Board of Education Meeting - May 14, 2025 Minutes at 7:00 PM Admin Building Board Room #2 Mark Twain Circle Clayton, MO 63105 1.​ Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. Present: Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Dr. Pam Lyss- Lerman, Mr. Leo Human, and Mr. Ben Beinfeld. Mr. Jason Growe was absent due to a personal commitment. 1.1​ Statement of Adequate Notice, Pledge of Allegiance Adequate Notice was provided. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 1.2​ Adoption of Agenda Approve the agenda as posted. Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Ms. Kim Hurst Aye​ Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Jason Growe, Mr. Leo Human, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben Beinfeld Motion Carries 7-0 2.​ Recognizing Our Own 2.1​ Future Educators The Board of Education recognized five Clayton High School Seniors who participated in National Education Signing Day on May 6, 2025. We honored our future educators: Sam Brown, I'Ron Bell, Riley Zimmerman, Lauren Young, and Madi Nettles. 2.2​ Student Representative to the Board The Board of Education recognized the 2024-2025 Student Representative to

Ben Beinfeld Motion Carries 7-0 2.​ Recognizing Our Own 2.1​ Future Educators The Board of Education recognized five Clayton High School Seniors who participated in National Education Signing Day on May 6, 2025. We honored our future educators: Sam Brown, I'Ron Bell, Riley Zimmerman, Lauren Young, and Madi Nettles. 2.2​ Student Representative to the Board The Board of Education recognized the 2024-2025 Student Representative to the Board, Lucia Lerena, for her service and dedication to the Board this past year. The Board thanked Lucia for her preparedness, enthusiasm, and the many ways she shared the student perspective with the Board. Lucia is the embodiment of what the Board envisioned for a Student Representative. The Board also took this time to introduce the 2025-2026 Student Representative to the Board, Nina Satorius. Out of several qualified applicants, Nina was selected due to her approachability, organization, maturity, confidence, and preparedness. 3.​ Public Comment 3.1​ Public Participation at Board Meetings We had five public comments at the May 14 BOE meeting. Thomas Gershman (who also read a comment on behalf of Tara Hoisington), Marisa Gelfand, Dylan Gelfand, Jenny Kaufman, and Maria Riofrio (who read a statement on behalf of another family) all spoke regarding the offensive markings that were discovered at Glenridge Elementary earlier this week, and the hurt that has caused. The speakers asked the District to use this opportunity to take action and educate students about antisemitism and racial discrimination so we can ensure actions like these do not occur again. Meade Greenberg thanked the district nursing staff, specifically those at The Family Center, for taking action to obtain a wheelchair for her preschool child so they did not have to miss school due to a leg injury. 4.​ Superintendent Communication 4.1​ Superintendent Communication Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent, provided an update to the Board of Education and community of current events in the District. 5.​ Student Representative Update 5.1​ Student Representative Update Lucia Lerena presented an update to the Board and the community. 6.​ Presentations 6.1​ K-8 Counseling Program This presentation provided the Board of Education with an early look at the district’s upcoming two-year Counseling Program Study and shared a current snapshot of K–8 counseling services. The snapshot included an

Nisha Patel, Superintendent, provided an update to the Board of Education and community of current events in the District. 5.​ Student Representative Update 5.1​ Student Representative Update Lucia Lerena presented an update to the Board and the community. 6.​ Presentations 6.1​ K-8 Counseling Program This presentation provided the Board of Education with an early look at the district’s upcoming two-year Counseling Program Study and shared a current snapshot of K–8 counseling services. The snapshot included an overview of roles current K–8 Counselors play in supporting academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development. 6.2​ 2025-2026 Budget A preliminary budget for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year was presented for review and discussion. 7.​ Policy Second readings of three policies were brought before the board for adoption. 7.1​ 2nd Reading - Policy KK: Visitors to District Property and Events This was a second reading of the policy revision. That the Board of Education adopt Policy KK: Visitors to District Property and Events with proposed changes. Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Ms. Stacy Siwak Aye​ Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Leo Human, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben Beinfeld Motion Carries 6-0 7.2​ 2nd Reading - Policy JECA: Eligibility to Enroll This was a second reading of the policy revision. That the Board or Education adopt Policy JECA: Eligibility to Enroll with proposed changes. Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Ms. Stacy Siwak Aye​ Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Leo Human, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben Beinfeld Motion Carries 6-0