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, President.

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

Members Absent:  Mr. Youngers

Others Present:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Burnham, Mr. Ellis, Mr. Webb with Therapy Dog, Dewey, Mrs. J. Baker, Ms. Conable, Mrs. Conley

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

Budget Presentation – Ms. Grisewood presented the first part of the Budget process.  She explained that some of the items affecting increases are certified teachers’ and civil service employees’ retirement rates, BOCES and increased special education needs, which often leads to increased transportation needs.  She noted there has been a small decrease in the foundation aid of approximately $4,000.  There has also been a decrease in building aid and an increase in the use of reserves and fund balance. She stated the ARP money Covid funds are also ending this year. 

Mr. Wilkins shared a summary of a few of the State and Assembly one-house budget proposals to restore all Save Harmless Foundation Aid cuts which hit some districts quite hard.  Some additional proposals are rejecting the proposed adjustment to the Foundation Aid formula’s inflation calculation, providing a minimum 3% Foundation Aid increase for all districts and allocating $1 million to SED to study the Foundation Aid formula.  He is also encouraged to see that the senate one-house budget had a waiver for the income cap included. This waiver extends the public retiree income cap for an additional year and will make it possible for retired workers to come back to districts to teach if desired.  The district currently has two positons filled with retired teachers working as long-term substitutes.  

Summer Academy Program 2024 – Mrs. Janelle Baker explained that she is currently working toward her administrative degree and she able to work on the summer academy program for her intern work.  She stated that since 2024 is the year of the summer Olympics, she has geared this program to have an Olympic theme.  This will incorporate Olympic type games and team building.  The academy will run July 8-August 1, 2024 Monday through Thursdays.  Anyone can attend, but it will generally be recommended for students needing a boost.  When asked about planned field trips, she explained that is still in the works, but due to half-day class times, there are some limits.  They may look into visiting the Reptile Prehistoric World in Perry, or traveling to Genesee County park for a picnic.  Alternatively, they may instead, set up a sports camp with stations to go along with the Olympic theme and/or bring in a traveling science museum.  The details are still being developed.  Ms. Grisewood noted that the ARP grant money is financing the Summer Academy Program this year.

Mr. Robb thanked Mr. Ellis, High School Principal, for his years of service in the district and wished him well as he is leaving for another opportunity.  Mr. Ellis thanked the Board and everyone for their support.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the Minutes for the meeting on February 13, 2024, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mr. Wilkins informed the Board that the budget and board member vote for BOCES will take place at the Monday, April 22, 2024 BOE meeting.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board adopt the Genesee Area Healthcare Plan (GAHP) Municipal Cooperative Agreement to Participate Resolution as Follows:

RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN RESTATED GENESEE AREA HEALTHCARE PLAN (“GAHP”) MUNICIPAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

WHEREAS, the Genesee Area Healthcare Plan (“GAHP”) was established pursuant to a Municipal Cooperation Agreement to Provide Health Benefits, which was last revised and adopted dated February 26, 2013 (the “Predecessor Agreement”); and

WHEREAS, Warsaw Central School is currently a participant in GAHP (“Participating District”); and

WHEREAS, The Predecessor Agreement provides that it may be amended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members of the Board of Directors (“Board Members”) then appointed and serving on the GAHP Board; and

WHEREAS, the GAHP Board voted on February 13, 2024, to revise, restate and rename the Predecessor Agreement the “Restated Municipal Cooperative Agreement to Provide Health Benefits” effective July 1, 2024; and

WHEREAS, Article 5-G Section 119-o of the New York General Municipal Law, and the Predecessor Agreement, require that changes to the Predecessor Agreement must also be adopted by a majority vote of each Participating District’s governing body;

WHEREAS, Warsaw Central School desires to continue its participation in GAHP on and after July 1, 2024;

NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Education of Warsaw Central School has voted to remain a member of GAHP and to approve and become a Participating District in the Restated Municipal Cooperative Agreement to Provide Health Benefits effective July 1, 2024.

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

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the Genesee Area Healthcare Plan (GAHP) Municipal Cooperative Agreement, as proposed, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board adopt the NY Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (NYCLASS) Municipal Cooperation Agreement to Participate Resolution as Follows:

Municipal Cooperation Resolution

WHEREAS, New York General Municipal Law, Article 5-G, Section 119-o (Section 119-o) empowers municipal corporations [defined in Article 5-G, Section 119-n to include school districts, boards of cooperative educational services, counties, cities, towns and villages, and districts] to enter into, amend, cancel, and terminate agreements for the performance among themselves (or one for the other) of their respective functions, powers, and duties on a cooperative or contract basis;

WHEREAS the Warsaw Central School District wishes to invest portions of its available investment funds in cooperation with other corporations and/or districts pursuant to the NYCLASS Municipal Cooperation Agreement Amended and Restated as of March 28, 2019;

WHEREAS the Warsaw Central School District wishes to satisfy the safety and liquidity needs of their funds;

Now, therefore, it is hereby resolved as follows:

That Kari Grisewood, Business Administrator, of Warsaw Central School District is hereby authorized to participate in the NYCLASS program under the terms of the NYCLASS Municipal Cooperation Agreement Amended and Restated as of March 28, 2019.

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

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the Board approve the NY Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (NYCLASS) Agreement, as proposed, and authorize the Business Administrator and District Treasurer as authorized signers of said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the Not a Number – Love 146: Child Trafficking & Exploitation Prevention Curriculum License Agreement, as proposed, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board of Education approve the 2023-2024 emergency transportation to Norman Howard and Crestwood (combined) contract with Livingston-Wyoming ARC, as proposed, and authorize the Board President and 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 non-public transportation request for an eligible student to and from Castile Christian Academy during the 2024-25 School Year, as long as the request is within the required limits, and per Board Policy.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0. 

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board declare the following items obsolete and authorize disposal in accordance with state law and Board policy.

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

The District Clerk was dismissed at 7:03 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. Tarbell that the Board enter Executive Session at 7:03 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 Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board resume regular session at 7:53 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, 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 0

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Grover that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the following resolution be approved:

WHEREAS, the District’s High School Principal has resigned effective March 24, 2024; and

WHEREAS, the District needs to retain the services of a properly certified interim High School Principal on a temporary basis to perform the duties of High School Principal;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board approves the hiring of Dennis Kenney as an Interim High School Principal effective March 25, 2024 at a daily rate of $550 with no other compensation or benefits to perform the duties of High School Principal through the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year.

Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Baker that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Summer Academy Program 2024, as follows:

July 8, 2024 - August 1, 2024 (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

Supplies / Field Trips

Supplies - $3,450

Field Trips / Events - $3,500

Transportation

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

Additional Staff

Social Worker - Contractual Summer Days

Counselor -  Contractual Summer Days

Nurse - Contractual Summer Days

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

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman 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 June 27, 2024 and August 31, 2024. If not needed, the positions will remain vacant.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Grover that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 569, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 7:54 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, 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 Building by Mr. Robb, President.

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

Members Absent:  None

Others Present:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Burnham, Mrs. D’Amico, Mr. Kenney, Mr. Webb with Therapy Dog, Dewey, Ms. Conable, Mrs. Conley.

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

2024-25 Budget Presentation - Ms. Grisewood presented the remaining part of the proposed budget. She reviewed the curriculum and contractual obligations costs and noted that some of the increases are due to the Covid grants ending after August of this year.  She discussed the minimum wage increase, staffing changes, SRO contract and pupil services.  Student Special Education needs have increased as well.  The overall salaries have decreased in General Education due to some late retirements that were not replaced.  She stated that equipment and supplies (textbooks, software, etc.) costs are based on needs.  Ms. Grisewood reviewed the three-part preliminary budget summary, which is broken into sections as follows:  14.9% Capital, 74.6 % Program and 10.5% Administrative costs.  

School Lunch Fund Presentation – Ms. Grisewood explained that Mr. Baker, Food Service Manager, had discussed some proposed changes of direction for the cafeteria and staffing. The district currently pays for two positions provided by BOCES.  The proposal is to decrease one of the BOCES positions and add one 4.75-hour food service position and change a 2-hour position to 4.75-hours.  Overall, there would be some additional staffing to meet the increased needs of meals being provided to all students, but there would be a reduction in the BOCES expense.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the minutes for the meetings of March 12, 2024, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

The Board reviewed the list of bills dated February 16, 2024, March 1, 2024 and March 15, 2024. 

The Board reviewed the Appropriation Status Report and Revenue Status Reports for January 2024 and February 2024.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board accept the Treasurer’s Reports as of January 2024 and February 2024.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mr. Wilkins introduced Mr. Dennis Kenney, Interim HS Principal.  He comes with many years of experience and we welcome him to WCS.  Mr. Kenney thanked everyone and stated it is good to be here.

Mr. Wilkins stated that the Beauty and the Beast musical production over the weekend was outstanding.  Mr. Gayford, Mr. Wartinger, students and everyone involved did an awesome job; it was excellent.  Mr. Grover agreed noting there was a large crowd and everyone seemed to enjoy it, it got better with every show. 

Mr. Wilkins gratefully announced that the District had received the Utica National’s School Safety Excellence Award on March 21, 2024.  This award also included a certificate plaque and $500 donation in connection with the School Safety Program.

Mr. Wilkins reported that the Capital Project Planning Phase is nearly 90% completed and it’s exciting to wrap it up to move on to the next phase.  He will give an update after spring break.

Audit Committee – Will be meeting in April or May.

Finance Committee – Met on February 29, 2024 and reviewed the proposed 2024-25 budget.

Policy Committee – The first two sections of the draft policy manual from Erie 1 BOCES has been compared to the current policy manual and they are in the process of making revisions as needed.

Technology Committee – The meeting was pushed to April because they are still working on the updated website and are hoping to share a demo when completed.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board of Education approve the FFA Trip Request for an overnight trip to SUNY Cobleskill, NY April 11-12, 2024, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board approve to have the appropriations exceed the original School Lunch Fund Budget.   Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board accept, with appreciation, the $500 Utica National’s School Safety Excellence Award from the Utica National Insurance Group.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the following textbook as proposed.

Modern Carpentry, 13^th Edition, Jones, Wagner, Smith, Huth.  Goodheart-Willcox, 2022. 

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

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the Sown to Grow Agreement, as proposed, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board approve the proposed Speech Language Therapy Agreement with Elizabeth Fox for the 2023-24 school year, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the proposed Vision Therapy Services Agreement with Dr. Mark Gordon; for the 2023-24 school year, and authorize the Director of Special Services to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mr. Youngers asked if Mr. Wilkins had reached out to the Town of Gainesville about plowing Dutton Road and surrounding areas before the school bus travels those roads.  Mr. Wilkins stated he had discussed it with the bus manager, Mr. Wombles, who will contact them to work on having them there earlier for plowing and sanding.

Moved by Mrs. Tangeman, seconded by Mrs. Baker 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 6:57 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by Mrs. Royce, Clerk Pro Tem.

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board enter Executive Session at 6:58 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the employment history of a particular person.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board resume regular session at 8:50 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

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

(A) = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

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

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, Monday, April 8, 2024 (Solar Eclipse), will be a give back day for all district employees as an unused emergency day.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 1 (Grover).

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mrs. Tangeman that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the ELA Memorandum of Agreement for (Margaret Tepper) as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools 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 Board approve Personnel Schedule 570, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Robb that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 8:51 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem