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.

Special Education Plan Presentation – Mrs. Burnham:

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

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the minutes for July 14, 2026, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

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 _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board accept the Treasurer’s Reports as of June 2026.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

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

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

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

Dr. Irizarry reported

Ex Officio Student School Board Member Reports:

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

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the 2026-27 Special Education Plan, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Moved by _______________ seconded by _______________ 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 _______________, 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, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 622, 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 annual reorganization meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education was called to order at 6:31 p.m. in the Middle-High School Building by Tawnnee Conley, District Clerk.

Members Present:  Mr. Dean Robb, Mrs. Gail Royce, Mr. John Grover, Mr. Michael Youngers, Mr. Raymond Goulet, Ian McGary - Student Ex Officio.         

Members Absent:  Mr. Stephen Tarbell II, Mr. Joshua Harvey.

Others Present:  Dr. Irizarry, Mrs. Samantha Royce, Mrs. Conley.

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

Board Member, Mr. Raymond Goulet, Student Ex Officio Board Member, Ian McGary and Superintendent, Dr. Michael Irizarry, have signed the Oath of Office. 

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Youngers that Mr. Dean Robb be nominated for the office of President of the Board.                              

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that nominations for the Office of President be closed and Mr. Dean Robb be elected President of the Board for the 2026-27 School Year.   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mr. Robb signed the Oath of Office and took the Chair.                                 

Moved by Mr. Robb, seconded by Mr. Youngers that Mrs. Gail Royce be nominated for the office of Vice President of the Board.                              

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that nominations for the Office of Vice President be closed and Mrs. Gail Royce be elected Vice-President of the Board for the 2026-27 School Year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Royce signed the Oath of Office.                             

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Royce that Tawnnee Conley be appointed as District Clerk for the 2026-27 school year, with the remuneration to be included in her annual salary.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Tawnnee Conley signed the Oath of Office and took the Chair.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that Susan Royce be appointed as District Treasurer for the 2026-27 school year, with the remuneration to be included in her annual salary.  Motion Carried:  Yes 4, No 0, Abstain 1 (Royce).

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that Cherie Haas be appointed District Tax Collector for the 2026-27 school year, with the remuneration to be included in her annual salary.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board authorize the Bank of Castile to assist in the collection of school taxes for 2026-27.  Motion Carried:  Yes 4, No 0, Abstain 1 (Youngers).

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that Dr. Gregory Collins be appointed as District Medical Officer for the 2026-27 school year at an annual amount of $16,656, as per contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0. 

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that Summit Family Dental Care, DDS, PC be appointed District Dental Supervisors for the 2026-27 school year (no remuneration).   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Youngers that Kari Grisewood be appointed as Purchasing Agent for all District Funds through December 4, 2026 and that Brett Frank be appointed as Purchasing Agent for all District Funds December 5, 2026 through the remaining 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that Dr. Michael Irizarry be appointed Payroll Certification Officer for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Youngers that Hodgson-Russ of Buffalo, Webster Szanyi of Buffalo, Lippes Mathias of Buffalo, Bond, Schoeneck & King of Buffalo and Genesee Valley Educational Partnership Labor Relations Department be appointed as Legal Counsels for the 2026-27 school year.   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that Bernard P Donegan, Inc., be appointed as Municipal Advisor for the 2026-27 school year.   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership Occupational Advisory Council act as the Warsaw Central School Occupational Advisory Council for the 2026-27 school year. Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that Kari Grisewood be appointed Comptroller of PK-12 extracurricular accounts through December 4, 2026 and that Brett Frank be appointed Comptroller of PK-12 extracurricular accounts December 5, 2026 through the remaining 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that Susan Royce be appointed Treasurer of the PK-12 extracurricular accounts for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).  Motion Carried:  Yes 4, No 0, Abstain 1 (Royce).

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that Lisa White be appointed Internal Claims Auditor for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that Tawnnee Conley be appointed Records Management Officer and Records Access Officer for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that Edward Papke be appointed AHERA (Asbestos Hazards Emergency Response Act) LEA (Local Education Agency) Designee for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Royce that Edward Papke be appointed School Pesticide Representative for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Youngers that Edward Papke be appointed Chemical Hygiene Officer for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that Five Star Bank, Bank of Castile and NYCLASS be designated as the official depositories of school funds for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 4, No 0, Abstain 1 (Youngers).

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Daily News and the Herald Courier be designated as the official newspapers of the district for the 2026-27 school year.   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that Amy Burnham be designated Title IX/Section 504/ADA Officer for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that Amy Burnham be designated Homeless Liaison for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Warsaw Board of Education designate Mrs. Royce as the Board Representative for the District Shared Decision-Making Committee for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Robb, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Warsaw Board of Education designate Mr. Grover as the Board Representative for the Technology Committee for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Warsaw Board of Education designate Mr. Robb as the Board Representative and Mrs. Royce as the Alternate for the Executive Board of the Genesee Valley School Boards Association for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Robb, seconded by Mr. Youngers that Mr. Goulet, Mrs. Royce and Mr. Harvey be appointed to the District Audit Committee for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Goulet that Mrs. Royce and Mr. Robb be appointed to the District Finance Committee for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Robb, seconded by Mrs. Royce that Mr. Grover and Mr. Youngers be appointed to the District Policy Committee for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Warsaw Board of Education designate Mr. Tarbell as the Board Legislative Liaison for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Youngers that Kimberly D’Amico be designated Title I Coordinator for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Goulet that Jeremiah Clifford be designated Physical Education/Health Director for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Youngers that Dr. Michael Irizarry be designated Chief Emergency Officer for the 2026-27 school year.  (no additional remuneration).  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Youngers that Dr. Michael Irizarry be designated Title VI Civil Rights Coordinator for the 2026-27 school year. (no additional remuneration).   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Middle/High School Principal and the Elementary School Principal be designated DASA Coordinators for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Youngers that Kimberly D’Amico be designated Foster Care Point of Contact for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Grover that Kimberly D’Amico be designated Data Security Coordinator for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Youngers that Amy Burnham be designated the NYS Alternative Assessment Coordinator for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Grover that Coley Webb and Ryan Winchip be designated the Grade 3-8 Testing Coordinators for their grade levels for the 2026-27 school year (no additional remuneration).   Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that Dr. Michael Irizarry be designated Data Protection Officer for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that Dr. Michael Irizarry be designated Data Security Officer for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers seconded by Mr. Grover that the District Treasurer be authorized to establish all accounts necessary for the transaction of the district's business affairs for the 2026-27 School Year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 4, No 0, Abstain 1 (Royce).

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Grover that the Superintendent be authorized to transfer monies between and within functional unit appropriations of the budget for the 2026-27 School Year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Superintendent be authorized to apply for and receive state and federal grants for the 2026-27 School Year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Youngers that that the President of the Board be authorized to sign Bond Anticipation Notes, Revenue Anticipation Notes, and Tax Anticipation Notes throughout the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Grover that the Superintendent be authorized to approve conference, convention, workshop requests for which funds are budgeted for staff and the Board of Education (including Board Fiscal Oversight Training required by New York State Law) during the 2026-27 School Year.  Motion Carried:  Yes  5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Grover that petty cash funds be authorized to be established in the amount of $100 each for the Middle/High School Office, Elementary School Office, Business Office and MHS Student Council.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Middle/High School Principal, Elementary School Principal, Business Administrator/Business Manager and MHS Student Council Advisor, respectively, be authorized to supervise the petty cash funds.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the following resolution for the 2026-27 School year:

AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE EMPLOYEES PENDING BOARD APPROVAL

WHEREAS, the appointment of employees and the approval of volunteers is within the authority of this Board, and

WHEREAS, employee appointments and volunteer approvals generally begin after the date of Board action, and

WHEREAS, there are circumstances in which it is advantageous and proper that employees and volunteers begin prior to the date of Board action,

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Board delegates to the Superintendent or Designee the authority to appoint employees and to appoint volunteers effective on a date prior to Board action, provided however that such employees and volunteers are placed on the Board agenda for the next following Board meeting.

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

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the following resolution for the 2026-27 School year:

N.Y.S. Education Law requires that each Board of Education maintain a list of impartial hearing officers to preside over requests for impartial due process hearings that are received by the District under section 1415 of the Individuals with Disabilities Act and section 4404 of the New York Education Law.

Therefore, the Superintendent of the Warsaw Central School District, County of Wyoming, hereby recommends that the Board of Education: 1) adopt the list of approved impartial hearing officers as generated by the New York State Impartial Hearing Reporting System (“IHRS”) in accordance with section 200.2(e) of the Regulations of the New York State Commissioner of Education. This IHRS list will contain the names of impartial hearing officers approved for the District that meet the qualifications stated in section 200.1(x) of the Commissioner of Education regulations.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby adopts and authorizes the list of approved Impartial Hearing Officers as generated by the New York State Impartial Hearing Reporting System (“IHRS”);

WHEREAS, the Board of Education seeks to authorize certain individuals to appoint an Impartial Hearing Officer on behalf of the Board if it does not have a regular meeting scheduled on a day when an appointment needs to be made in accordance with section 1415 of the IDEA and section 4404 of the New York Education Law, and its supplementing regulations;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Education hereby authorizes the Board President or Vice-President to appoint an Impartial Hearing Officer from the state generated IHRS within the required timelines on behalf of the entire Board.

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

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Goulet that the regularly stated meetings of the Board of Education will convene at 6:30 p.m. on the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of each month (except for Holidays) through the 2026-27 school year, unless otherwise indicated.  Meetings will be limited to a maximum duration of three (3) hours (meetings must end no later than 9:30 p.m.)  The July 14, 28 & 29 and August 11 & 25, 2026 meetings will be held in the Middle/High School Library.  The September, 2026 through June, 2027 meetings will be held in the Elementary School unless otherwise notified.

Specific dates are as follows:

*Required - BOCES Annual Vote Date

**Board Workshop – 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., Location – Middle/High School Library

***Board Retreat – 6:00 p.m. – 9 p.m., Location – Middle/High School Library

The Budget Hearing will be held on May 11, 2027 at the beginning of the Board Meeting scheduled for that date.

The Annual Meeting/Budget Vote will be held on May 18, 2027 from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m. in the Lobby of Warsaw Elementary School.

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

Moved by Mr. Robb seconded by Mr. Youngers that the tuition rate for non-resident students be established at $6,258 for UPK-6 and $6,402 for 7-12 for the 2026-27 school year minus any Warsaw District School taxes that the parents pay for property owned within the district.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Youngers that the substitute teachers' pay be established at $125/day for certified substitutes and at $110/day for non-certified substitutes, $135/day NYS Certified Retired Teacher, and $125/day for Substitute Licensed Nurses for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Youngers that the remuneration for a tutor appointed by the school administration be established at $25 per hour for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Youngers that the mileage reimbursement rate be established at the IRS Rate for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Goulet that the remuneration for Election Inspectors be established at minimum wage for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Robb seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Warsaw Board of Education Policy Handbook and Code of Ethics be adopted for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Grover that the Warsaw Board of Education approve the following resolution:

RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the Warsaw Central School District that Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York Local Government Records (LGS-1), issued pursuant to Article 57-A of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Law, and containing legal minimum retention periods for local government records, is hereby adopted for use by all officers in legally disposing of valueless records listed therein.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Article 57-A:

1. Only those records will be disposed of that are described in Retention and Disposition Schedule for New York Local Government Records (LGS-1), after they have met the minimum retention periods described therein;
2. Only those records will be disposed of that do not have sufficient administrative, fiscal, legal or historical value to merit retention beyond established legal minimum periods.

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

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the Board Minutes for the meeting on June 23, 2026, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Dr. Irizarry shared a thank you note he received from Evelyn LaWall, graduated alternate Ex Officio Student Board Member for 2025-26.

Dr. Irizarry reported that the back of the MHS is under construction and there is signage in place to stop traffic from entering.  He explained that Administration is meeting with Campus for bi-weekly updates and they will be meeting weekly in August.  The construction is reportedly on time pending weather.  He noted that pavement is being added at the ES and he has requested it to done before Meet the Teacher Night on September 2.

Dr. Irizarry shared that he met with Mrs. D’Amico and Mr. Frank regarding operations and instruction.  He discussed his plan to design and implement a Curriculum and an Operations Committee of the Board, which is tied to his goals and will be shared at the next Board meeting/workshop. 

Ex Officio Student School Board Member Reports:  There were no reports.  Mr. McGary asked if the discus ring is open since construction.  Dr. Irizarry stated not at this time; they need to clean it up a bit and let the grass grow.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between Warsaw Central School District, Letchworth Central School District and Perry Central School District for interscholastic athletics participation in Football at the Modified, Junior Varsity and Varsity levels for the 2026-27 school year, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Goulet that the Board approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between Warsaw Central School District and Letchworth Central School District for interscholastic athletics participation in Boys Soccer at the Modified, Junior Varsity and Varsity levels for the 2026-27 school year, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the Physical Therapy Services Agreement with Dylan Stannard, PT, as proposed for the 2026-27 school year, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the proposed agreement with Sunshine Speech Therapy, PLLC/Jessica Scheidt for the 2026-27 school year, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the contract with Hearing Evaluation Services of Buffalo, Inc., for the 2026-27 school year as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Goulet that the Board approve the proposed contract with Music Therapy Pathways-Creative Arts Therapy, PLLC for the 2026-27 school year, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the Translation and Interpretation Agreement with Jan Montanye as proposed for the 2026-27 school year, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the Siemens Boiler Management System Contract 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. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the Stark Tech Services, LLC Generator Planned Maintenance 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 Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the Trane HVAC Equipment 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. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the Davis-Ulmer Fire Protection Inspection 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. Grover, seconded by Mr. Goulet that the Board of Education authorize the Board President and Superintendent of Schools to sign the State Education Department (SED) submittal paperwork that has been provided by Young and Wright Architectural for the previously approved Emergency Building Project regarding the 2025 Hailstorm damage.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board accept, with appreciation, the donation of sensory items selected by the Special Education staff at Warsaw CSD totaling approximately $3000 given by Wyoming County Health Department’s (CYSHCN) Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Goulet that the Board accept, with appreciation, the donation of $100 ($50 in memory of Carol Smith & $50 in memory of Don Felix) from Mrs. Maureen Felix for the Drama Club.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the following Bid Participation resolution for the 2026-27 school year:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Warsaw Central School District (School District) pursuant to the authority granted in General Municipal Law, Article 5A (Public Contracts), Section 103 desires to participate in the following purchasing cooperatives: Sourcewell; OMNIA Partners, BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing; GVEP BOCES; County contracts; Keystone Purchasing Network; and The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS); and any additional cooperative bids that may become available to the district.  WHEREAS, Section 103 of the General Municipal Law permits the School District to make purchases of apparatus, materials, equipment or supplies, or to contract for services related to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials, equipment, and supplies, may make such purchases, or may contract for such services related to the installation, maintenance or repair of apparatus, materials, equipment, and supplies, as may be required by the School District therein through the use of a contract let by the United States of America or any agency thereof, any state or any other county or political subdivision or district therein if such contract was let to the lowest responsible bidder or on the basis of best value in a manner consistent with this section and made available for use by other governmental entities; and WHEREAS, the School District desires to participate for the purpose of fulfilling and executing its public governmental purposes, goals, objectives, programs and functions; and WHEREAS, the School District has reviewed the benefits of participating in this program and based on this review has concluded the program will provide the best value to taxpayers of this School District through the anticipated savings to be realized.

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

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the District Clerk to advertise for transportation, as needed, for the 2026-27 school year as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, 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 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

The District Clerk was dismissed at 7:13 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by Mrs. Royce, Clerk Pro Tem.

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

Moved by Mr. Youngers seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board enter Executive Session at 7:13 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. Youngers seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board resume regular session at 9:24 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the following Special Education recommendations:

1. = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

(C) = Correction

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

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Goulet that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Mock Trial 2026-27 Memorandum of Agreement as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said MOA.  Motion Carried: Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Memorandum of Agreement for a Girls’ Cheerleading Modified Coach for the 2026 fall sports season be approved. Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Goulet that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Employees, and authorize the District Clerk to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Youngers that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board appoint the Business Administrator/Business Manager, as the Genesee Area Healthcare Plan Primary Board Member for the 2026-27 school year, the District Treasurer as the first Alternate GAHP Board Member for the 2026-27 school year, and the Administrative Secretary of the Business Office as the second Alternate GAHP Board Member for the 2026-27 school year.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Robb seconded by Mr. Youngers that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 621, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 4, No 0, Abstain 1 (Grover).

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Goulet that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 9:27 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem