June 1 2022 BOE MM signed.pdf

Business Meeting of the School District of Clayton Board of Education 
                    June 1, 2022 Meeting Minutes 
 
Members Present: 
 
Ms. Amy Rubin – President  
Mr. Gary Pierson – Vice President  
Ms. Kim Hurst – Treasurer  
Ms. Stacy Siwak – Board Secretary 
Mr. Jason Wilson – Director 
Ms. Chris Win – Director 
Mr. Jason Growe – Director  
  
Dr. Nisha Patel – Superintendent  
 
Ms. Sandy Menchella – Executive Assistant to Superintendent/Board 
of Education 
 
Ms. Aitana Rosas Linhard – Student Representative to the Board  
 
 
1. Call to Order 
Information, Procedural: 1.01 Statement of Adequate Notice 
The board meeting of the School District of Clayton was called to order at 6:01 p.m. and held virtually via the Zoom platform. The 
meeting was held via Zoom due to construction in the administrative boardroom.  
 
Board President, Amy Rubin, introduced Carter Davis who will be the 2022-2023 Student Representative to the Board, and Sophia Lu, 
who will be the Alternate Student Representative to the Board. They will be replacing our current Student Representative to the 
Board, Aitana Rosas Linhard 
 
 
 
2. Superintendent Communications 
Information: 2.01 Superintendent Communications 
Superintendent, Dr. Nisha Patel, provided an update to the community on current information pertaining to COVID updates, 
recognition of Pride Month, information on our student representatives to the Board of Education, the last week of school activities 
and Summer Learning that will be held with students and staff. 
 
 
 
3. Student Representative to the Board 
Information: 3.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update 
Aitana Rosas-Linhard, Student Representative to the Board, provided updates on Pride Month, the grading system, food and lunches, 
mental health resources, school spirit, the student representative and the alternate to the Board of Education, District Advisory 
Council, a new fresh start to the next year and social media presence. This was Aitana's last meeting as the Student Representative, 
and she thanked the Board. 
 
 
 
 


 
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4. Budget - 2022-2023 
Action: 4.01 Adoption of Budget - 2022-2023 
That the Board of Education approve the 2022-2023 budget as presented. 
 
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe 
 
 
5. Action Items 
Action: 5.01 Resolution - Support for Gun Safety Legislation 
Motion to approve the Resolution for Board of Education Support for Gun Safety Legislation 
 
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe 
 
Action, Second Reading: 5.02 Second Reading and Approval - Policy JGGA - Seclusion and Restraint, Policy JGA - Corporal 
Punishment, and Policy JG - Student Discipline 
It is recommended that the Board approve Policies JGGA, JGA, and JG 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, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe 
 
Action, Second Reading: 5.03 Second Reading and Approval - Policy EBBC - Lactation Support 
That the Board of Education approves Policy EBBC: Lactation Support as submitted. 
 
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
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6. Consent Items 
Action (Consent): 6.01 Consent Agenda 6.02 through 6.20 
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda for agenda items 6.02 through 6.20 
 
Action (Consent): 6.02 Memorandum of Understanding - Truman State University 
Action (Consent): 6.03 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Curriculum 
Action (Consent): 6.04 Math Curriculum 
Action (Consent): 6.05 Science Curriculum 
Action (Consent): 6.06 Technology Long-Range Goals 
Action (Consent): 6.07 Professional Learning Plan - 2022-2023 
Action (Consent): 6.08 Assessment Plan - 2022-2023 
Action (Consent): 6.09 District Facility Rental Fee Schedule 
Action (Consent): 6.10 Approval of Grants 2022-2023 
Action (Consent): 6.11 School Lunch Prices - 2022-2023 
Action (Consent): 6.12 Budget Revisions 
Action (Consent): 6.13 Copier Purchase 
Action (Consent): 6.14 Declaration of Surplus Property 
Action (Consent): 6.15 Approval of Amendment to Renew Cost and Fee Food Service Management Contract Chartwells 
Action (Consent): 6.16 Safe Return to In-Person learning/Continuity of Services Plan 
Action (Consent): 6.17 Disposition of Records 
Action (Consent): 6.18 Resolution Authorizing Disbursement of Funds 
Action (Consent): 6.19 Personnel 
Action (Consent): 6.20 Approval of Minutes - May 18, 2022 
 
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe 
 
 
 
7. Public Comment 
Information: 7.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings 
Chris Tennill, Chief Communications Officer, read the comments submitted in support of the resolution for gun safety which was 
approved at the meeting tonight. Comments were submitted by the following people: 
 
Lynn Courter 
Allison Price 
Laura Horwitz 
Marisa Gelfand 
Katie Silversmith 
Emily Mukherji  
Ali Kochtanek 
Susie Hindupur 
Dana Silverblatt 
Alex Silversmith 
Neil Silverblatt 
Stefanie Woollen 
 


 
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8. Board Communications 
Information: 8.01 Board Calendar, Committee, Community and Liaison Reports 
Board President, Amy Rubin, thanked the board for all their work this year. She reported that she and Dr. Patel will be meeting with 
people regarding the Caleres project and she will report back to the community at upcoming board meetings. 
Stacy Siwak reported on the upcoming Board Professional Learning Community meeting to be held on Saturday, June 4th, at the 
School District of University City. This meeting provides an opportunity to meet with board members from other districts around St. 
Louis and surrounding areas. 
Jason Wilson commented on the Buffalo massacre and school shootings in Texas and the gun resolution approved tonight. 
Stacy Siwak is grateful for the budget to improve the safety of our schools for the entryways. 
 
9. Adjournment - Business Meeting 
Action, Procedural: 9.01 Adjournment - Business Meeting 
That the Board of Education adjourn the business meeting and move into a board retreat 
 
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe 
 
The business portion of the board meeting was adjourned at 6:41 p.m. 
 
 
10. Board Retreat 
Information: 10.01 Board Retreat 
Board members met at Cantina Laredo, 7710 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton, MO 63105, to discuss individual goals and board goals for 
the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.   
 
11. Adjournment - Board Retreat 
Action: 11.01 Adjournment 
That the board retreat adjourn 
 
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe 
 
The board retreat was adjourned at 9:01 p.m. 
 
 
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           Amy Rubin, Board President                                                                  Stacy Siwak, Board Secretary 
                  Date: August 17, 2022