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

       p.m. in the Elementary School Building by _______________, Board President.

Members Present: 

Members Absent: 

Others Present:

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board appoint _______________ as Clerk Pro Tem for the remainder of the Board Meeting.  Motion

Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

_______________ lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the minutes for September 9, 2025, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________

The Board reviewed the lists of regular bills dated September 2, and September 15, 2025.

The Appropriation and Revenue Status Reports dated August 2025 were reviewed.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board accept the Treasurer’s Reports as of August 2025.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

The Warsaw Public Library Announcement:  The staff at the Warsaw Public Library would like everyone to know that they are at a temporary location in the First United Methodist Church at the corner of West Court and Main St.  The Library is undergoing a renovation at this time and are using the church space on a temporary basis.  Please check the website and Facebook page of the Public Library for hours and details of activities during this time. They thank you for your understanding.

Dr. Irizarry reported

Ex Officio Student School Board Member Reports:

• Homecoming

• Ex Officio Virtual Event

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board accept the Annual External Audit Report, as prepared by Lumsden McCormick, CPA.  Further that the Board approve the Corrective Action Plan, as proposed in response to the management letter.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the Univera Dental Insurance Renewal, as proposed, and authorize the School Business Administrator to execute said agreement.    Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the sole bid of C & F Transportation with regard to the combined Baker Victory bus run with the Stanley Falk route, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute said agreement.   Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board accept, with appreciation, the following donation:  Perry Rotary Foundation, Inc. - $1000.00

Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board accept, with appreciation, the donation of 334 boxes of crayons from Walmart.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board declares Light Speed Audio Amplification Devices and Old Chromebooks obsolete and authorizes disposal in accordance with state law and Board policy:  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________. 

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board enter Executive Session at       p.m. for the purpose of discussing Choose an item..  Motion Carried:    Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board return to regular session at      .  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the special education placements recommendations, as follows:

1. = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

(C)= Correction

Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 604, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________

Moved by _______________, seconded by  _______________ that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at  _______________ p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

_______________

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 Mrs. Royce, Vice President.

Members Present:  Mrs. Gail Royce, Mr. John Grover, Mr. Michael Youngers, Mr. Joshua Harvey, Mrs. Kristina Baker, Baylee Hoffmeister, Student Ex Officio.

Members Absent:  Mr. Dean Robb, Mr. Stephen Tarbell II.

Others Present:  Dr. Irizarry, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. D’Amico, Mrs. Burnham, Mr. Winchip, Mr. Webb, Mr. Smith, Mrs. Conley.

Mrs. Royce led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Audit Report: Mr. Jeremy J. Smith, CPA met with the Audit Committee prior to the Board meeting to review the recent Audit Report as prepared by Lumsden McCormick, CPA.  He then presented the Audit Report to the Board during the meeting.  The report and corrective plan will be voted on at the next Board meeting.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the minutes for August 26, 2025, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Dr. Irizarry reported that Open House for the MHS grades 7-12 is Thursday, September 11, from 4:30pm to 6pm.  On Friday, September 12, he is hosting a Community Conversation; Meet and Greet in the ES Cafeteria.

Dr. Irizarry shared that he is working with Mrs. D’Amico preparing for an FBI workshop about digital dangers.  It will be a virtual presentation on November 6 and they have recommended that the district bring parents in to attend as well; they could use the large space Auditorium.  Mrs. D’Amico added that she is communicating with Megan Winter to assist with sharing the information on the website.

Dr. Irizarry stated he will be working with Mr. Winchip to honor students who have received a National Recognition Program Award from College Board.

Ex Officio Student School Board Member Reports:  Baylee stated that the Drama Club fall play will be The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and the spring musical will be The Addams Family.  Students are excited about it.

• Student Engagement:  Baylee shared that she would like the school to hold an “Extra-curricular Fair” like they host “Career Fairs”.  An “Extra-curricular Fair” would allow students to visit stations to learn more about extracurricular programs and information on how to join them.  She encouraged parent and community involvement.  She stated it would start in the MHS, but could later extend into the ES as well.
• Ex Officio 2025-26 Goals:  Baylee stated that she is excited to reach students and encourage them to take more pride in our school and increase student involvement.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board of Education approve the FFA Trip Request for an overnight trip to the Big E – Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachusetts on September 11 – September 14, 2025, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the BOCES Cooperative Bid Resolution:  Be it resolved that the Warsaw Central School is hereby authorized to participate in the following cooperative bids for the 2026-2027 school year.  These bids will be coordinated by the Genesee-Livingston-Steuben-Wyoming BOCES during the 2025-2026 school year for the following items:  Copy and Printer Paper-Winter, Custodial Supplies, Athletic/P.E. Supplies, Bread, Milk Products, Ice Cream Products, Paper and Chemical Supplies (Food Service), Grocery, Grocery Diversions, Kitchen Smallwares, Refuse Collection, Medical Supplies, School and Office Supplies, Printer Supplies, Copy and Printer Paper-Summer, NYS Produced Food Products.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board approve the following Adult Pricing for 2025-2026  Breakfast and Lunch:

