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.

Board Recognition –

Principals’ Reports:

HS

MS

ES

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the minutes for the meeting of December 10, 2024, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Wyoming County Sheriff’s Foundation “Shop with a Cop” Thank you letter.

New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Thank you Letter for allowing Mr. Wartinger to serve as an All-State Chaperone at the 2024 NYSSMA Winter Conference in Rochester from December 5-8, 2024.

Mr. Wilkins reported on:

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the Respectful Spectator Code of Conduct, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

The Board held the first review of the following Board Policies:  Entire Section 1000, Entire Section 2000, #7315, #8270, #8271, #8320, and #8330.

Fire Inspection Report Reviewed.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education accept the fire inspection report of November 22, 2024, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the 2025-2030 Student Tuition Memorandum of Understanding Contract with Wyoming Central School, as written, and authorize the Board President to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:   Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the Lifetouch Photos 2025-26 Service Agreement, as proposed, and authorize the High School Principal to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the following resolution:   

WHEREAS, four (4) BOCES (Onondaga-Cortland-Madison BOCES, Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga BOCES, Madison-Oneida BOCES and Broome-Tioga BOCES) have collaborated and entered into an Article 5 General Municipal Law intermunicipal arrangement

for the purpose of improving vendor management and data security and privacy practices for

school districts and/or BOCES statewide known as the RIC ONE Risk Operations Center (the “ROC”);

"WHEREAS, the Board of Education of the Warsaw Central School District, through its affiliation with a locally based Regional Information Center, participates with the ROC and desires, for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, to authorize the ROC to enter into Data Privacy Agreements and related exhibits (DPAs) with vendors and third-party contractors that include the requirements of, and compliance with, New York State Education Law Section 2-d and Part 121 Regulations (collectively, “Ed Law 2d”) related to student personally identifiable information (PII) and certain Teacher and Principal APPR data;"

WHEREAS, the ROC also partners with NYSED, the Access4Learning Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) and The Education Cooperative (TEC), to negotiate and approve Ed Law 2-d compliant DPAs;

WHEREAS, the DPAs are presented to school districts and/or BOCES for final execution and do not require the expenditure of funds beyond those budgeted; and

BE IT RESOLVED, Board of Education of the Warsaw Central School District authorizes the attorneys designated by the ROC to negotiate and approve of DPAs for software and/or technology resources; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Warsaw Central School District Board of Education grants the ROC and its designated attorneys the authority to negotiate the terms and conditions of DPAs and take such actions so as to effectuate the purposes and intent of this resolution.

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

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the emergency transportation to Stanley Falk contract with Livingston-Wyoming ARC, 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 accept, with appreciation, the following donation:  $200 from Lance Bush to offset the expense of yearbooks for students that might not be able to afford them.  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 Tuition Reimbursement Memorandum of Agreement for Micah Williams 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 Memorandum of Agreement for a Girl’s Cheerleading Modified Coach for the remaining 2024 winter sports season (K. McClurg) be approved, and authorize the Superintendent 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 587, 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. Stephen Tarbell, II, Mr. Michael Youngers, Mr. Joshua Harvey, Mrs. Kristina Baker, Mr. John Grover.                                    

Members Absent:  None

Others Present:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. Monahan, Mr. Webb, Mr. Winchip, Mr. Papke, Ms. Conable, Allison Thompson & Morgan Roberts of Campus Construction, and Mrs. Conley.

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

Capital Improvement Project Update Presentation by Allison Thompson and Morgan Roberts, Campus Construction:  Ms. Thompson gave an update on the Capital Project timeline.  She and Ms. Roberts presented a slide show of an overview of the Scope of the Work involved.  Ms. Thompson explained that they have completed the pre-construction phase, are currently waiting on SED approval, and then are hoping to go out to bid in the next few weeks.  She answered questions from the Board.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board approve the minutes for the meeting of November 12, 2024, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

The Board reviewed the lists of bills dated November 8, 2024 and November 22, 2024.

The Board reviewed the Appropriation Status Report and Revenue Status Reports for October 2024.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board accept the Treasurer’s Reports as of October 2024.   Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mr. Wilkins explained that the ES may not host Summer School this year due to the parking lot will be torn up so there will be no access to that area at all. 

Mr. Wilkins showed the Connections Fall Newsletter noting the cover picture of guest speaker, 103-year-old WWII Veteran Mr. Ray Weber, who visited WCS on October 9, 2024 to speak to Mrs. McGary’s College-level World Civilization students.  Mr. Wilkins shared that he was recently notified that Mr. Weber passed away on December 1, 2024.  He stated he was thankful for the opportunity our district was given to meet Mr. Weber; he was personable and knowledgeable and left a lasting impression on our students.

Mr. Wilkins also shared that student and band member, Liesel Sandefer, performed with the NYSSMA Conference All-State Symphonic Band this past weekend at the Kodak Hall Eastman School of Music.  She was the only Wyoming county musician selected to play.  The Board will honor her at their next Board meeting. 

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Harvey that, whereas the Education Law provides that the Tax Collector shall be relieved of responsibility for the uncollected portion of the tax list when a complete list of the delinquent tax items has been certified to the Board of Education, and since the Collector has affixed her affidavit to such statement and has filed a statement accounting for the handling of the tax warrant and list; and whereas the Business Administrator has examined and verified the accuracy of the signed report of the Collector; therefore be it resolved, that the Board accept the report of the Tax Collector and having determined that the Collector has accounted for the full amount of the tax warrant direct that the lists of the delinquent tax items, with the addition of the three percent penalty, be certified to the office of the County Treasurer and/or other tax enforcement officer; and it is further directed that the tax warrant, tax roll and the Tax Collector’s copies of the tax receipts be placed on file.  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 the following resolution:   

             WHEREAS, the Warsaw Central School District (“District”) has continued to consider and evaluate the District’s needs in relation to the District’s educational program; and

            WHEREAS, the District has determined to reorganize the District’s Middle/Senior High School to further the interests of the District’s educational program; 

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

(a)        Determines that it is in the best interests of the District to reorganize the District’s current Middle School (Grades 6 through 8) at 81 West Court Street, and the District’s current  High School (Grades 9 through 12) at 81 West Court Street, by combining such respective grade levels into a single school; 

(b)        Directs that the District shall create and operate a  Middle/Senior High School at 81 West Court Street, which shall house Grades 6 through 12, in order to realize benefits which shall serve the interests of the District’s educational program;  

(c)        Directs that this resolution shall be effective July 1, 2025; and

(d)        Directs and authorizes the Superintendent of Schools to undertake all actions necessary to effectuate the intent and operation of this resolution.

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

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Baker 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 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker 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 6:59 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. Tarbell 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 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board resume regular session at 7:29 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, 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 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Harvey that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Starting Pay Rates of the Support Staff Positions & Substitutes, as follows, effective January 1, 2025.

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

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Memorandum of Agreement for adjusted workday hours (M. Bates) be approved, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said MOA.   Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Royce that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 586, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the adjusted Conditions of Employment for the 2024-25 School Year for the Director of Instructional Services, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

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

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem