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#2 Mark Twain Circle 
Clayton, MO 63105 
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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