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Business Meeting of the School District of Clayton Board of Education
October 28, 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
Kaitlyn Tran – Student Representative to the Board
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
Dr. Tony Arnold – Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
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 business meeting of the Board of Education was held virtually via Zoom due to the coronavirus pandemic. The
meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m.
2. Recognizing Our Own
Information: 2.01 Red Ribbon Week - All In Clayton Coalition
Ms. Kimberly Sherony, Project Coordinator of the All In Clayton Coalition, and Keira Hoisington, student
representative from Wydown, were recognized for Red Ribbon Week. They shared information on Red Ribbon
events and activities in the community.
3. Superintendent Communications
Information: 3.01 Superintendent Communications
Superintendent, Dr. Doherty, spoke to the Board and the community about the Return to Learn Plan, the Strategic
Plan and Equity work in the district.
4. Student Representative to the Board
Information: 4.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update
Kaitlyn Tran, student representative to the Board, discussed the first quarter wrap up and how teachers are
providing revisions on being flexible on deadlines. She also reported how students feel about returning to in-
person learning and upcoming events.
5. Study Items
Study, First Reading: 5.01 First Reading - Policy JFG - Searches of Students
Dr. Robyn Wiens, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, presented the Policy JFG - Searches of Students for
a first reading and discussion.
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Study, First Reading: 5.02 First Reading - Policy JFGA (New) - Interviews with or Removal of Students
Dr. Robyn Wiens, Assistant Superintendent, presented the first reading of Policy JFGA for first reading and
discussion.
Study, First Reading: 5.03 First Reading - Policy JG - Student Discipline
Dr. Robyn Wiens, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Policy JG - Student Discipline for first reading and
discussion.
6. Information
Information: 6.01 Superintendent Search
Joe Miller, president of the Board of Education, introduced our consultants, Dr. Judy Sclair-Stein and Jeanette
Tendai, from our superintendent search firm, McPherson and Jacobson, who will be conducting and facilitating the
superintendent search for School District of Clayton.
Information: 6.02 Fall Enrollment, Staffing and Class Size Report
MaryJo Gruber, Chief Financial Officer, and Dr. Tony Arnold, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources,
presented the fall enrollment, staffing and class size report.
7. Action Items
Action, Second Reading: 7.01 Second Reading and Approval - Policy IC - Academic Calendar
That the School District of Clayton Board of Education approve the changes to Policy IC 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
Action, Second Reading: 7.02 Second Reading and Approval - Policy IHB - Class Size
That the Board approve Policy IHB as submitted (excluding the final highlighted yellow paragraph)
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, Second Reading: 7.03 Second Reading and Approval - Policy IKF - Graduation Requirements
That the Board approves Policy IKF 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
Action: 7.04 Part-Time Temporary Employment - Miller
Board president, Joe Miller, left the meeting at 8:57 p.m. and returned at 8:59 p.m.
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That the Board of Education approve the part-time temporary employment as submitted.
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Amy Rubin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst
Not Present at Vote: Joe Miller
8. Consent Items
Action (Consent): 8.01 Motion to Approve Consent Agenda 8.02 through 8.05
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda 8.02 through 8.05.
Action (Consent): 8.02 Approval of Minutes - October 14, 2020 and October 21, 2020
Action (Consent): 8.03 Approval of 2020-2021 Bus Route
Action (Consent): 8.04 Personnel
Action (Consent): 8.05 Approval of Grants
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 - August 2020 and September 2020
That the Board of Education approve payment of current expenditures and investments for August 2020 and
September 2020 as detailed below
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 no public comments submitted for this board meeting.
11. Board Communications
Information: 11.01 Board Calendar, Committee, Community and Liaison Reports
Amy Rubin reported on the Center of Clayton
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12. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: 12.01 Adjournment
That the Board of Education adjourn back to executive session.
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 open session meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. and the board members returned to executive session.
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Gary Pierson, Board Secretary
Joe Miller, Board President
Approved: December 16, 2020