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.

Class of 2030 8^th Grade Trip Presentation

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the Class of 2030 - 8^th Grade Class Trip Request for an overnight trip to Boston, MA May 12-13, 2026, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

FFA Trip Presentation

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the FFA Trip Request for an overnight trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 28-November 1, 2025, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

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 April 6-11, 2026, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Special Education Plan Presentation – Mrs. Burnham, Director of Special Services

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the minutes for September 23, 2025, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Dr. Irizarry reported

Ex Officio Student School Board Member Reported:

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the 2025-26 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 2025–2026 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 combining of the Elementary Yearbook and Elementary Library Financial accounts for Extracurricular purposes.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board declares the following list of District Chromebooks obsolete and authorizes disposal in accordance with Board Policy and State Law.    

Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________

Moved by _______________ seconded by _______________ that the Board accept, with appreciation, the school supplies 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 accept, with appreciation, the following donation:  Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. - $100.00

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

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board accept the donation of a Gordon upright piano from Casie Mair-Miley with appreciation.  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 Personnel Schedule 605, 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, Mrs. Kristina Baker,  Mr. Stephen Tarbell II., Mr. Michael Youngers, Baylee Hoffmeister, Student Ex Officio.

Members Absent:  Mr. Joshua Harvey

Others Present: Dr. Irizarry, Mr. Webb, Mr. Bark

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 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

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

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the minutes for September 9, 2025, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0

The Board reviewed the lists of regular bills dated September 2, and September 15, 2025.

The Appropriation and Revenue Status Reports dated August 2025 were reviewed.

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

The Warsaw Public Library Announcement:  The staff at the Warsaw Public Library would like everyone to know that they are at a temporary location in the First United Methodist Church at the corner of West Court and Main St.  The Library is undergoing a renovation at this time and are using the church space on a temporary basis.  Please check the website and Facebook page of the Public Library for hours and details of activities during this time. They thank you for your understanding.

Dr. Irizarry reported that a presentation regarding the Portrait of a Graduate will be shared at the November 10, 2025 Board meeting.

He also noted that GV BOCES Superintendent, Mr. MacDonald, will be sharing updates on their Capital Project.

Regarding the Warsaw Capital Project updates:  The Elementary School parking lot has been completed.  The Middle-High School Auditorium should be ready by October 10.

Drop offs at the MHS are going well. 

Dr. Irizarry stated he will be attending his first Superintendent’s NYSCOSS Fall Leadership Summit in Saratoga Springs September 28-30, 2025.  

He also shared that the FBI Buffalo region will be providing a virtual presentation training on Digital Dangers.  This is an online safety event exploring how seemingly harmless online interactions can turn into threats of manipulation and violence against our youth.

Ex Officio Student School Board Member Reports:

• Homecoming was a great time.  The dance and games were fun and everyone liked the karaoke.

• Ex Officio Virtual Event – This was a great event.  The students wished there was more time devoted to having former Ex Officio Students talk about their experiences.  The two former students who spoke gave insightful information based on their experiences.

• The FFA will be hosting the Farm to Table Dinner on Saturday, September 27 at the Valley Chapel.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board accept the Annual External Audit Report, as prepared by Lumsden McCormick, CPA.  Further that the Board approve the Corrective Action Plan, as proposed in response to the management letter.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the 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. Grover, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board of Education approve the sole bid of C & F Transportation with regard to the combined Baker Victory bus run with the Stanley Falk route, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute said agreement.   Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board accept, with appreciation, the following donation:  Perry Rotary Foundation, Inc. - $1000.00

Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board accept, with appreciation, the donation of 334 boxes of crayons from Walmart.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board declares Light Speed Audio Amplification Devices and Old Chromebooks obsolete and authorizes disposal in accordance with state law and Board policy:  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0. 

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board enter Executive Session at 7:05 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. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board return to regular session at 8:27 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the special education placements recommendations, as follows:

1. = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

(C)= Correction

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

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 604, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover 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