February 7, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Board of Education Business Meeting
School District of Clayton
February 7, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Members Present:
Ms. Amy Rubin – President
Ms. Stacy Siwak –Vice President
Mr. Gary Pierson –Secretary
Ms. Kim Hurst – Treasurer
Mr. Jason Wilson – Director
Mr. Jason Growe – Director
Ms. Chris Win – Director
Non-Voting Attendees:
Dr. Nisha Patel – Superintendent
Dr. Milena Garganigo – Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and
Learning
Dr. Tony Arnold – Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Dr. Robyn Wiens – Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
Dr. Cameron Poole – Chief Officer of Equity, Inclusion &
Accountability
John Brazeal, Chief Financial Officer
Luke Heitert – Chief Communications Officer/Safety & Security Liaison
Mohini Mahajan – 23/24 Student Representative to the Board
Heike Janis – Executive Assistant to Superintendent/Board of
Education
1. Business Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Information: 1.01 Adequate Notice/Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Action: 1.02 Adoption of Agenda
Adopt the agenda as posted.
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe
2. Recognizing Our Own
Information: 2.01 Bus Driver Appreciation
Board members recognized the bus drivers Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation (VICC) and School District of Clayton school bus
drivers.
3. Public Comment
Information: 3.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings
No public comments were submitted.
4. Superintendent Communications
Information: 4.01 Superintendent Communications
Superintendent Dr. Nisha Patel provided district update to the board members, audience, and the community.
5. Student Representative to the Board
Information: 5.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update
Student representative Mohini Mahajan provided an update to the board members, audience, and the community
6. Presentation
Information: 6.01 Wellness Center Update
Board members received an update on the Wellness Center, including the timeline of events and the upcoming opening day.
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7. Consent Items
Action (Consent): 7.01 Consent Agenda 7.02 through 7.17
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda for agenda items 7.02 through 7.17
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe
7.02 Wellness Center & Programming - Approval of Continuation of Consultant Services
7.03 Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Preschool Development Grant Birth to Five
7.04 November 2023 Financial Reporting
7.05 November 2023 Disbursement Report
7.06 December 2023 Financial Reporting
7.07 December 2023 Disbursement Report
7.08 Amend Flexible Benefit Plan (Section 125) Documents
7.09 Surplus Property Declaration
7.10 Clayton High School Stuber Gym Floor Refinish
7.11 Clayton High School Stuber Gym Bleachers Replacement
7.12 Change Order: Wayfinding Signage
7.13 Early Childhood Tuition 2024-2025
7.14 Donations
7.15 Memorandum of Understanding - Truman State University Agreement
7.16 Personnel
7.17 Approval of Minutes
8. Board Communications
Information: 8.01 Committee, Community and Liaison Reports
Gary Pierson provided an update on the Parks & Recreation meetings he attended.
Jason Growe shared information from the Clayton Education Foundation meeting he attended.
Chris Win provided information regarding the Safety Committee meeting.
Chris Win attended the Teaching Advisory Council meeting and provided an update from the meeting.
Jason Wilson attended the Equity Committee meeting and shared information from the meeting.
Chris Win provided information to the board about the walk-through she participated in at the Family Center.
9. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: 9.01 Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
That the Board of Education adjourn.
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe
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Amy Rubin, Board President
Gary Pierson, Board Secretary
Date: February 7, 2024