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. John Grover, Mr. Michael Youngers, Mr. Joshua Harvey, Mrs. Kristina Baker.

Members Absent:  None

Others Present:  Mr. Wilkins, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. Monahan, Mrs. Burnham, Mrs. D’Amico, Mr. Clifford, Mr. Webb, Mr. Smith, Ms. Conable, Mr. Mitchell, Mrs. Harwood, Elizabeth Skrzypek, Mr. Barks, Mrs. Conley.

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

Audit Report – Mr. Jeremy J. Smith, CPA reviewed the recent Audit Report with the Board as

prepared by Lumsden McCormick, CPA.  They also reviewed the proposed Corrective Plan.  The Audit Committee meeting was held prior to the Board meeting. 

FFA Trips Presentation – FFA Student, Elizabeth Skrzypek, presented information regarding two FFA trips.  The first being the FFA Leadership Weekend at Camp Oswegatchie and the second being the FFA Leadership Conference in Albany.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board of Education approve the FFA Trip Request for an overnight trip for the FFA Leadership Weekend at Camp Oswegatchie in Croghan, NY on November 1-3, 2024, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board of Education approve the FFA Trip Request for an overnight trip for the FFA Leadership Conference in Albany, NY on November 13-14, 2024, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Respectful Spectator Code of Conduct Presentation – Mr. Clifford and Mr. Mitchell presented proposed updates to the Spectator Code of Conduct.  They explained they have created a QR Code to provide spectators with better access to the Code of Conduct; they can click on it with their mobile device as they enter any school event and they will have immediate ability to read it.  The district will provide residents with an unofficial comment period and then will bring it back to the Board for approval.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the minutes for September 10, 2024, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0

The Board reviewed the lists of regular bills dated August 29, September 13, and September 26, 2024.

The Appropriation and Revenue Status Reports dated August 2024 were reviewed.

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

Mr. Wilkins stated the district is announcing Lockdown and Evacuation drills 1-7 days prior to the drill as required by NYSED.  He noted there is a Lockdown drill scheduled for tomorrow that will be run by Law Enforcement so Administrators will lockdown as well.  This provides a good practice opportunity for both the district and law enforcement.

Mr. Wilkins stated the district has the honor of having Mr. Ray Weber visit Mrs. McGary’s class tomorrow to share his experiences with the class and answer questions.  Mr. Weber is a 103-year-old WWII Veteran who served in General Patton’s Tank Corps of Engineers.  He has visited a few other surrounding school districts as well.

Mr. Wilkins explained that the district is working to complete a 49-page State required regionalization survey over the next month.  It will look at different ways to pool resources and bridge gaps.  

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover 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 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board approve the correction to the tax roll for the following properties, as described.

Map #83.-1-22 (F. Ahl-Life Use; Joseph Ahl & Catherine Beal) Refund or Credit:  $1,414.25 (2024-2025)

Map #73.19-1-27.1 (Warsaw Central School District) Refund or Credit: $3,826.46 (2024-2025)

Map #94.-1-35 (David Ufland) Refund or Credit:  $208.16 (2024-2025)

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

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the Ag in the Classroom Memorandum of Understanding Agreement for the 2024-25 school year, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.    Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the Intermunicipal Cooperative Agreement between Warsaw Central School District and Mt. Morris Central School District regarding Special Education Placements for the 2024-25 school year, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board approve the Univera Dental Insurance Renewal, as proposed, and authorize the School Business Administrator to execute said agreement.    Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the Impartial Hearing Settlement Agreement regarding Special Education Services, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board of Education approve the sole bid of C & F Transportation with regard to Leroy School, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute said agreement.   Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board declares the following list of items obsolete and authorizes disposal in accordance with Board Policy and State Law.                         

Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board accept, with appreciation, a large donation of snacks for students, with plans to continue these donations as the year progresses, from the First Congregational Church of Perry Center.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0. 

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Robb that the Board accept, with appreciation, the following donation:  Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. - $100.00.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board accept, with appreciation, the following donation:  Perry Rotary Foundation, Inc. - $1000.00.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board accept, with appreciation, the following donations:

 Five Star Bank donated approximately:

-10 rulers

-30 glue sticks

-10 packs of erasers

-15 pencil sharpeners

-25 packs of loose leaf paper

-40 folders

-10 pencil cases

-10 packs of index cards

-10 bottles of glue

-40 boxes of crayons

-15 boxes of colored pencils

-10 packs of markers

-5 packs of highlighters

-10 packs of pens

-20 boxes of pencils

-40 notebooks

Silver Lake Dental & Summit Family Dental combined donation of approximately:

-50 toothbrushes

-50 tubes of toothpaste

Refresh Hair Studio & Ainsley Tangel donated their time to provide free haircuts to students at the "Back to School" event held at the Elementary School.

We also received additional donations of personal hygiene products, new packs of kids' socks and underwear, and countless donations of gently used clothing items from many generous donors in our community.

Family Life Church members donated their time during the event
Hillside Children's Center and Camp Get-A-Way came to provide info about community based services. 

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 6:56 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 6:56 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the employment history of a particular person.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board resume regular session at 7:51 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

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

(A) = Amendment Agreement – No Meeting

Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0

Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Harvey that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 583, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 7:53 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem

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