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

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

Members Present: 

Members Absent: 

Others Present: 

_______________ led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2026-27 Budget Presentation – Ms. Grisewood    

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the minutes for the meetings of March 24, 2026, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Dr. Irizarry reported:

Ex Officio Student School Board Member Reports:

• Drama Club – Play/Musical Release –  
• National Honor Society –
• Flag Football Game –
• Prom –

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education adopt the 2026-2027 Budget in the amount of $28,932,000 for presentation to the voters on May 19, 2026 from 12 Noon to 8:00 p.m. in the Elementary School at 153 West Buffalo Street, Warsaw, New York in the following form:

Shall the following resolution be adopted:  

RESOLVED, that the budget for the Warsaw Central School District, County of Wyoming, New York (the “District”), for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027 as presented by the Board of Education, is hereby approved and adopted and the required funds therefore 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 _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the Property Tax Report Card for 2026-27, as per attached.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board of Education approve the library proposition for presentation to the voters on May 19, 2026 from 12 Noon to 8:00 p.m. in the Elementary School at 153 West Buffalo Street, Warsaw, New York in the following form:

Shall the following resolution be adopted: 

RESOLVED, that the annual appropriation for the operation of the Warsaw Public Library be

increased from $47,821 to $48,777 and that the Board of Education of the Warsaw Central School District, Wyoming County, New York, be authorized to levy and collect the necessary taxes in the District for payment thereof.

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

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  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 19, 2026; 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 and Margaret Zeches.

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 _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the corrected GV BOCES Capital Project Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) that was Board approved on March 24, 2026, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the WCCH Stop Over Point Memorandum of Agreement effective May 1, 2026 – May 1, 2029, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the proposed Memorandum of Understanding Tuition Agreement with the Stanley G. Falk School for the 2025-26 school year, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the 2025-26 transportation contract to Andrews Trahey School with Parent/Guardian, and approve the 2025-26 transportation contract to Stanley Falk School with Parent/Guardian, as proposed, and authorize the Board President and the Superintendent of Schools to execute said contracts.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the non-public transportation requests for three eligible students to and from Gilead School of Discipleship and for two eligible students to and from Castile Christian Academy during the 2026-27 School Year, as long as the request is within the required limits, and per Board Policy.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.  

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the Contract for Health and Welfare Services for 2025-26 and authorize the Board President and Superintendent to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the

Following resolution:

                                            Warsaw Central School District

RESOLUTION APPROVING FINAL SMART SCHOOLS INVESTMENT PLAN

WHEREAS, the District accepted a preliminary Smart Schools Investment Plan (“SSIP”) on January 23, 2018 pursuant to The Smart Schools Bond Act (the “Act”); and

WHEREAS, the preliminary SSIP was posted on the District’s website for at least 30 days, and the District included an address to which any written comments on the preliminary SSIP should be sent; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education conducted a public hearing that enabled stakeholders to respond to the preliminary SSIP, for which adequate notice of the public hearing was provided through local media and the District website for at least two weeks prior to the hearing; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Education has considered all public comments, completed a final SSIP, and determined that approval of the final SSIP is in the best interest of the District.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the final Smart Schools Investment Plan to expend $414,705.25 for replacement of classroom interactive displays.

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

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the Young & Wright Architectural contract for the emergency 2025 hail storm project repairs, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education accept the quote from Toth’s Sports for repair of the Elementary and Middle/High Schools’ digital signs damaged by the 2025 hail storm.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve Young & Wright Architectural Phase 3 proposal for additional services and the amendment to professional services agreement, for the Capital Improvements Project (May 2023), and authorize the Superintendent to execute said proposal and amendment.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________ seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the following textbooks as proposed:

American Government Interactive, Daniel M. Shea. Savvas, August 2025.

Economics Principles in Action, O’Sullivan, Sheffrin. Savvas, July 2025.    

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

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board appoint _______________ as Clerk Pro Tem for the remainder of the Board Meeting.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

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

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

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 resume regular session at _______________ p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

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

(A) = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

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

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve two temporary seasonal laborer positions, as needed.  The positions could work full-time, at the approved starting rate for seasonal laborers, between June 29, 2026 and August 31, 2026.  If not needed, the positions will remain vacant.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education abolish the 1.0 FTE position of Elementary Assistant Principal/Instructional Coach, within the administrative tenure area of Assistant Principal, effective April 14, 2026.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education establish a 1.0 FTE position of Elementary Assistant Principal, within the administrative tenure area of Assistant Principal, effective April 15, 2026.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the creation of a 1.0 FTE Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) position effective April 27, 2026 – June 30, 2026.  Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.  

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) for Elementary School Assistant Principal (Jeffrey Mitchell), as proposed, be approved.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Math 7-12 Memorandum of Agreement for (Ava Linder) as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said MOA.  Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 615, 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 Building by Mr. Robb, Board President.

Members Present:  Mr. Dean Robb, Mrs. Gail Royce, Mr. John Grover, Mr. Michael Youngers, Mr. Joshua Harvey, Mr. Stephen Tarbell II, Mrs. Kristina Baker, Baylee Hoffmeister - Student Ex Officio.            

Members Absent:  None

Others Present:  Dr. Irizarry, Mr. Webb, Ms. Conable, Mr. Kuzma, Mr. Flint, A student from the HS, Mrs. Conley.

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

A student spoke about BOCES regarding an embedded English class credit and stated he was seeking a college credit class.

A parent spoke about concerns of student disruptions in his child’s classroom.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board approve the minutes for the meetings of March 10, 2026, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

The Board reviewed the list of bills dated, March 1, 2026 and March 13, 2026.

The Board reviewed the Appropriation Status Report and Revenue Status Reports for February 2026.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board accept the Treasurer’s Reports as of February 2026.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Dr. Irizarry reported the Capital Improvement Project has entered phase 3 and project items have been prioritized.

Dr. Irizarry shared that he and Mrs. D’Amico attended the Niagara Falls Teacher Recruitment Day where they met with about 15 potential candidates for the Math, Music and Special Education Teacher openings.  Interviews will be scheduled over the next couple of weeks.

Ex Officio Student School Board Member Reports:  Ms. Hoffmeister shared the following:

• FFA Substates Update – Students attended the Western Substate Leadership Development competitions at Alfred.  Baylee placed 3^rd in employment skills.  This was a great opportunity to meet the committee and other district students.

She also shared that she is in the top 20 running as a State Officer Candidate and will travel to the FFA Camp Oswegatchie in April for the two-day interview process.   

• School Musical Update – The Addams Family musical production was this past weekend.  It was a well-attended event at each show.  There was a huge cast and crew involving approximately 65 students which included about a dozen seniors.  The students showed incredible growth and there is excitement looking ahead to next year’s productions.  

Audit Committee – Will meet in June

Finance Committee – Met March 19, 2026

Policy Committee – Will meet soon

Technology Committee – Will meet March 30, 2026

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board approve the following Genesee Valley BOCES Capital Project Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA) resolution:

WHEREAS, Genesee Valley BOCES is proposing a “Capital Improvement Project” to include additions, alterations, and improvements at the Batavia and Mount Morris campuses, and may include the purchase and/or donation of real property; and

WHEREAS, the funding for the $42,885,649.39 capital improvement project is proposed to be secured through an intermunicipal agreement (IMA) between Genesee Valley BOCES and it’s twenty-two (22) component districts and,

WHEREAS, the Warsaw Central School District wishes to enter into the IMA to fund their share of the project and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Warsaw Central School District, approves the IMA for its share of $1,777,996.00 of the total projected project cost of $42,885,649.39.

FURTHER, it is understood the IMA shall be circulated to the twenty-two (22) component districts for their consideration. Should a district not vote in favor of the IMA, the BOCES will pursue financing through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York via a resolution that will be put up for public vote and must be approved by the majority of total voters for the project and the financing to be approved.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Warsaw Central School District Board President is authorized to sign the IMA.

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

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the Intermunicipal Cooperative Agreements (IMA) between Warsaw Central School District and Mt. Morris Central School District regarding Special Education Placements for the 2025-26 Regular School Year (RSY) and the Extended School Year (ESY), as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board of Education approve the contract amendment of Livingston-Wyoming ARC with regard to the 2025-26 Stanley Falk run and authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute said amendment agreements.   Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the non-public transportation requests for two eligible students to and from Castile Christian Academy during the 2026-27 School Year, as long as the request is within the required limits, and per Board Policy.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0. 

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that Lippes Mathias LLP of Buffalo, be appointed as Legal Counsel for the 2025-26 school year.   Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mrs. Baker 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. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover 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 6:48 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by Mrs. Royce, Clerk Pro Tem.

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board enter Executive Session at 6:48 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the employment history of a particular person.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board resume regular session at 8:40 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Harvey 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. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the following resolution: 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the Warsaw Central School District hereby accepts the resignation agreement presented during the immediately preceding executive session.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 614, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, 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 8:46 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem