Mar 30 2022 BOE MM signed.pdf
r THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF CLAYTON '---' #2 Mark Twain Circle Clayton, MO 63105 T: 314.854.6000 F: 314.854.6093 claytonschools.net Business Meeting of the School District of Clayton Board of Education March 30, 2022 Meeting Minutes Members Present: Ms. Amy Rubin - President Ms. Kim Hurst - Treasurer Ms. Stacy Siwak - Board Secretary Mr. Joe Miller - Director Mr. Steve Singer - Director Mr. Jason Wilson - Director Absent: Mr. Gary Pierson 1. Call to Order Dr. Nisha Patel - Superintendent Ms. Sandy Menchella - Executive Assistant to Superintendent/Board of Education Ms. Aitana Rosas Lin hard - Student Representative to the Board Information, Procedural: 1.01 Statement of Adequate Notice The Board of Education business meeting of the School District of Clayton was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and held in the administrative boardroom at 2 Mark Twain Circle, Clayton, MO 63105. Gary Pierson was absent for this meeting. 2. Recognizing Our Own Information: 2.01 School Social Worker Week - March 7-11 Dr. Robyn Wiens, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, recognized the social workers on U.S. National School Social Work Week. This week is marked every first full week of March to celebrate school social workers across the nation in appreciation for their work in helping students achieve academic success. Thank you to our social workers: Katie Burkard - Elementary and Family Center Dr. Sheila Powell-Walker - Secondary Abbie Gutmann - SSD Social Worker Katherine Ingersoll - Practicum Student Information: 2.02 School Board Recognition Week - March 6-12 Dr. Nisha Patel, the superintendent, recognized and thanked all members of the Board of Education for School Board Recognition Week. Board members are: Amy Rubin, Board Gary Pierson, Board Vice-President Kim Hurst, Board Treasurer Stacy Siwak, Board Secretary 3. Superintendent Communications Information: 3.01 Superintendent Communications Joe Miller, Board Director Steve Singer, Board Director Jason Wilson, Board Director Superintendent, Dr. Nisha Patel, provided an update to the community on our spring quarter, updates to the Safe Return to Learn Plan, and our accomplishments this year and work towards the Strategic Plan goals. 4. Student Representative to the Board Information: 4.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update Board of Education Meeting March 30, 2022 Page 2 Student Representative to the Board, Aitana Rosas Linhard, updated the Board regarding teacher interactions with masks mandates, how much will COVID still dictates student life, the use of using outdoor spaces more, updates on the current activities such as plays, spring sports, Robotics, Mock Trial and Speech and Debate, 6th and 7th-grade camp, end of course exams and the upcoming prom. 5. Information Information: 5.01 Athletics/ Activities Dr. Dan Gutchewsky, Principal at Clayton High School, Steve Hutson, Athletic Director, and T'Shon Young, Athletics Coordinator, presented an update on the proposed changes to the sports program at the high school. Information: 5.02 A Place for Everyone/In Head and Heart Dr. Robyn Wiens, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Dr. Cameron Poole, Chief Equity Officer, presented an update on the district's Strategic Plan with a focus on Goal 3 "In Head and Heart". 6. Study Items Information, First Reading: 6.01 lst Reading - Policy AC - Prohibition Against Illegal Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Dr. Tony Arnold, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, and Dr. Robyn Wiens, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, presented Policy AC - Prohibition Against Illegal Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation for a first reading and discussion. 7. Action Items Action: 7.01 Safe Return to Learn Plan Chris Tennill, Chief Communications Officer, and Heather Christman, District Nurse Coordinator, spoke about the transition to a mask-recommended environment. That the Board of Education approve the Safe Return to In-Person Learning/Continuity of Services Plan. Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Steve Singer. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Steve Singer, Jason Wilson No: Joe Miller Action: 7.02 Academic Calendar 2022-2023 That the Board of Education approve the 2022-2023 calendar Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Amy Rubin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Joe Miller, Steve Singer, Jason Wilson Board of Education Meeting March 30, 2022 Page 4 Dr. Cameron Poole, Chief Equity Officer, updated the board on the Equity meeting held discussing the upcoming Community Engagement meeting in April. 12. Adjournment Action, Procedural: 12.01 Adjournment That the Board of Education adjourn. Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Joe Miller. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Joe Miller, Steve Singer, Jason Wilson The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 p.m. Amy Rubin, Board President Date: April 13, 2022 Stacy Siwak, BoaI Secretary