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.

Audit Report

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________   that the Board approve the minutes for August 26, 2025, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Dr. Irizarry reported

Ex Officio Student School Board Member Reports:

• Student Engagement

• Ex Officio 2025-26 Goals

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ 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 _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ 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 _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ 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 _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  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 _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ 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 _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ 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 _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ 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 _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________. 

Moved by _______________ seconded by _______________ 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 _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ 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 _______________, 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 return to regular session at _________________.  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 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 _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  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 _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 603, as revised. 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        

6:30p.m. in the Middle/High School Building by Mr. Robb.

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

Members Absent:  Mrs. Kristina Baker

Others Present:  Dr. Irizarry, Mr. Webb, Ms. Conable, Mrs. Conley.

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

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the minutes for August 12, 2025, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

The Board reviewed the lists of regular bills dated July 21, 2025 and August 4, 2025.

The Board reviewed the Appropriation and Revenue Status Reports as of July 31, 2025.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board accept the Treasurer’s Reports as of July 2025.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Dr. Irizarry reported that the Fax system is working with the new company and they are running weekly tests.

He stated that he met today with surrounding area Wyoming County Superintendents for the NY Inspires meeting to plan for the development, training, and implementation of the “Portrait of a Graduate” in conjunction with BOCES, which is a new pathway to graduation not based on Regents exams.  He has asked Stephanie Burns of BOCES to come and present more information to share with the stakeholders about it and the impacts it will have.  He discussed a communication plan to keep everyone informed and stressed the importance of keeping the parent community updated throughout the process.  This will transmission over the next two years or so (he will update the Board with a timeline).  Dr. Irizarry stated he wants Warsaw students to be competitive for where they want to go, ie. College, Military, etc.

He noted that tomorrow is opening day with Teachers and staff; we are ready and excited.  He noted that Mr. Robb will join in the opening address and he has received positive feedback regarding that. 

Dr. Irizarry shared information about the YMCA partnership agreement in regards to a LEAPS (Learning and Enrichment After-School Program Supports) grant that he received yesterday and would like to have Board approved to meet their grant deadline.

Audit Committee – Will meet at 5:30pm on September 9, 2025.

Finance Committee – Met Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Policy Committee – Has not met.

Technology Committee – Has not met.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board of Education approve the 2025-26 Safety Plan, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board of Education approve the 2025-26 Code of Conduct, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Second Review:  Policy 7119 - Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK).

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board approve Policy 7119 - Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK).  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board of Education approve the District to reimburse the parents of student (900-37-6812) for vision therapy services rendered through Vision Development of WNY as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the 2026 Univera Dental Insurance Renewal, as proposed, and authorize the School Business Administrator to execute said agreement.    Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the Williamson Law Software Contract 2025-26 as proposed, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the proposed agreement with The Rochester School of the Holy Childhood, Inc. for the 2025-26 school year, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the proposed agreement with Mary Cariola Center for the 2025-26 school year, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board of Education approve the bids of C & F Transportation with regard to Monroe 1 BOCES and Stanley Falk (2^nd Run) for the 2025-26 school year, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute said agreement.   Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve amending the August 26, 2025 Board Meeting Agenda by adding item (G.) Approve the YMCA LEAPS Grant Partnership Agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the Partnership Agreement in regards to a LEAPS (Learning and Enrichment After-School Program Supports) Grant with the YMCA, as proposed, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Tarbell 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 6:41 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 6:41 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. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board resume regular session at 8:27 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers 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 Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Jazz Band Extracurricular Activity Block for the 2025-26 school year, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Chess Club Extracurricular Activity Block for the 2025-26 school year, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Seal of Civic Readiness Extracurricular Activity Block for the 2025-26 school year, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Mock Trial Extracurricular Activity Block for the 2025-26 school year, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 602 as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 8:28 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem