June 5 2024 Meeting Minutes
Board of Education Business Meeting
School District of Clayton
June 5, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Members Present:
Ms. Stacy Siwak –President
Ms. Kim Hurst –Vice President
Ms. Chris Win –Secretary
Mr. Jason Growe –Treasurer
Mr. Gary Pierson – Director
Dr. Pamela Lyss-Lerman - Director
Members Absent:
Mr. Leo Human –Director
Non-Voting Attendees:
Dr. Nisha Patel – Superintendent
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
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 6:01 p.m.
Mr. Leo Human was absent due to a personal commitment.
Action: 1.02 Adoption of Agenda
Adopt the agenda as posted.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Kimberly Hurst.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Pam Lyss-Lerman
Not Present at Vote: Jason Growe
2. Public Comments
Information: 2.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings
Prior to the Public Comments, Board President, Stacy Siwak, addressed the audience and community regarding the request for
discussion about cell phone use in Clayton schools. She provided information to the group about the timeliness of the request to add
it to the agenda. Board members then shared their thoughts about the presentation for the fall and provided guidance to Dr. Patel,
Superintendent, and the administration team what should be included in the presentation.
The following parents/community members addressed the board members regarding cell phone use in schools:
Charles Caffrey - Captain parent (opted to defer his speaking time to his wife, Genevieve Caffrey)
Genevieve Caffrey - Captain parent
Meade Greenberg - Wydown parent
Allison Price - Captain parent
Benjamin Brockhaus - Wydown student
Susan Brockhaus - Meramec and Wydown parent
Kelley Karandjeff - Wydown and CHS parent
Anna Ives - Wydown parent
Elizabeth Macanufo - Captain, Wydown, CHS parent
PJ McDaniel - Glenridge and Wydown parent
Andrew Choquette - Glenridge parent
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Christina Buchek - Captain parent
Christie Pickrell - Captain parent
Tara Ramachandra - Captain parent
Arthur Kotets - Meramec and Wydown parent
3. Superintendent Communications
Information: 3.01 Superintendent Communications
Dr. Nisha Patel provided an update regarding the district to the board members, audience, and community.
4. Action
Action: 4.01 Proposed 2024-2025 Budget
Approve the budget for 2023-2024, including expenditures sourced from federal grants, as presented.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman
Action: 4.02 Tuition Support
That the Board of Education approve the Tuition Support structure as presented.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Kimberly Hurst.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman
5. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent): 5.01 Consent Agenda Items 5.02 through 5.11
Resolution: Motion to approve consent agenda items 5.02 through 5.11.
That the Board of Education approve the Tuition Support structure as presented.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Kimberly Hurst.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman
5.02 Memorandum of Understanding with Chads Coalition
5.03 Early Childhood Curriculum
5.04 April 2024 Financial Reporting
5.05 April 2024 Disbursement Report
5.06 2023-2024 Budget Adjustments
5.07 Resolution Authorizing Disbursement of Funds
5.08 Food Service Management Agreement
5.09 Employee Benefit Consulting Services
5.10 Personnel
5.11 Approval of Minutes
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6. Board Committees
Information: 6.01 Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports
Ms. Chris Win provided an update from the SSD Governing Council meeting.
Dr. Pamela Lyss-Lerman shared information about the Equity Committee meeting.
Mr. Gary Pierson shared an update about the Parks & Recreation Committee meeting.
Dr. Nisha Patel and Ms. Stacy Siwak thanked Dr. Tony Arnold and Dr. Robyn Wiens for their years of service to the district and wished
them well in their future endeavors.
Mr. Gary Pierson announced that he is not finishing his term as a board member and shared his reasons for resigning from the School
District of Clayton Board of Education.
7. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: 7.01 Adjournment
That the Board of Education adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman
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Stacy Siwak, Board President
Chris Win, Board Secretary
Date: June 5, 2024