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 January 13, 2026, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

The Board reviewed the lists of bills dated December 8, 2025, December 22, 2025, January 5, 2026 and January 20, 2026.

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

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

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board accept the Extra-Curricular Treasurer’s Reports for 10/1/25 - 12/31/25.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Dr. Irizarry reported: 

Ex Officio Student School Board Member Reports:

• Sporting Events
• All-County Events
• Spring Musical

Audit Committee

Finance Committee

Policy Committee

Technology Committee

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the request for a Modified Swimming “Incomplete Team” (team of one) with Letchworth CSD for the 2025-26 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 approve the Wyoming County Board of Elections Voting Machine and Election Operations Agreement 2026-2028, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________ seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the Physical Therapy Services Agreement with Dylan Stannard, PT, 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 of Education accept the responsible low bid for the Capital Project – Phase 2 as follows:  

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 placement 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 610, 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. 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, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. D’Amico, Mrs. Burnham, Mr. Webb, Mrs. Duquette Sheer, Mrs. Harwood, Mr. DeWitt, Ms. Conable, Mr. Bark, Three FFA Student Members and Mrs. Conley.

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

FFA Trip Presentation – Three student FFA members gave an overview of the State Leaders’ Experience in Albany.  They shared the itinerary for the overnight trip which includes involvement in state legislature and connections with leaders in agriculture, food, natural resources and career and technical education.  They also noted they will be working on communication abilities and building core advocacy skills.   

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board of Education approve the FFA Trip Request for an overnight trip to the State Leaders’ Experience in Albany, NY February 2-3, 2026, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Financial Aid (FAFSA) Presentation – Mrs. Duquette Sheer stated that the FAFSA application process has improved.  She noted that she and the school counselors share financial aid information with students in 12^th grade.  The district partners with the Adult Educational Opportunity Center (AEOC) hosted on GCC’s campus to assist families with the financial aid process.  Information is also provided to families during the Middle-High School Open House and again at Financial Aid Night.  Mrs. Duquette Sheer shared that NYS now mandates that all seniors in public high schools are required to either complete the FAFSA or sign a waiver to decline filing.  She explained that Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) allows high schools to create an account and sign in to a portal to see completion data for their students.  Scholarship applications are available at the Counseling Center and on their scholarship webpage.  Students regularly seek assistance from the Counseling and Career Center for scholarship searches and applications. 

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board approve the minutes for the meeting of December 9, 2025, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

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

LaWall family – Thank you letter regarding bus drivers.

Dr. Irizarry shared that the next school newsletter will be coming out soon and he focused his article on the foundation ground work for the upcoming GVBOCES Capital Project.

He also shared highlights of Governor Hochul’s State of the State address that she gave today.  He noted she spoke of social media requirements, protection of youth mental health, full Universal Pre-Kindergarten by 2028-29, Teacher sustainable pipeline and back to the basics for math and literacy.

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

• Winter Semi-formal Dance – for 11^th and 12^th graders will be held on January 31, 2026; the cost is $10/ticket.  This will give the classes an opportunity for a mid-year get-together.  
• Hot Cocoa and Cookie Decorating Event with Police Officers and Santa – was held in the ES before Christmas break.  The kids enjoyed arts and crafts with the police officers and a visit with Santa and the Grinch.  They also enjoyed Storytime with “Miss Mary” Conable from the Warsaw Public Library.
• Toy Drive for Oishei Children’s Hospital – This 2^nd year event led by Ms. Plesums, collected 300 toys and lots of homemade cards that were delivered to the hospitalized children on December 19, 2025.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the four (4) SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech Articulation Agreements with Warsaw CSD, as related to the following programs at Warsaw Central School:

1. Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation) program

2. Principles of Agricultural Science – Animal program

3. Principles of Agricultural Science – Plant program

4. Introduction to Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources program 

and authorize the Superintendent of Schools, MHS Principal and Agriculture Teacher to execute said agreements.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the NYS Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) Data Access and Security agreement as proposed, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board of Education accept the responsible low bid for the Capital Project – Phase 2 as follows:  

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

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board accept, with appreciation, the following donation:  $100 from Mrs. Maureen Felix for the Drama Club.  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 6:48 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. Harvey that the Board enter Executive Session at 6:48 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 7:43 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. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Harvey that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 609, 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 7:44 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem