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

_______________p.m. in the Middle High School Building by_______________.

Members Present: 

Members Absent: 

Others Present: 

_______________led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Warsaw Varsity Girls’ Softball Trip Presentation:

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the Warsaw Varsity Girls’ Softball Trip Request for an overnight trip to Myrtle Beach, SC March 21-27, 2027, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________   that the Board approve the minutes for July 28, 2026, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Dr. Irizarry reported

Ex Officio Student School Board Member Reports:

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the Tax Levies and Assessments, as proposed (Copy attached to minutes).  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________  that the school taxes as extended on the tax list of the district be and the same are accepted and confirmed; and, be it further resolved that said tax so extended against the taxable property within said district as appears on said list be and the same hereby are levied; and be it further resolved, that the Board of Education hereby executes a warrant dated August 11, 2026 in the amount of $7,875,737 ($7,826,960 school/$48,777 library).  The collection period is to end November 2, 2026 and after said warrant is approved by the Board, the same shall be delivered to the Tax Collector of the District.   Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that September 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026, inclusive shall be hereby established as the dates for the collection of the 2026-27 school taxes without penalty. Be it further resolved, that a 2% tardy penalty shall be added on those taxes paid October 1, 2026 through November 2, 2026, inclusive.  Tax bills, which have not been paid during this time, will be forwarded to Wyoming County for collection and an additional 8% tardy penalty will be incurred.  Taxes will be collected by the Tax Collector (Bank of Castile) from September 1, 2026 through November 2, 2026 at Bank of Castile; 2367 North Main Street; Warsaw, NY, any Bank of Castile Branch, or can be mailed to Bank of Castile, PO Box 6870, Ithaca, NY 14851-6870.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the District Tax Collector be authorized to publish the tax notice in the Batavia Daily News and Herald Courier.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the proposed agreement with The Kessler Center for the 2026-27 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 Music Therapy Services agreement with The Rochester School of the Holy Childhood, Inc. for the 2026-27 extended school year, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the proposed Music Therapy Services agreement with The Rochester School of the Holy Childhood, Inc. for the 2026-27 regular school year, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the proposed Service Agreement with Hillside for the 2026-27 school year, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the non-public transportation request for an eligible student, 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 of Education adopt the following resolution:

WARSAW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Resolution Amending and Confirming SEQRA Negative Declaration for

Capital Improvements Project, 2023 including 2026 Modifications

            WHEREAS, the Warsaw Central School District (the “District”) and its Board of Education (the “Board”) in 2023 proposed to undertake a Capital Improvements Project, 2023 (the “Project”) which included various renovations and improvements at the District’s buildings and campuses; and

            WHEREAS, as a Type I action, a coordinated review of the Project was conducted with the District/Board as the “lead agency” in accordance with the State Environmental Quality Review Act and its implementing regulations promulgated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) (collectively “SEQRA”); and

            WHEREAS, such review included consideration of the proposed Project, the SEQRA Environmental Assessment Form for the Project, the criteria for determining whether the Project will have a significant adverse impact on the environment as set forth in 6 N.Y.C.R.R. § 617.7(c) of the SEQRA regulations, coordination with involved agencies including the NYSDEC, the New York State Education Department, and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York regarding its authorization of the expenditure of bond proceeds for the Project, and such other information deemed appropriate; and

            WHEREAS, the District/Board identified the relevant areas of environmental concern, took a hard look at these areas, determined that the proposed action will not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment, and in a Negative Declaration in March 2023 made a reasoned elaboration of the basis for its determination; and

            WHEREAS, the Project was approved by the qualified voters of the District in May 2023; and

WHEREAS, since project funds remain, the District proposes modifications to the Project scope consisting of various additional building renovation and site work improvements; and

            WHEREAS, the proposed modifications to the Project do not, in the judgment of the Board, represent a material change in the overall scope and nature of the Project and the voter-approved proposition for the Project specifically authorized the Board to make such modifications to the Project scope as the Board may deem to be in the best interest of the District (assuming the overall spending limits set by the voters of the District are not exceeded), such modifications to be accomplished by the Board’s reallocation, supplementation, revision or deletion of components of the Project; and

