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.

BOCES Capital Project Presentation Mr. Kevin MacDonald

Wyoming County Youth Court Presentation – Ms. Amy Fialkowski

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the minutes for the meeting of November 10, 2025, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

The Board reviewed the lists of bills dated October 27, 2025, November 10, 2025, and November 24, 2025.

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

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

Dr. Irizarry reported on:

Ex Officio Student School Board Member Reports:

•  Moonlight Magic
• Shop with a Cop
• Honor Roll Breakfast
• District Competition Preparation
• Winter Formal Preparation

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that, whereas the Education Law provides that the Tax Collector shall be relieved of responsibility for the uncollected portion of the tax list when a complete list of the delinquent tax items has been certified to the Board of Education, and since the Collector has affixed her affidavit to such statement and has filed a statement accounting for the handling of the tax warrant and list; and whereas the Business Administrator has examined and verified the accuracy of the signed report of the Collector; therefore be it resolved, that the Board accept the report of the Tax Collector and having determined that the Collector has accounted for the full amount of the tax warrant direct that the lists of the delinquent tax items, with the addition of the three percent penalty, be certified to the office of the County Treasurer and/or other tax enforcement officer; and it is further directed that the tax warrant, tax roll and the Tax Collector’s copies of the tax receipts be placed on file.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

The Board held the first review of Board Policy 7350 Timeout and Physical Restraint.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board waive the second reading required by Policy 1410, with regard to Board Policy 7350 Timeout and Physical Restraint.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve Policy 7350 Timeout and Physical Restraint.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board approve the proposed corrected agreement with The Kessler Center 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 approve the proposed Music Therapy Services agreement with The Rochester School of the Holy Childhood, Inc. for the 2025-26 school year, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the Ag in the Classroom Memorandum of Understanding Agreement for the 2025-26 school year, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement.    Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________ seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the Consultant Services Agreement with Kelly Beitz, 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 accept IBC’s Retro-Commissioning Services and Phase 2 Proposals for additional services for the Capital Project, as recommended.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the contract amendments of C & F Transportation with regard to the 2025-26 Baker Victory 2^nd run, Halpern Program and Stanley Falk 2, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute said amendment agreements.   Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________  that the Board accept the Electricity Supply Cooperative Bid for 2026 and approve the contract with Energy Cooperative of America (ECA), as proposed, and authorize the Business Administrator to execute said contract.  Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board accept, with appreciation, the following donation of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Supplies and Support Resources received through the DonorsChoose grant, and donors Meryl Fordin, Megan Kasprzak, Nikki LoBello and Bethany Isselhard:

Making Good Choices Match-Ups, Lysol disinfectant and sanitizing supplies, learning conversation cubes, Amazon Basics wipes, a magnetic wooden fishing game, Creative SEL hands-on resources, anger management “Calm Ball” tools, and other requested materials.

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 the Starting Pay Rates of the Support Staff Positions & Substitutes, as follows, effective January 1, 2026.

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

Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Memorandum of Agreement for First Lego League for the 2025-26 school year be approved. Motion Carried:  Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.

Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 608, 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. Michael Youngers, Baylee Hoffmeister - Student Ex Officio.         

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

Others Present:  Dr. Irizarry, Ms. Grisewood, Mrs. D’Amico, Mrs. Burnham, Mr. Winchip, Mr. Hoornbeck, Mrs. Gallman-St. George, Mr. DeWitt, Ms. Burns, Mrs. Conley and four Students of the Senior Class of 2026.

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

2026 Senior Trip Presentation – Four class officers of the senior class presented the itinerary for the senior trip planned to Cleveland, Ohio.  They reviewed the costs based on number of students attending and answered questions from the Board.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board of Education approve the 2026 Senior Class Trip Request for an overnight trip to Cleveland, Ohio with a stop in Erie, PA, June 7-9, 2026, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

NY Inspires – Portrait of a Graduate Presentation – Ms. Stephanie Burns, Director of School Improvement at Genesee Valley BOCES, explained that the NYS Board of Regents and Education Department has launched the Graduation Measures Initiative to explore what a NYS diploma should signify to ensure educational excellence and equity for all students.  The initiative was developed to create true equity and ensure that all NYS students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in school and after they graduate.  The Portrait of a Graduate (POG) is still in the planning/proposal stage and is not official until approved by the State Board of Regents.  She explained that the current system doesn’t reach all students.  All students who satisfy future requirements will earn a NYS high school diploma and advanced designation will become a seal or endorsement at the local level.  This transformation will be done in phases with full implementation beginning in the fall of 2029. 

2025 Updated Comprehensive K-12 School Counseling Plan Presentation – Mr. Hoornbeck shared highlights of the revised 2025 Counseling Plan.  He explained the major changes from the 2024 Plan update and outlined 2025-26 goals/priorities.

Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the minutes for the meeting of October 28, 2025, as written.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Dr. Irizarry stated the district celebrated our veterans today starting with a welcoming breakfast and followed by a student program to honor and thank the veterans who attended.

Dr. Irizarry stated the football team is heading to Class C Sectional Finals on Saturday at Rush-Henrietta High School.

Drama Club is presenting The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe with one showing this Friday and two on Saturday.

Ex Officio Student School Board Member Report:

• FFA Trip Highlights – Ms. Hoffmeister stated that five FFA members traveled two weeks ago to Indianapolis to participate in the FFA National Convention.  They had lots of fun tours, attended a concert and a rodeo and had a time of great team bonding.  They also had opportunities for cross communication with other chapters. 
• Ex Officio 2025-26 Goals – Ms. Hoffmeister stated that she and the two alternate Ex Officio Student Board members will be working together to reach out to other students and ask them what, if anything, they would like to see changed in the school.  They would like to brainstorm ideas and may involve organizing some committees as a start.   

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board of Education approve the updated 2025-26 Safety Plan, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board of Education approve the 2025 Updated Comprehensive K-12 School Counseling Plan, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Fire Inspection Report Reviewed.

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board of Education accept the October 28, 2025 fire inspection report and corrective action plan, as presented.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board of Education accept the responsible low bids for the Capital Project – Phase 2 as follows:  

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

Moved by Mr. Grover seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board declare the following items obsolete and authorize disposal in accordance with state law and Board policy. 

Oven       2007-000717

Oven                000129

Steamer  2007-000720

Steamer  2007-000718

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

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers 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 7:35 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by Mrs. Royce, Clerk Pro Tem.

Tawnnee Conley

District Clerk

Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board enter Executive Session at 7:35 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. Youngers that the Board resume regular session at 9:30 p.m.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers 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. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 607, as proposed.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, 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 9:30 p.m.; subject to the call of the President.  Motion Carried:  Yes 5, No 0, Abstain 0.

Mrs. Gail E. Royce

Clerk Pro Tem