Sept 30 2020 MM signed.pdf
Page 1 of 4
+
#2 Mark Twain Circle
Clayton, MO 63105
T: 314.854.6000
F: 314.854.6093
claytonschools.net
Working Session of the School District of Clayton Board of Education
September 30, 2020
Meeting Minutes
Members Present:
Mr. Joe Miller – President
Ms. Amy Rubin – Vice-President
Mr. Jason Wilson – Treasurer
Mr. Gary Pierson – Board Secretary
Ms. Stacy Siwak – Director
Mr. David Gulick – Director
Mr. Kimberly Hurst – Director
Central Office administrators present:
Dr. Sean Doherty – Superintendent
Dr. Milena 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
Sandy Menchella – Administrative Assistant to
Superintendent/Board of Education
1. Call to Order
Information, Procedural: 1.01 Statement of Adequate Notice, Pledge of Allegiance
The working session of the Board of Education was called to order at 7:02 p.m. via the virtual platform Zoom due
the novel coronavirus pandemic.
2. Public Comment on the Tax Rate
Information: 2.01 Public Comments - 2020 Tax Rate
There were no patron comments regarding the tax rate.
3. Tax Rate Hearing
Information: 3.01 Tax Rate
MaryJo Gruber, Chief Financial Officer, provided the board with a report on the current tax rate.
4. Approval of the Tax Rate
Action: 4.01 Approval of 2020 Tax Rate
That the Board of Education adopt the tax rates by category as presented with the blended tax rate for the School
District of Clayton for 2020 in the amount of $4.4134 to be distributed with a Special Revenue Fund rate of $2.3530,
General Fund rate of $1.2499, Capital Projects rate of $0.1875 and Debt Service Fund rate of $0.6230.
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
Page 2 of 4
Working Session Meeting of the Board of Education
September 30, 2020
Page 2
5. Adjourn Tax Rate Hearing
Action, Procedural: 5.01 Adjourn Tax Rate Hearing
That the Tax Rate Hearing is adjourned
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 tax rate hearing adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
6. Call to Order
Procedural: 6.01 Statement of Adequate Notice
The working session meeting of the Board of Education was called to order via the online platform Zoom due to
the novel coronavirus pandemic at 7:16 p.m.
7. Recognizing Our Own
Information: 7.01 Clayton High School - National Blue Ribbon School
Dr. Sean Doherty, Superintendent, recognized Clayton High School for being named as a National Blue Ribbon
School and thanked everyone for their hard work that was involved in making this possible. The following Clayton
High School administration were in attendance: Mr. Dan Gutchewsky, Principal, Steve Hutson, Athletic Director,
and T'Shon Young, Coordinator of Athletics and Activities were present for this recognition. Assistant Principals,
Janelle Danskey and Regina Moore, who were unable to attend, were recognized.
8. Superintendent Communications
Information: 8.01 Superintendent Communications
Dr. Sean Doherty, Superintendent, presented an update to the Board and our community around the Return to
Learn plan to start bringing our elementary students gradually back into the schools. Cameron Poole, Director of
Equity and Inclusion, presented an update to our equity work.
9. Student Representative to the Board
Information: 9.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update
Kaitlyn Tran, Student Representative to the Board, presented information on how tests are being taken at the high
schools during this virtual learning phase of school, about music department classes online and meeting with the
high school district advisory council.
10. Study Items
Study, First Reading: 10.01 First Reading - Policy ACA - Sexual Harassment
Policy ACA - Sexual Harassment was presented for a first reading and review. District lawyer, Michelle Basi, from
Tueth Keeney, was present to answer board member's questions pertaining to this policy. Michelle entered the
meeting at 8:02 p.m., and left the meeting at 8:25 p.m.
Study, First Reading: 10.02 First Reading - Policy GBAD Telework
Tony Arnold, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, presented Policy GBAD Telework for a first reading
and answered questions from the board.
Page 3 of 4
Working Session Meeting of the Board of Education
September 30, 2020
Page 3
11. Information Items
Information: 11.01 2020-2021 Curriculum Review Cycle
Milena Garganigo, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, presented the curriculum review cycle for
2020-2021 and changes in the way this will be presented to the Board this year.
12. Action Items
Action: 12.01 2021 Employee Benefit Plan Renewal
That the Board of Education approve the carrier recommendations and respective rates representing an overall
increase of 3.8% for the 2021 calendar year as presented and authorize administration to negotiate and execute
contracts for the same.
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: 12.02 2020-2021 Budget Revision
That the Board of Education approve the 2020-2021 budget revision requesting a $555,300 increase to the 2020-
2021 Capital Fund operating expense for the installation of a needlepoint bipolar ionization system and a $43,700
increase to the 2020-2021 Capital Fund operating revenue for the reimbursement of the Center of Clayton’s
portion.
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: 12.03 Part-Time Temporary Employment - Miller
Joe Miller recused himself for this vote at 8:49 p.m.
That the Board of Education approve the part-time temporary employment as submitted.
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst
Not Present at Vote: Joe Miller
Joe Miller rejoined the meeting at 8:51 p.m.
13. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent): 13.01 Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 13.02 through 13.10
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda items 13.02 through 13.10
Page 4 of 4
Working Session Meeting of the Board of Education
September 30, 2020
Page 4
Action (Consent): 13.02 Approval for Meeting Minutes - September 9, 2020 and September 23, 2020
Action (Consent): 13.03 Homebound General Education Services Agreement
Action (Consent): 13.04 Music Therapy Agreement - Midwest Music Therapy Services
Action (Consent): 13.05 Early Childhood Special Education Services Agreement
Action (Consent): 13.06 Adoption of the Local Compliance Plan for the Division of Special Education
Action (Consent): 13.07 Special School District Consortium Agreement 2020-2021
Action (Consent): 13.08 Memorandum of Understanding - Preferred Family Healthcare
Action (Consent): 13.09 SSD Substitute Teacher Services Agreement
Action (Consent): 13.10 Personnel
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
14. Public Comment
Information: 14.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings
We had one public comment from Becky Patel regarding public comments during the meeting and the anti-
racism/anti-bias in the district.
15. Board Communications
Information: 15.01 Board Calendar, Committee, Community and Liaison Reports
Stacy Siwak attended the SSD meeting as board representative and the district held town halls for families and is
working on a new strategic plan. She also provided feedback from the MSBA Annual Conference breakout sessions.
Kimberly Hurst attended the Clayton Education Foundation and they are working with Varsity Tutors to help school
districts and their Hall of Fame, and will be postponing the teacher grants until later in the year.
16. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: 16.01 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 8:59 p.m.
________________________________ ______________________________
Gary Pierson, Board Secretary
Joe Miller, Board President
Approved: October 14, 2020