            WHEREAS, the District/Board as the lead agency under SEQRA reviewed the modifications proposed to the Project and related amendments to the Environmental Assessment Form, the criteria for determining whether the action will have a significant adverse impact on the environment as set forth in 6 N.Y.C.R.R. § 617.7(c) of the SEQRA regulations, and such other information as has been deemed appropriate;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Education of the
Warsaw Central School District that:

            1.         The District/Board as the lead agency under SEQRA determines that the proposed scope modifications to the Capital Improvements Project, 2023 will not change the March 2023 determination that the Capital Improvements Project, 2023, including the proposed 2026 scope modifications, is a Type I action and will not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment.

            2.         The attached amended Negative Declaration, incorporated herein by reference, is issued and adopted for the reasons stated in the attached amended Negative Declaration, and the amended Parts 1, 2, and 3 of the Environmental Assessment Form are also incorporated herein by reference.

            3.         The Superintendent of the District is authorized to sign and file or have filed on behalf of the District/Board all documents necessary to comply with SEQRA.

            4.         This resolution is effective immediately.

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

Moved by _______________ seconded by _______________ that the Board accept, with appreciation, the following school supplies and materials donated by Burger King and Kids In Need Foundations for the district classrooms. 

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 the corrected Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Employees, and authorize the District Clerk to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Technology Education Teacher Memorandum of Agreement for (John Werner) 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 623, 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        

6:30p.m. in the Middle-High School Building by Mr. Robb, Board President.

Members Present:  Mr. Dean Robb, Mr. John Grover, Mr. Stephen Tarbell II, Mr. Joshua Harvey, Mr. Raymond Goulet, Baylee Hoffmeister - Student Ex Officio.

Members Absent:  Mrs. Gail Royce, Mr. Michael Youngers.

Others Present:  Dr. Irizarry, Mrs. Burnham, Mr. Webb, Mr. Frank, Mr. DeWitt, Mr. Bark, Mrs. Conley.

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

Special Education Plan Presentation – Mrs. Burnham, Director of Special Services, presented and reviewed the Special Education Plan.  She reviewed the special education programs and services within the district and discussed program goals and objectives.  She explained how services are provided through CPSE and CSE and she talked about the successful first year of the PAES Lab in the Middle High School which is designed to prepare Special Education students for life beyond Warsaw CSD.  Mrs. Burnham also explained that though the plan review and update is completed every two-years, oversight and revisions can be recommended at any time as needed.  She discussed the current and projected budget overview.  She also explained that this year the district is joining with Letchworth CSD through our BOCES COSER to work with Turning Point Behavior Analyst Services and their consultant will be in-district on a weekly basis.  Mrs. Burnham answered questions from Board members and there was discussion with her and Mr. Webb, ES Principal, regarding the RTI and MTSS process to recognize and identify students’ needs starting with the least restrictive interventions.  They shared examples of support services that are offered as initial interventions.   

Let the record show that the District Treasurer, Internal Claims Auditor and Ex Officio Student Board Members have signed their Oath of Office for the 2026-27 School Year.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board approve the minutes for July 14, 2026, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

The Board reviewed the lists of regular bills dated June 22, 2026, June 30, 2026, July 1, 2026, July 20, 2026 and July 21, 2026.

The Board reviewed the Appropriation/Revenue Status Reports as of June 30, 2026.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board accept the Treasurer’s Reports as of June 2026.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board accept the Extra Curricular Activities Treasurer’s Q4 (4/1/26 – 6/30/26) Report.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board accept the Internal Claims Auditor’s Quarterly report April – June, 2026.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board accept the Internal Claims Annual Audit Report for the 2025-26 School Year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Dr. Irizarry reported that NYS Dept. of Transportation will be doing a review of traffic on Route 20A near the Elementary School over the next couple weeks.  Dr. Irizarry is working to get blinking lights installed at a crosswalk at the bottom of the hill west of the school to help slow traffic as they approach the school zone.  There have been accidents and a complaint from a parent reporting a near miss of a student crossing the street.  He is expecting to receive the State’s report around the second week of August. 

Dr. Irizarry shared that the Administrative BOCES Retreat is next week.  Under new leadership, BOCES is changing their organizational positions.  BOCES Superintendent, Mr. Kevin MacDonald, is retiring and Ms. Julie Donlon will be taking his place.  Mr. Matthew Wilkins and Mr. Matthew Flowers will have new roles in BOCES for the upcoming school year.

Dr. Irizarry stated that he attended a conference in Albany last week where State Education Commissioner Rosa and a panel spoke how NY is reimagining graduation requirements around what students know and can do, not just time spent in a classroom.  It is more competency and projects based with the Portrait of a Graduate and NY Inspires.  Standards are not changing how students demonstrate competency of the material.  Dr. Irizarry noted that we need a standard model of what competencies look like for consistency between school districts.  We need concrete guidance of what to do to move from our current structure to a new one.   

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

Over the last two days, she attended the FFA Officer Retreat training combined with Attica, Perry and Elba Central Schools.

She is planning goals for the new school year to meet with the Alternate Ex Officio, Ian McGary, to develop a plan to get more student perspective.

Mr. Robb congratulated Ms. Hoffmeister on winning the Leadership Award for Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office Foundation.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board approve the following proposed Warsaw Central school District Mission Statement. 

Our District Mission is to cultivate a community where everyone belongs, learns and excels.

WCSD Envisions…

Collaborative Community

A learning community where everyone is valued, challenged, and supported to reach their fullest potential.

Core Commitment

Strong relationships and high-quality education focused on character, inclusivity, and lifelong learning.

Future Readiness

Preparing all to contribute positively and succeed in an ever-changing society.

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

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board of Education approve the 2026-27 Special Education Plan, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board of Education appoint the following individuals to the Committee on Special Education (CSE) and Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) as recommended for the 2026–2027 school year:

• Amy Burnham, Chairperson / LEA Representative
• Erin Thomas, School Psychologist / Co-Chairperson / LEA Representative
• Keli Walker, School Psychologist / Co-Chairperson / LEA Representative
• Jeannie Layton-Giordano, Parent Member
• Rhiannon Nowakowski, Parent Member

Other rotating members will include: parents of the student, a regular and special education teacher/provider, the school physician (if requested), and other individuals with relevant expertise.

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

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board approve the Great Lakes Fire Protection Systems Service Agreement for 2026-27, as proposed, and authorize the Director of Facilities to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board approve the Blanket Request for Tutoring Services with Monroe One Educational Services for the 2026-27 academic year, as presented, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the Consultant Services Agreements with Trisha Finnigan and Kelly Beitz, as proposed, for the 2026-27 school year, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreements.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the request for a Varsity Swimming “Incomplete Team” (team of one) with Letchworth CSD for the 2026-27 season with Letchworth CSD being the host school, and Warsaw CSD being the “Incomplete Team” under the guidance of Letchworth Coaches pending final approval by Section V.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board of Education accept the bid of C & F Transportation with regard to the Stanley Falk Summer 3 run for the 2026 extended school year, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute said agreement.   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board of Education approve the Transportation Contract with Monroe 1 BOCES for the 2026-27 regular school year, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Board President 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, a decorative rain barrel for the ES outdoor garden rain collection system donated by the Girl Scouts of America Troop #91465 for watering the plants in the high tunnel.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Tarbell 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 7:16 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. Tarbell that the Board enter Executive Session at 7:16 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters leading to the appointment/employment of a particular person.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Goulet that the Board resume regular session at 9:20 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Harvey that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 622, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 4, No 0, Abstain 1 (Grover).

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 9:22 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mr. John Grover

Clerk Pro Tem