Sept 9, 2020 MM signed.docx.pdf

BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 MEETING MINUTES 
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 Regular Meeting of the School District of Clayton Board of Education 
 September 9, 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 
Kaitlyn Tran – Student Representative to the Board 
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 
Visitors – Ms. Patty DeForrest, Director of Parks and Recreation 
1. Call to Order
Information, Procedural: 1.01 Statement of Adequate Notice, Pledge of Allegiance 
The meeting was called to order at 6:41 p.m. via virtual meeting over Zoom due to the coronavirus pandemic.  
2. Superintendent Communications
Information: 2.01 Superintendent Communications 
Superintendent, Dr. Sean Doherty, provided an update of the district to the board and the community. 
3. Student Representative to the Board of Education
Information: 3.01 Student Representative - Kaitlyn Tran 
Kaitlyn Tran, our student representative to the board, provided information regarding the district. 
4. Study Items
Study: 4.01 Clayton Recreation Sports and Wellness Commission (CRSWC) Annual Update/Budget FY 2020-2021 
Patty DeForrest, Director of Parks and Recreation from the Clayton Recreation Sports and Wellness Commission, 
provided the annual update to our Board of Education on the Center of Clayton. 


 
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5. Action Item 
Action: 5.01 Clayton Recreation Sports and Wellness Commission (CRSWC) Budget Approval 
That the Board of Education approve the Fiscal Year 2021 CRSWC budget as submitted. 
  
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Amy Rubin. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
 
Patty DeForrest left the meeting at 7:25 p.m. 
 
 
 6. Information Item 
Study: 6.01 COVID Related Impact Update 
MaryJo Gruber, Chief Financial Officer, spoke about COVID and the related impact to the district budget. 
 
  
7. Study Items 
Information: 7.01 Strategic Plan / Data Dashboard 
Dr. Doherty presented the strategic plan and the board and district administrators broke into small groups for 
further discussion. The group reconvened together to discuss the outcomes of the small group discussions 
regarding further suggested changes to our Strategic Plan. 
 
  
8. Action Item 
Action: 8.01 Glenridge Children’s Center, Inc. - Termination of Lease Agreement and Memorandum of 
Understanding 
That the Board of Education approve the Termination of Lease Agreement By and Between the School District of 
Clayton and the Glenridge Children’s Center, Inc. effective September 9, 2020 and the separate 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 Gary Pierson, second by Amy Rubin. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
  
Action: 8.02 Approval of Purchases that May Exceed $50,000 and Were Not Budgeted 
That the Board of Education authorize the solicitation of bids for pathogen removal remediation using a 
needlepoint bi-polar ionization system. 
 
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Amy Rubin. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
  
Action: 8.03 2020-2021 Budget Revision to General Fund 
That the Board of Education approve the 2020-2021 budget revision requesting a $500,000 increase in General 
Fund operating expenses to cover the District’s portion of the CRSWC FY 20 operating loss. 
 
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Amy Rubin. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
  


 
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Action: 8.04 Second Reading and Adoption: Policy BBFA-Board Member Conflict of Interest and Financial 
Disclosure Policy 
That the Board of Education approve Policy BBFA-Board Member Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure Policy 
with the recommended changes 
 
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Amy Rubin. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
 
Action: 8.05 Second Reading and Adoption: Policy GBCA Staff Conflict of Interest 
That the Board of Education approve Policy GBCA-Staff Conflict of Interest policy with the recommended changes 
 
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Amy Rubin. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
  
Action: 8.06 Approval of Meeting Minutes - August 26, 2020 
That the Board of Education approve the meeting minutes from August 26, 2020. 
 
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Amy Rubin. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
 
  
9. Financials 
Action: 9.01 Financials - June 2020 
That the Board of Education approve the payment of current expenditures and investments for June, 2020 
 
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Amy Rubin. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
  
Action: 9.02 Financials - July 2020 
That the Board of Education approve the payment of current expenditures and investments for July, 2020 
 
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Amy Rubin. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
 
  
10. Public Comment 
Information: 10.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings 
There were three public comments presented:  
Laura Horwitz commented about board meeting structure and anti-racial/anti-bias. 
Angela Flotken commented about COVID-19 and products used in our facilities. 
Becky Patel commented on public comments and anti-racial/anti-bias. 
 
  
 
 
 


 
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11. Board Communications 
Information: 11.01 Board Communications 
There were no reports from board members. 
 
  
12. Adjournment 
Action, Procedural: 12.01 Adjournment 
That the Board of Education adjourn. 
  
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Amy Rubin. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
 
The meeting was adjourned at 9:03 p.m.  
 
 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                     
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Gary Pierson, Board Secretary                                 Joe Miller, Board President  
                                                                                      Approved: September 30, 2020