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.

Genesee Valley BOCES Budget & Board Member Update – Kevin MacDonald, GV BOCES District Superintendent

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the minutes for the meeting of January 14, 2025, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

The Board reviewed the lists of bills dated December 6, 2024, December 20, 2024 and January 2, 2025.

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

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board accept the Treasurer’s Reports as of November 2024 and December 2024.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board accept the Extra-Curricular Treasurer’s Reports for 10/1/24 - 12/31/24.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board accept the Internal Claims Auditor’s Quarterly report (October-December, 2024).   Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Mr. Wilkins reported on:

Audit Committee

Finance Committee

Policy Committee

Technology Committee

Second Review:  Policies Entire Section 1000, Entire Section 2000 #7315, #8270, #8271, #8320, #8330.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approves the following Board Policies, as recommended (copies on file):  Entire Section 1000, Entire Section 2000, #7315, #8271, #8320, #8330 and Rescind Board Policies #2310, #8270.

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

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board of Education approve Therapy Dog Handler, Coley Webb, and his dog, Duke, to participate in the Board approved Therapy Dog Program at Warsaw CSD.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the transportation contract to Easter Seals with C&F Transportation, 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 of Education approve the transportation contract to Stanley Falk 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 approve the proposed agreement with the Stanley G. Falk School for the 2024-25 school year, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board accept the Commissioning Agent Request for Proposal results and award the RFP to IBC, as recommended.  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 of Education approve a work-year adjustment for one Special Education Keyboard Specialist II position, from a 12-month to a 10-month, 10-day position, effective January 29, 2025 Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the creation of a FTE 11-Month Computer Technical Assistant position effective January 29, 2025 Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________. 

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the elimination of a FTE 10-Month Computer Aide position effective January 28, 2025 Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________. 

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 588, 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. John Grover.                                     

Members Absent:   Mr. Joshua Harvey, Mrs. Kristina Baker

Others Present:   Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Burnham, Mr. Winchip, Mr. Webb with his dog Duke, Mr. Wartinger, Sandefer Family, Ms. Conable, Mr. Bark and Mrs. Conley.

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

Board Recognition – The Board recognized student band member, Lisle Sandefer, and presented her with a Certificate of Achievement for her performance with the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Conference All-State Symphonic Band last month at the Kodak Hall Eastman School of Music.  She was the only Wyoming county musician selected to play. 

Principals’ Reports:

ES – Mr. Webb shared one of his morning announcement videos that explains to the ES students (and teachers) a lesson on Growth Mindset.  It emphasized in an entertaining and encouraging way, that you can be successful at anything if you put in the hard work over an extended period of time, and don’t give up.   

MS – Mrs. D’Amico provided a power point video where she gave an update on the happenings in the Middle School over the first semester.  She spotlighted such things as the student led ROARS Assemblies and the MS Community Service events of “Raking for a Reason” where a group of MS students raked a total of 22 yards in the village at no cost to the residents.  As a community service alternative, other students volunteered to partner with the YMCA and practiced reading with preschool aged children.  She also noted student recognition and fun events such as the Academic Honor Roll & Scholar Athlete Breakfast and a field trip to Urban Air.

HS – Mr. Winchip presented the High School mid-year highlights beginning with the mention of new staff that joined the district in the 2024-25 school year.  He talked about the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons taught, as well as the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) based on teacher referrals as needed.  Mr. Winchip spoke of new courses, advanced placement and college course classes offered.  He highlighted the Drama Club, Chorus, Jazz and Band concert productions, athletics and the Arbiter new online sports registration system that has improved accessibility and compliance with noted positive parent and staff feedback.  The HS students also participated in the Academic Honor Roll & Scholar Athlete Breakfast.  Lastly, Mr. Winchip touched on some exciting things from Mrs. Sheer’s Career Center such as career exploration books, job fair events and fieldtrips.  Mrs. Sheer also assists students with writing resumes, arranging job shadows, manufacturing tours, and participation in the Youth Leadership Academy, just to name a few.  She will share more about the Career Center during a future presentation.   

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the minutes for the meeting of December 10, 2024, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

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 announced that the Drama Club will be receiving an Excellence in Student Services Award at the upcoming Legislative breakfast meeting and awards presentation on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Elba CSD.  He will attend with Board members Mr. Robb and Mr. Youngers.

Mr. Wilkins gave a Capital Project update; bids will be opened on January 21^st at 12:30pm. 

He shared the 2025-26 school calendar draft explaining that it closely aligns with the BOCES calendar to ensure as many of the same scheduled student days as possible.  He stated he will review it with the area Superintendents on Thursday at the CSO meeting that the district is hosting. 

He stated he attended the Blue Ribbon Commission Portrait of a Graduate meeting that lays out graduation pathway alternatives to the Regents exams. 

Mr. Wilkins noted that in coming days, he will be sharing the Ex-Officio Student Member of the Board of Education draft policy for committee review.

He concluded with the announcement that Mr. Webb’s dog, Duke, has met all requirements to be the district’s next Therapy Dog.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board of Education approve the Respectful Spectator Code of Conduct, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

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 Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board of Education accept the fire inspection report of November 22, 2024, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Royce 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 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Tarbell 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 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce seconded by Mr. Grover 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 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover 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 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Youngers 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 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Tarbell 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 7:11 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by Mrs. Royce, Clerk Pro Tem.

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board enter Executive Session at 7:11 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the employment history of a particular person.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board resume regular session at 8:20 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board approve the special education placements recommendations, as follows:

(A) = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Grover 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 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Youngers 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 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 587, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 8:21 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem