. Call to Order and Roll Call
II. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
III. Public Comment
IV. Spotlights
V. Approve Minutes for May 20, 2025, May 22, 2025 and May 27, 2025 and June 5, 2025
VI. Communications
VII. Superintendent’s Reports
VIII. Unfinished Business
IX. New Business
X. New Items by Board Members
XI. Approve Special Education Recommendations
XII. Personnel
XIII. Adjournment
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.
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NYS FFA Championship Board Recognition –
Introduce 2025-26 Ex Officio Student Board of Education Members –
Principals’ Reports: ES MS HS
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the minutes for the meeting on May 20, 2025, May 22, 2025, May 27, 2025 and June 5, 2025, as written. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Second Review: Policy 7317 - Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day.
Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve Policy 7317 - Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board schedule the 2025-26 Reorganization Meeting for July 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Elementary School Cafeteria, 153 W. Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between Warsaw Central School District, Letchworth Central School District and Perry Central School District for interscholastic athletics participation in Football at the Modified, Junior Varsity and Varsity levels for the 2025-26 school year, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the Intermunicipal Agreement between Warsaw Central School District and Letchworth Central School District for interscholastic athletics participation in Boys Soccer at the Modified, Junior Varsity and Varsity levels for the 2025-26 school year, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the GVEP AS-7 Service Agreement for 2025-26, as proposed, and authorize the Board President to execute said agreement. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the SUNY Geneseo Teacher Candidate Field Placement Affiliation Agreement with Warsaw CSD for 2025-2030, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the Delaware Valley University Articulation Agreement with Warsaw CSD, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said agreement. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the Inter-State Studio 2025-26 Service Agreement, as proposed, and authorize the ES Principal to execute said agreement. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the School Datebooks, Inc. (SDI) ES Agendas 2025-26 Contract, as proposed, and authorize the ES Assistant Principal to execute said agreement. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the OMNI/TSACG Reinstatement Agreement for 2025-26, and authorize the Business Administrator to execute said agreement. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the bid of C&F Transportation with regard to the Halpern Program – 2025-26 School year run and with regard to the Hillside Crestwood – 2025 Summer run, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools and Board President to execute said agreements. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education accept and allow Perry Central School District to piggyback on the 2025-26 transportation contract between Warsaw Central School district and C&F Transportation, transporting students between Warsaw and Easter Seals, with the same terms and conditions Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board of Education approve the agreement with Lumsden McCormick, LLC for the School Year 2024-25 audit, and authorize the Business Administrator to execute said agreement. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the proposed Service Agreement with Hillside for the 2025-26 school year, and authorize the School Superintendent to execute said contract. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by _______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board appoint _______________ as Clerk Pro Tem for the remainder of the Board Meeting. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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The District Clerk was dismissed at p.m. and the following took place as recorded by , Clerk Pro Tem.
Tawnnee Conley District Clerk
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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 _______________.
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Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board resume regular session at _______________ p.m. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that the Board approve the special education placements recommendations, as follows:
(C) = Correction
Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________
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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 July 1, 2025.
Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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Moved by_______________, seconded by _______________ that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 597, as proposed. Motion Carried: Yes _______________, No _______________, Abstain _______________.
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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 _______________.
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The special meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education was called to order at 6:44 p.m. at the LeRoy GV BOCES by Mr. Robb, Board President.
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Members Present: Mr. Dean Robb, Mrs. Gail Royce, Mr. John Grover, Mrs. Kristina Baker, Mr. Michael Youngers, Mr. Stephen Tarbell II, Mr. Joshua Harvey
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Members Absent: None
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Others Present: Ms. Donlon, Superintendent Candidates.
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Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers 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.
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Mr. Robb led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board enter Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters leading to the appointment/employment of a particular person. Motion Carried: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board resume regular session at 8:23 p.m. Motion Carried: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Grover that the special meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 8:23 p.m.; subject to the call of the President. Motion Carried: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.
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The special meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the LeRoy GV BOCES by Mr. Robb, Board President.
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Members Present: Mr. Dean Robb, Mrs. Gail Royce, Mr. John Grover, Mrs. Kristina Baker, Mr. Michael Youngers, Mr. Stephen Tarbell II, Mr. Joshua Harvey
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Members Absent: None
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Others Present: Mr. MacDonald, Three Superintendent Candidates
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Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Harvey 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.
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Mr. Robb led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board enter Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters leading to the appointment/employment of a particular person. Motion Carried: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Grover, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board resume regular session at 9:30 p.m. Motion Carried: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the special 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 7, No 0, Abstain 0.
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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.
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Members Present: Mr. Dean Robb, Mrs. Gail Royce, Mr. Stephen Tarbell II, Mrs. Kristina Baker, Mr. Michael Youngers, Mr. Joshua Harvey
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Mr. Robb led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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Becky Ryan, Town Supervisor, and Michael Buda, Historical Society Member, spoke about a 1.5 mile designed walk through the village with stops at 20 historical homes and buildings that are identified with markers that provide information about the site they are at. They distributed maps outlining the path route. They shared that they would like to get students involved in field trips visiting the Gates House Museum on Perry Avenue. They also stated that they are looking for volunteers to redo exhibits and to help go through the many documents and news articles that they are scanning to preserve. They spoke of the many stories contained in these documents that should be shared with others, and they noted that some could be turned into drama plays. The Gates House is open Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm.
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Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Royce that the Board approve the minutes for the meeting of May 13, 2025, as written. Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0. |
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The Board reviewed the list of bills dated April 25, 2025 and May 9, 2025. |
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Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board accept the Treasurer’s Reports for April 2025. Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Mr. Wilkins gave updates on the Capital Project; they are a little behind on the turf site work related to a contract delay, weather, and the work itself. The field might not be open by mid-August for fall sports. Mr. Wilkins will be meeting with the contractors this week and will try to get them to commit to a completion date or they may have to make a plan for the start of sports. The company also has to complete the ES parking lot over summer break. Mr. Wilkins gave an update on the emergency roof project stating that core samples revealed that the hailstorm caused much more damage than first expected. The Building Consultant & Adjustor will be doing a walk-through on Monday to figure out a plan.
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Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board of Education accept the vote results from the May 20, 2025 vote, as follows:
Total Votes Cast: 223
PROPOSITION NO. 1: ANNUAL BUDGET Yes: 131 No: 92 Passed
PROPOSITION NO. 2: LOCAL LIBRARY APPROPRIATION Yes: 162 No: 59 Passed
Board of Education – 1 Vacancy John Grover 177
Won a five-year term
Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve the Following resolution:
As the retention period of 1 year specified in Board of Education approved Retention Schedule LGS-1 (Page, 84 363.b.) has passed,
The Warsaw Central School Board of Education orders, by approval of this resolution,
Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0
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The Board held the first review of Board Policy 7317; Use of Internet-Enabled Devices During the School Day. |
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Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Harvey that Baylee Hoffmeister be appointed as Ex-Officio Student Board of Education Member and Evelyn LaWall and Ian McGary be appointed as the Alternates for the 2025-26 school year. Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mrs. Royce, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board approve A RESOLUTION, DATED MAY 27, 2025, OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WARSAW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, WYOMING COUNTY, NEW YORK (THE “DISTRICT”) DECLARING THE DISTRICT’S PROPOSED EMERGENCY CAPITAL PROJECT INVOLVING NECESSARY AND IMMEDIATE MEASURES TO ADDRESS THE SIGNIFICANT AND UNEXPECTED HAILSTORM-RELATED DAMAGE TO CERTAIN ROOFS DISTRICT-WIDE ALONG WITH INTERIOR DAMAGE TO BE A TYPE II ACTION UNDER SEQRA
WHEREAS, the District’s architect, Young Wright Architectural (the “Architect”), has determined that the severe damage at various Facilities poses a health and safety risk to District employees and students and other users of the Facilities, and recommends that the District pursue the Emergency Capital Project, with the approval of the Facilities Planning Unit of the State Education Department (“Facilities Planning”), to facilitate the immediate reconstruction/replacement of certain roofs and interior work, thereby allowing the Facilities to be rapidly returned to its full intended function and ensuring the health and safety of District employees and students and other users of the Facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Architect has specifically recommended that the District implement the Emergency Capital Project in general accord with certain more detailed information that has been presented to the Board of Education (the “Board”) by the Architect in connection with the Emergency Capital Project; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with State Education Department (“SED”) guidance and policy, the District and its Board of Education is the appropriate agency to be the lead agency to undertake Project review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”); and
WHEREAS, Section 617.5 of the SEQRA Regulations (6 NYCRR Part 617) provides that certain activities are Type II actions that are not subject to review under SEQRA and that such activities include “emergency actions that are immediately necessary on a limited and temporary basis for the protection or preservation of life, health, property or natural resources, provided that such actions are directly related to the emergency and are performed to cause the least change or disturbance, practicable under the circumstances, to the environment,” “routine activities of educational institutions,” “maintenance or repair involving no substantial changes in an existing structure or facility;” and “replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction of a structure or facility, in kind, on the same site…unless such action meets or exceeds any [Type I] thresholds in section 617.4”; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Emergency Capital Project constitutes such emergency actions, routine activities of educational institutions; maintenance or repair activities; and/or in-kind, same-site replacement, rehabilitation or reconstruction activities;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is the final determination that the District/Board is the lead agency for the review of the proposed action, that the proposed Emergency Capital Project is a Type II action, that is not subject to review under SEQRA, and the proposed action will not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment.
Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board approve A RESOLUTION, DATED MAY 27, 2025, OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WARSAW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, WYOMING COUNTY, NEW YORK (THE “DISTRICT”) FINDING AND DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF AN EMERGENCY SITUATION ARISING OUT OF SIGNIFICANT AND UNEXPECTED HAILSTORM-RELATED DAMAGE TO CERTAIN ROOFS, ALONG WITH INTERIOR DAMAGE DISTRICT-WIDE, AND AUTHORIZING AN EMERGENCY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO ADDRESS THE SITUATION, IN ORDER TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND STUDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, AND THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF DISTRICT FACILITIES AND PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, the Warsaw Central School District, in Wyoming County, New York (the “District”) is in the process of responding to the significant damage caused by a hailstorm that damaged certain roofs (and interior damage) District-wide (the “Facilities”), with the work involved being anticipated to include, but not necessarily be limited to, a professional assessment of the severely damaged state of certain roofs in the wake of the hailstorm, and the implementation of measures to reconstruct or replace certain roofs or otherwise restore each of them to its proper condition, along with interior restoration work such as various types of flooring, ceilings, insulation, metal work, SmartBoards and various furniture, all in compliance with applicable statutes, regulations and standards, and all associated work thereto (the “Emergency Capital Project”); and
WHEREAS, the District’s architect, Young Wright Architectural (the “Architect”), has determined that the severe damage at various Facilities poses a health and safety risk to District employees and students and other users of the Facilities, and recommends that the District pursue the Emergency Capital Project, with the approval of the Facilities Planning Unit of the State Education Department (“Facilities Planning”), to facilitate the immediate reconstruction/replacement of certain roofs and interior work, thereby allowing the Facilities to be rapidly returned to its full intended function and ensuring the health and safety of District employees and students and other users of the Facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Architect has specifically recommended that the District implement the Emergency Capital Project in general accord with certain more detailed information that has been presented to the Board of Education (the “Board”) by the Architect in connection with the Emergency Capital Project; and
WHEREAS, the District has been in contact with Facilities Planning and has received (or is in the process of receiving) that office’s assurances that the Emergency Capital Project is to be appropriately treated as an emergency situation, with a corresponding expedited review and an anticipated accelerated flow of State building aid; and
WHEREAS, a project number is in the process of being obtained from Facilities Planning, and the District is in the process of soliciting cost proposal(s) and has retained and/or will retain one or more contractors to undertake and complete the Emergency Capital Project, as well as any reasonably required additional work to address the described situation; and
WHEREAS, the District proposes to undertake the Emergency Capital Project for the general protection of the public and, specifically, for the restoration and continued use of a safe and reliable Facilities for the benefit of the District, and to ensure the safety of District employees and students and other users of the Facilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the District finds that the situation described above: (1) requires immediate action to restore and preserve the physical integrity of the Facilities, and to protect the health and safety of District employees and students and other users of the Facilities; and (2) constitutes an emergency within the meaning of Section 103(4) of the General Municipal Law; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Emergency Capital Project shall be limited in general scope to those items of work that have been deemed by the Architect to be immediately necessary or advisable to restore the integrity of the Facilities, to return it to its intended function and use on an expedited basis, and to ensure the safety of District employees and students and other users of the Facilities; and be it further
RESOLVED, that it was the final determination of the Board that the Emergency Capital Project is a Type II action, which is not subject to review under SEQRA, and that the proposed action will not result in a significant adverse impact on the environment; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby declares that the expenditure of funds for the purpose of undertaking the Emergency Capital Project in an estimated amount up to $12,000,000 (being the Architect’s preliminary estimate of the maximum total cost of the work involved, including anticipated incidental expenses and modest contingency allowance), less the amount of any insurance settlement proceeds that may be received, constitutes an ordinary contingent expense of the District, on the basis that such action is immediately necessary to maintain the District’s educational program, preserve property and assure the health and safety of District employees and students and other users of the Facilities; and be it further
RESOLVED, that all of the expenses associated with the Emergency Capital Project (including, without limitation, the costs of the Emergency Capital Project, and the undertaking of any reasonably required additional work to address the described emergency situation, as well as the incurrence of necessary architectural and engineering costs, legal costs and other related incidental costs and modest contingency allowance), all of which (less any insurance settlement proceeds received) are hereby declared to be ordinary and contingent expenses in response to the emergency situation, shall be initially funded by the expenditure of up to $12,000,000 (or so much thereof as may be necessary) from the District’s General Fund or (to the extent received) from payments made by the District’s property and casualty insurer or any insurance settlement proceeds arising out of the described situation and, ultimately from the District’s receipt of State building aid that is anticipated to be forthcoming (on an expedited and accelerated basis) in connection with the Emergency Capital Project; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Schools, the School Business Administrator and other appropriate District officials be, and they hereby are, authorized to work with the Architect to develop and complete the plans and specifications for the Emergency Capital Project, to solicit (in accordance with State Education Department guidance) cost proposals/quotes/bids for the work on the Emergency Capital Project, to enter into (in the case of the Superintendent, only) contracts for the work on the Emergency Capital Project on behalf of the District, and to undertake such other actions as may be reasonably necessary for the District to undertake, carry out and complete the Emergency Capital Project as soon as reasonably practicable, all in accordance with applicable New York State law.
Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Youngers seconded by Mrs. Baker that the Board declare the following item obsolete and authorize disposal in accordance with state law and Board policy.
GBC Shredmaster (Model No: 4550X, Serial No: RJ07493J) District Office paper shredder.
Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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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.
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The District Clerk was dismissed at 6:46 p.m. and the following took place as recorded by Mrs. Royce, Clerk Pro Tem.
Tawnnee Conley District Clerk
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Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board enter Executive Session at 6:46 p.m. for the purpose of discussing collective negotiations pursuant to article 14 of Civil Service Law. Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that the Board resume regular session at 7:37 p.m. Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Harvey that the Board approve the special education placement recommendations, as follows:
Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mrs. Baker that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve ratification of the Contract with the Warsaw Administrators’ Association for the period July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2030, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said contract. Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Baker that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Groundskeeper Substitute pay rate to be increased from $15.50 per hour to $19.00 per hour, effective May 1, 2025. Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Tarbell, seconded by Mr. Youngers that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve the Groundskeeper Substitute Memorandum of Agreement for (Dakota Swanson) as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent of Schools to execute said MOA. Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mrs. Baker, seconded by Mr. Youngers that the Board approve the Director of Instructional Services’ (Kimberly D’Amico) Conditions of Employment for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 School Year, as proposed, and authorize the Superintendent to execute said agreement. Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Tarbell that, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board approve Personnel Schedule 596, as proposed. Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the regular meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 7:38 p.m.; subject to the call of the President. Motion Carried: Yes 6, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Mrs. Gail E. Royce Clerk Pro Tem |
The special meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education was called to order at 6:00 p.m. at the LeRoy GV BOCES by Mr. Robb, Board President.
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Members Present: Mr. Dean Robb, Mrs. Gail Royce, Mr. John Grover, Mrs. Kristina Baker, Mr. Michael Youngers, Mr. Stephen Tarbell II, Mr. Joshua Harvey
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Members Absent: None
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Others Present: Mr. MacDonald, Superintendent Candidates
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Moved by Mr. Youngers, 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.
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Mr. Robb led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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Moved by Mr. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board enter Executive Session at 6:03 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters leading to the appointment/employment of a particular person. Motion Carried: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mr. Grover that the Board resume regular session at 8:36 p.m. Motion Carried: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Moved by Mr. Youngers, seconded by Mrs. Baker that the special meeting of the Warsaw Central School Board of Education be adjourned at 8:39 p.m.; subject to the call of the President. Motion Carried: Yes 7, No 0, Abstain 0.
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Mrs. Gail E.Royce Clerk Pro Tem |