Every year NYSED makes new adult meal prices for districts to follow. Above is the increase mandated by NYSED.  Adults are also charged 8% sales tax on these prices.

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

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board of Education approve the emergency transportation contract with C & F Transportation to combine a Baker Victory bus run with the new Stanley Falk route, as proposed, and authorize the Board President and the Superintendent of Schools to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board of Education approve the sole bid of C & F Transportation with regard to the Rochester School of the Holy Childhood 2025-26 Regular School Year run and with regard to the 2026 Extended School Year Summer run, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute said agreements.   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board of Education approve the contract amendment of C & F Transportation with regard to the 2025-26 Baker Victory 2^nd run, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute said amendment agreement.   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the non-public transportation requests for students (900-37-7033 & 900-37-7032) to and from Gilead School of Discipleship during the 2025-26 School Year, as long as the request is within the required limits, and per Board Policy.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0. 

Moved by Mr. Harvey seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Trisha Finnigan, as proposed for the 2025-26 school year, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board accept, with appreciation, the following donation of school supplies from the Warsaw VFW:

3  pencil cases multi colored

4 small spiral bound notepads

8 folders/binders various colors/prints

2 multi packs of pencils

1 pkg of colored pencils

3 pkgs of assorted pens

4 pkgs of loose leaf paper

9 composition notebooks

2 packages of assorted rulers

3 pkgs of assorted pencil sharpeners

1 pkg of colored index cards

2 boxes of assorted crayons 

1 pkg of assorted erasers

3 misc items

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

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board appoint Mr. Grover 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 6:44 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by Mr. Grover, Clerk Pro Tem.

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board enter Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the employment history of a particular person.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board return to regular session at 8:02 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

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

(A) = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

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

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS, pursuant to New York State Education Law §3012-c and Subpart 30-2 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, The District is required to adopt an Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) Plan; and

WHEREAS, §30-2.9 of the Commissioner’s Regulations require that any individual serving as lead evaluator of Principals in this District be certified by the Board of Education as a qualified lead evaluator of Principals; and

WHEREAS, to qualify for certification as a lead evaluator of Principals an individual shall successfully complete a training course that meets the minimum requirements prescribed in §30-2.9(b) of the Commissioner’s regulations; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the training record of Michael Irizarry and Kimberly D’Amico, and;

WHEREAS, Michael Irizarry and Kimberly D’Amico have met the minimum requirements; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the District hereby certifies Michael Irizarry and Kimberly D’Amico as lead evaluator of Principals for the 2025-26 school year.

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

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the following resolution:

WHEREAS, pursuant to New York State Education Law §3012-c and Subpart 30-2 of the Rules of the Board of Regents, The District is required to adopt an Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR) Plan; and

WHEREAS, §30-2.9 of the Commissioner’s Regulations require that any individual serving as lead evaluator of Teachers in this District be certified by the Board of Education as a qualified lead evaluator of Teachers; and

WHEREAS, to qualify for certification as a lead evaluator of Teachers an individual shall successfully complete a training course that meets the minimum requirements prescribed in §30-2.9(b) of the Commissioner’s regulations; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has reviewed the training record of Amy Burnham, Jeremiah Clifford, Kimberly D’Amico, Kari Grisewood, Scott Hoornbeck, Michael Irizarry, Coley Webb, Ryan Winchip and;

WHEREAS, Amy Burnham, Jeremiah Clifford, Kimberly D’Amico, Kari Grisewood, Scott Hoornbeck, Michael Irizarry, Coley Webb, Ryan Winchip have met the minimum requirements; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the District hereby certifies Amy Burnham, Jeremiah Clifford, Kimberly D’Amico, Kari Grisewood, Scott Hoornbeck, Michael Irizarry, Coley Webb, Ryan Winchip as lead evaluator of Teachers for the 2025-26 school year.  

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

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 603, as revised; Rebecca Vosburg was removed per her request.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 8:04 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mr. John Grover

Clerk Pro Tem