys’ Baseball Team for an overnight trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on April 1-6, 2024, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

2025 Senior Trip Presentation by Junior Class Officers Brenna and Izzy, with follow up from Ms. Ackerman.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board of Education approve the 2025 Senior Class Trip Request for an overnight trip to Orlando, FL April 25-27, 2025, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the minutes for the meeting of November 14, 2023, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

The Board reviewed the lists of bills dated November 12, 2023 and November 21, 2023.

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

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board accept the Treasurer’s Reports as of October 2023.   Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mr. Wilkins showed a sample of the brick facing that will be placed on the front of the Elementary School building during the Capital Project.  He also had a discussion about the Solar Eclipse that will be occurring over Wyoming County on April 8, 2024 during the time of school dismissal.  He noted that high volumes of travelers are expected to be in and around the village and county at that time; this brings safety and traveling concerns for students and staff.  Many WNY districts are closed that day. 

Mr. Wilkins asked Ms. Grisewood to discuss a webinar that she attended that was presented by Hodgson Russ regarding social media litigation.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Grover that, whereas the Education Law provides that the Tax Collector shall be relieved of responsibility for the uncollected portion of the tax list when a complete list of the delinquent tax items has been certified to the Board of Education, and since the Collector has affixed her affidavit to such statement and has filed a statement accounting for the handling of the tax warrant and list; and whereas the Business Administrator has examined and verified the accuracy of the signed report of the Collector; therefore be it resolved, that the Board accept the report of the Tax Collector and having determined that the Collector has accounted for the full amount of the tax warrant direct that the lists of the delinquent tax items, with the addition of the two percent penalty, be certified to the office of the County Treasurer and/or other tax enforcement officer; and it is further directed that the tax warrant, tax roll and the Tax Collector’s copies of the tax receipts be placed on file.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the contract with Amy Ratajczak; CommunicATe, for the 2023-24 school year as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the contract with Hearing Evaluation Services of Buffalo, Inc., for the 2023-24 school year as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the 2024-25 Budget Calendar, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board accept, with appreciation, the following donation:  Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. - $100.00

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

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board accept, with appreciation, a donation in memory of W. Jerome Smith; $700.00 to be used for the Warsaw Central Vocal Music Department.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman 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 7:04 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by Mrs. Royce, Clerk Pro Tem.

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board enter Executive Session at 7:05 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. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board resume regular session at 8:48 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

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

(A) = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

(C)= Correction

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

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Memorandum of Agreement for an Indoor Track Assistant Coach for the 2023 winter sports season be approved, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said MOA.  Motion Carried: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mrs. Baker that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, in order to address minimum wage increases and work year requirements, the Memorandum of Agreement for the WSSA and wage increase at the rate of $.80 per hour effective January 1, 2024, be approved, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said MOA.  Motion Carried: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Memorandum of Agreement for a Long-Term Substitute for the position of Social Worker (M. Dourie) be approved, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said MOA.  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 the Starting Pay Rates of the Support Staff Positions & Substitutes, as follows, effective January 1, 2024.

 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 Personnel Schedule 565, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the 2023-24 School Calendar, as revised, due to safety concerns regarding the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse.  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 9:00 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem