Aug 26 2020 MM signed.pdf

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#2 Mark Twain Circle 
Clayton, MO 63105 
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 Regular Meeting of the School District of Clayton Board of Education 
  August 26, 2020 
 Meeting Minutes 
Members Present: 
Mr. Joe Miller – President 
Ms. Amy Rubin – Vice-President  
Mr. Jason Wilson – Treasurer 
Mr. Gary Pierson – Board Secretary (left meeting at 9:01 p.m.) 
Ms. Stacy Siwak – Director 
Mr. David Gulick – Director 
Mr. Kimberly Hurst – Director 
Sandy Menchella – Administrative Assistant to Board of 
Education  
Central Office administrators present:  
Dr. Doherty – Superintendent  
Dr. Garganigo - Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning 
Dr. Robyn Wiens - Assistant Superintendent of Student Services 
Mr. Chris Tennill - Chief Communications Officer 
Ms. Mary Jo Gruber -  Chief Financial Officer 
Mr. Jeff Puls - Chief Technology Officer 
Mr. Cameron Poole – Director of Equity and Inclusion  
1. Call to Order
Information, Procedural: 1.01 Statement of Adequate Notice, Pledge of Allegiance 
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom due to the COVID-19 
pandemic.  
2. Recognizing Our Own
Information: 2.01 Director of Equity and Inclusion 
Dr. Doherty introduced Cameron Poole, our new Director of Equity and Inclusion, to the team. 
Information: 2.02 Student Board Representative - Swearing In 
Dr. Doherty introduced our student board representative for the 2020-2021 school year, Kaitlyn Tran. 
3. Superintendent Communications
Information: 3.01 State of the District 
Dr. Doherty presented to the community our State of the District for the start of the new school year. 
4. Student Representative to the Board of Education
Information: 4.01 Student Representative - Kaitlyn Tran 
Kaitlyn Tran took the Oath of Office for the student representative to the Board of Education. She then provided an 
update to the community from her lens. 
5. Policy Study
Study: 5.01 First Reading - Policy BBFA Board Member Conflict of Interest Policy 
Dr. Doherty presented the first reading for Policy BBFA Board Member Conflict of Interest Policy for discussion 
among the board members. The board members discussed and recommended a $150 limit on gifts.  
Study: 5.02 First Reading - Policy GBCA Staff Member Conflict of Interest Policy 
Dr. Arnold presented the first reading of Policy GBCA Staff Member Conflict of Interest Policy. The board members 
discussed and recommended a $150 limit on gifts. 


 
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6. Study Items 
Information: 6.01 Ready by Five Legislation 
Superintendent, Dr. Doherty, provided information on the Ready by Five Legislation which may be placed on the 
ballot in an election in the near future. 
 
 
7. Reports 
Discussion: 7.01 Board Meeting Calendar 
The board meeting planning calendar was developed by a committee consisting of David Gulick, Amy Rubin and 
Kimberly Hurst to plan the work the district will focus on for the 2020-2021 school year. The board had discussion 
around this and offered opinions. 
 
Discussion: 7.02 Board Committees 
The board discussed the various committees they have been working on, and gave an update on the Strategic 
Committee with Joe Miller, Gary Pierson and Stacy Siwak.  
 
Gary Pierson left the meeting at 9:01 p.m. 
  
Discussion: 7.03 Board Professional Learning 
The committee of Joe Miller, Stacy Siwak and Gary Pierson (who was not present for this discussion) discussed the 
board professional learning and how to best structure the meetings to board governance and effectiveness.  
 
  
8. Action Items 
Action: 8.01 Memo of Understanding - Clayton Education Foundation and the School District of Clayton 
That Board of Education approve the memorandum of understanding between the School District of Clayton and 
the Clayton Education Foundation as submitted. 
 
Motion by Amy Rubin, second by Stacy Siwak. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurs 
  
Action: 8.02 Memo of Understanding - School District of Clayton and Glenridge Children's Center, Inc. 
That the Board of Education approve the Termination of Lease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding By 
and Between the School District of Clayton and the Glenridge Children’s Center, Inc. for a one-year term ending 
June 30, 2021. 
  
Motion by Amy Rubin, second by David Gulick. 
Final Resolution: Motion Fails 
No: Joe Miller, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
 
This Memorandum of Understanding will be brought back at a later date to allow for reworking the agreement. 
 
Action: 8.03 Part-Time Temporary Employment - Miller 
Joe Miller left the meeting at 9:28 p.m. and was not present for the vote, and returned at 9:30 p.m. 
 
That the Board of Education approve the part-time temporary employment as submitted. 
  
Motion by Amy Rubin, second by Stacy Siwak. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
Not Present at Vote: Joe Miller 
 
 


 
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9. Consent Items 
Action (Consent): 9.01 Consent Agenda Items 9.02 through 9.04 
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda items 9.02 through 9.04 
  
Action (Consent): 9.02 Donation 
Action (Consent): 9.03 Approval of Minutes from July 18, 2020 and August 4, 2020 
Action (Consent): 9.04 Personnel 
 
Motion by Amy Rubin, second by Joe Miller. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
 
  
10. Public Comment 
Information: 10.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings 
The following people submitted public comments which were submitted electronically and read by Chris Tennill.  
Pam Washington - notice of Board of Education meetings being more prominently presented 
Laurie Anzilotti - post the dates of training for anti-bias, anti-racism  
Suzanne Whitman - anti-bias, anti-racism petition 
Betsy Meyland-Smith - anti-bias, anti-racism petition 
Laura Horwitz - anti-bias, anti-racist plan 
Becky Patel - public comment portion of the meeting 
Andrea Denny - anti-bias, anti-racist plan 
Becky Meyland-Smith - anti-bias, anti-racism petition 
 
 
11. Board Communication 
Information: 11.01 Board Calendar, Committee, Community and Liaison Reports 
Members of the Board of Education reported on their committees. 
 
  
12. Adjournment 
Action, Procedural: 12.01 Adjournment 
That the Board of Education adjourn. 
 
Motion by Amy Rubin, second by Joe Miller. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
 
The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 p.m. 
 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                     
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Gary Pierson, Board Secretary                                 Joe Miller, Board President  
                                                                                      Approved: September 9, 2020