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March 27 2024 Meeting Minutes

Board of Education Business Meeting 
School District of Clayton 
March 27, 2024 Meeting Minutes 
 
Members Present: 
 
Ms. Amy Rubin – President  
Ms. Stacy Siwak –Vice President 
Ms. Kim Hurst – Treasurer 
Mr. Jason Wilson – Director 
Mr. Jason Growe – Director  
 
Absent: 
Mr. Gary Pierson –Secretary 
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 
Jeff Puls – Chief Technology 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 
Call to Order 
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.  
Mr. Gary Pierson was absent due to a work commitment. The absence was excused. 
Ms. Chris Win was absent due to a personal commitment. The absence was excused. 
 
Action: 1.02 Adoption of Agenda 
Adopt the agenda as posted. 
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Amy Rubin. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, Jason Growe 
 
 
2. Public Comment 
Information: 2.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings 
No public comments were submitted. 
 
 
3. Superintendent Communications 
Information: 3.01 Superintendent Communications 
Superintendent, Dr. Nisha Patel, provided an update to the Board members and the community. 
 
Information: 3.02 School Board Recognition - Month of March 
Dr. Nisha Patel, on behalf of the students and staff, thanked the Board members for their service to the School District of Clayton 
Board of Education. 
 
4. Student Representative to the Board 
Information: 4.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update 
Student Representative, Mohini Mahajan, provided an update to the Board members and the community. 


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5. Presentations 
Information: 5.01 Annual Assessment Report 
Dr. Milena Garganigo presented the Annual Assessment report to the Board members. Each principal shared information regarding 
their respective schools. 
 
 
Information: 5.02 Counseling Curriculum 
Dr. Milena Garganigo, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and Jason Thompson, Counseling Curriculum Coordinator, 
provided an update on the work of the counseling curriculum committee has done since the last update. The team will also present 
the recommended goals for the department. 
 
 
Information: 5.03 School District of Clayton Social Work Department Self Study & Goals 
Dr. Robyn Wiens, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and the district’s elementary and secondary counselors, Katie Burkard 
and Lauren Stoelting, provided information regarding key findings from the self-study and goals for the next program cycle. 
 
 
6. Consent Items 
Action (Consent): 6.01 Consent Agenda 6.02 through 6.10. 
Resolution: That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda for agenda items 6.02 through 6.10. 
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda for agenda items 6.02 through 6.10. 
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Jason Growe. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, Jason Growe 
 
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6.02 Panorama - Approval of Service Order 
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6.03 Mental Health - Approval of Service Provider 
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6.04 Cooperative Field Hockey Sponsorship 
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6.05 Kid Zone Fees 2024-2025 
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6.06 February 2024 Financial Reporting 
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6.07 February 2024 Disbursement Report 
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6.08 Personnel 
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6.09 Donations 
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6.10 Approval of Minutes 
 
 
7. Board Communications 
Information: 7.01 Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports 
Jason Wilson: Mr. Wilson provided an update on the district's Equity Committee meeting. 
Stacy Siwak: Ms. Siwak provided an update about the district's calendar committee meeting. 
Jason Growe: Mr. Growe spoke about the Clayton Education Foundation meeting and the upcoming Gala. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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8. Adjournment 
Action, Procedural: 8.01 Adjournment 
The meeting adjourned at 10:34 p.m. 
That the Board of Education adjourn. 
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Jason Wilson. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, Jason Growe 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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                 Stacy Siwak, Board Vice President           
 
 
 
Gary Pierson, Board Secretary  
 
   Date: March 27, 2024