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Clayton, MO 63105
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Business Meeting
School District of Clayton Board of Education
December 15, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Members Present:
Ms. Amy Rubin – President
Dr. Nisha Patel - Superintendent
Mr. Gary Pierson – Vice President
Ms. Sandy Menchella – Executive Assistant to Superintendent/Board of Education
Ms. Kim Hurst – Treasurer
Ms. Stacy Siwak – Board Secretary
Mr. Joe Miller – Director
Mr. Steve Singer – Director
Mr. Jason Wilson – Director
1. Call to Order
Information, Procedural: 1.01 Statement of Adequate Notice
The meeting of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:03 p.m. and was held at the administrative center boardroom at 2 Mark
Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 63105
2. Recognizing Our Own
Action, Information: 2.01 Inclusive Schools Week (December 6-10, 2021)
That the Board of Education accept the Inclusive Schools Week Proclamation
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Joe Miller, Steve Singer, Jason Wilson
The Inclusive Schools Network has designated the week of December 6th-10th, as INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS WEEK; the first full week of
December annually since 2001. This annual event was created to celebrate the progress schools have made toward providing a quality
education for our increasingly diverse student population and those students marginalized due to disability, gender, socioeconomics
status, cultural heritage, language preference, and other factors.
Tonight we recognized Best Buddies - Willa Melander and Quinn DePlanty, Kate Pavlisin - SSD Instructional Coach, and Christina
Blankenship - President, Clayton PAC.ED (absent).
3. Superintendent Communications
Information: 3.01 Superintendent Communications
Superintendent, Dr. Patel, provided an update to the community on topics such as first semester recaps, vaccine clinics held at our
district and mitigating factors.
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4. Student Representative to the Board
Information: 4.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update
Aitana Rosas Linhard, Student Representative to the Board of Education, updated the board on the District Advisory Council for the
middle schools. They discussed with the 7th-8th graders the health curriculum, conversations with administrators on topics, focus
groups, school spirit, mental health breaks, and a recap of the end of the 1st semester.
5. Audit
Information: 5.01 Fiscal Year 2020-2021 District Audit
Brian Wuertz, partner with the audit firm of Kerber, Eck and Braeckel, LLP provided the final report of the district financial audit for
2020-2021.
6. Action Item - Approval of Audit
Action: 6.01 Approval of Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Audit
That the Board of Education approve the fiscal year 2020-2021 Independent Auditor’s Report of the Financial Statements and Federal
and State Programs as submitted.
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Joe Miller, Steve Singer, Jason Wilson
7. Study Items
Information: 7.01 Gifted Program Update
Dr. Robyn Wiens, Assistant Superintendent Student Services, and Dr. Milena Garganigo, Assistant Superintendent Teaching and
Learning, provided an update on the Gifted Program around Goal 2 of our strategic plan.
The board members took a 5-minute break.
Study: 7.02 Calendar Committee Update
Chris Tennill, Chief Communications Officer, and Dr. Tony Arnold, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, provided an update to
the board from the calendar committee.
8. Action Items
Action: 8.01 2nd Reading and Approval - Policy EBBA Illness and Injury Response and Prevention
That the Board approve Policy EBBA - Illness and Injury Response and Prevention with the proposed changes.
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Joe Miller, Steve Singer, Jason Wilson
Action: 8.02 2nd Reading and Approval - Policy IGBCA Programs for Homeless Students
That the Board approve Policy IGBCA - Programs for Homeless Students with the proposed changes
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Joe Miller, Steve Singer, Jason Wilson
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Action, Second Reading: 8.03 2nd Reading and Approval - Policy BBB - School Board Elections
That the Board of Education approve Policy BBB-School Board Elections with the proposed changes
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Joe Miller, Steve Singer, Jason Wilson
Action: 8.04 Safety and Security Improvements - Solicitation of Bid
That the Board of Education authorize the solicitation of bids for the second phase safety and building improvements that will take place
during the summer of 2022 and authorize the release of committed funds for payment.
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Joe Miller, Steve Singer, Jason Wilson
Action: 8.05 Safety And Security Improvements - Approval of Bid
That the Board of Education approve the Sourcewell contract 030421-CTL with Convergint Technologies, LLC for Salient System Network
Video Recorders at a total project cost including a 10% contingency of $595,236.59, authorize the release of committed funds for
payment, and authorize administration to negotiate and enter into a contract for the same.
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Joe Miller, Steve Singer, Jason Wilson
Action: 8.06 Safe Return to School/Continuity of Service Plan
That the Board of Education approve the Safe Return to In-Person Learning/Continuity of Services Plan.
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Joe Miller, Steve Singer, Jason Wilson
9. Consent Items
Action (Consent): 9.01 Consent Agenda 9.02 through 9.06
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda for agenda items 9.02 through 9.06
Action (Consent): 9.02 Donations
Action (Consent): 9.03 Extended Resolution on COVID-19 Leave
Action (Consent): 9.04 Approval of the Educator Recruitment and Retention Grants
Action (Consent): 9.05 Personnel
Action (Consent): 9.06 Approval of Minutes - November 10, 2021
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Joe Miller, Steve Singer, Jason Wilson
10. Public Comment
Information: 10.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings
We received one public comment tonight from Betsy Meyland-Smith regarding dyslexia services.
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11. Board Communications
Information: 11.01 Board Calendar, Committee, Community and Liaison Reports
Stacy Siwak provided an update to the Wellness Committee and the Special School District Governing Council meeting.
Joe Miller updated the board on the Board PLC meeting. It was decided that February 26th we will host an in-person event.
12. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: 12.01 Adjournment
That the Board of Education adjourn.
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Joe Miller, Steve Singer, Jason Wilson
The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
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Stacy Siwak, Board Secretary Amy Rubin, Board President
Approved: January 19, 2021