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: 

_______________ led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the minutes for the meeting of February 11, 2025 and February 18, 2025, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

The Board reviewed the lists of bills dated January 17, 2025, January 31, 2025, and February 14, 2024.

The Board reviewed the Appropriation Status Report and Revenue Status Reports for January 2025.

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

Mr. Wilkins reported:

Audit Committee

Finance Committee

Policy Committee

Technology Committee

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Warsaw Central School Board of Education approves the following resolution:

Warsaw Central School District, Warsaw, New York, a component district of the Genesee-Livingston-Steuben-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services, and in accordance with the provisions of Education Law Section 1950(11), hereby nominations Roger Kostecky (of 4316 Buffalo Road, Warsaw, NY  14569) for an at-large position on the Board of Cooperative Educational Services.  The nominee (whose term of office would begin on July 1, 2025) is a legal resident of the Warsaw Central School District.

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

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the 2025-26 School Calendar, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approve the summer 4-day work-week for the summer of 2025 (June 30, 2025 through August 29, 2025).  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation

of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approve the 2025-26 12-month staff holidays,

as follows:

                                         2025-2026 12-Month Holidays

                          *WSSA November 27, 2025 & November 28, 2025

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

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation

of the Superintendent, the Board approve an unpaid holiday for all 12-month staff on December 24, 2025 due to an extra day in the 12-month calendar.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the proposed agreement with The Kessler Center for the 2024-25 school year, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the proposed updated agreement with The Summit Center for the 2024-25 school year, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board appoint and indemnify Kevin M. MacDonald, District Superintendent of the Genesee Valley BOCES, as Search Consultant for the position of Superintendent of Schools for the Warsaw Central School District.  Mr. MacDonald shall receive no additional compensation; the district agrees to reimburse the Genesee Valley BOCES for incidental costs associated with the search process.  Costs may include, but are not limited to, printing, advertising and postage.  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 placements 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 Personnel Schedule 590, 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 Mr. Robb, Board President.

Members Present:  Mr. Dean Robb, Mrs. Gail Royce, Mr. Michael Youngers, Mr. John Grover, Mr. Stephen Tarbell II, Mr. Joshua Harvey.                           

Members Absent:  Mrs. Kristina Baker

Others Present: Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Burnham, Mrs. D’Amico, Mr. Gayford, Mrs. Sheer, Mr. MacDonald, Ms. Herbert, Ms. Conable, Mr. Barks and Mrs. Conley.

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

Legislative Leadership Day and Excellence in Student Services Award Presentation: 

Mr. Wilkins and Mr. Youngers, along with Lukas Felix, Drama Club member, attended the Legislative Leadership Day on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Elba Central School where, on behalf of the Drama Club, Lukas accepted an Excellence in Student Services Award.  Mr. Robb and Mr. Wilkins presented Vocal Music Teacher and Drama Club Director, Mr. Gayford, with the award plaque and certificates at tonight’s Board of Education Meeting.

Mr. Gayford thanked them and invited everyone to the Spring Musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, on April 4-5, 2025.   

Career Center Presentation:  Mrs. Sheer, Career Coordinator, gave an overview of many of the exciting things that she works on with students to prepare them for career readiness.  She explained that she works on career exploration, resume writing and interview skills with students.  She arranges job shadows and career fairs; the District is hosting Warsaw’s MHS Career Day for grades 8-12 on March 14.  As Career Coordinator, she is involved in the Youth Leadership Academy hosted by the Wyoming County Youth Bureau in partnership with the Business Education Council; Warsaw CSD has nine students participating this school year.  Mrs. Sheer also works with Mr. Salem’s Participation in Government classes, providing them with the Community Service Directory to assist them with completing their required 15 hours of volunteer service.  She talked about new career exploration resources in the MHS Library to help direct students toward their areas of interest.  Students can also sign up to take the ASVAB exam if they have an interest in military services.  Mrs. Sheer also partners with Junior Achievement USA who offers programs in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and work readiness.  Lastly, she shared that she has been working with our FFA group for their Employment Skills competition where two of the students are advancing onto the next phase and will be competing in mock interviews.

Genesee Valley BOCES Budget & Board Member Update:  Kevin MacDonald, GV BOCES District Superintendent, spoke to the Board members about the GV BOCES Administrative Budget and 2025-26 proposal.  He also noted that BOCES Board Member, Roger Kostecky’s term will expire on June 30, 2025.  Mr. Kostecky represents Warsaw and Wyoming School Districts and he is seeking re-election; he will be requesting the nomination of the Board at their February 25, 2025 meeting.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board accepts the Minutes for the meeting on January 28, 2025, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board of Education accept the responsible low bids for the Capital Project as follows:  

Contract No. 104   Electrical – Industrial Power and Lighting Corp.  

                                                             Base Bid                                   $            1,629,700

                                                             Alternate #3                               $            5,900

                                                             Alternate #4                               $            5,000

                                                             Total Award                               $            1,640,600

Contract No. 105   Plumbing – MKS Plumbing Corp.

                                                             Base Bid                                    $            877,000

                                                             Total Award                                $           877,000

  Total:   $           12,250,646

Further, it is recommended by Campus Construction that the Board award the project Special Inspections and Testing to Encorus Group, and award the Asbestos Monitoring to Lozier Environmental Consulting, Inc. because these companies have provided the lowest responsible costs for these services.

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

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board of Education approve the Capital Project Commissioning Agreements (C203-2017 & C103-2015), as proposed, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreements.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board of Education approve the Toshiba Copier Maintenance Agreement, as proposed, and authorize the Business Administrator to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Harvey 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 6:59 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by Mrs. Royce, Clerk Pro Tem.

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board enter Executive Session at 6:59 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the employment history of a particular person.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board resume regular session at 8:59 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

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

                               (A) = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

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

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 589, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the amendment to the Superintendent’s Contract, as proposed, and authorize the Board President to execute said amendment.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board accept the Superintendent’s Resignation for Retirement Letter, effective July 31, 2025.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, 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 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem

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

6:44 p.m. in the District Office Building by Mr. Robb.

Members Present:  Mr. Dean Robb, Mrs. Gail Royce, Mr. Stephen Tarbell, II, Mr. Michael Youngers, Mr. Joshua Harvey, Mrs. Kristina Baker, Mr. John Grover.

Members Absent:  None

Others Present:  Mr. Wilkins, Mr. MacDonald.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Harvey 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.

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

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Harvey 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 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board resume regular session at 8:31 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the special meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 8:31 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem