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#2 Mark Twain Circle 
Clayton, MO 63105 
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   claytonschools.net 
 Business Meeting of the School District of Clayton Board of Education 
 November 11, 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 7:02 p.m. 
2. Recognizing Our Own
Information: 2.01 School Librarians and Library Assistants 
Tom Bober, the district library coordinator discussed how librarian's and librarian assistant's in the district were 
able to provide access to books for students during the shutdown. 
Information: 2.02 Veteran's Day 
Dr. Doherty paid tribute to all veterans for Veteran’s Day and recognized our board member, David Gulick, for his 
service in the Oklahoma Army National Guard.   
3. Superintendent Communications
Information: 3.01 Superintendent Communications 
Dr. Doherty presented an update to the district.  
4. Student Representative to the Board
Information: 4.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update 
Student Representative to the Board, Kaitlyn Tran, advised the board on conditions in the school in regard to the 
current pandemic. 


 
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5. Study Items 
Study, First Reading: 5.01 First Reading - Policy GBEBB Employee Alcohol and Drug Testing 
Dr. Tony Arnold, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, reviewed policy GBEBB with board members for a 
first reading. 
 
Study, First Reading: 5.02 First Reading - Policy GCBA Professional Staff Compensation 
Dr. Tony Arnold, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, reviewed policy GCBA with board members for a 
first reading. 
 
 
6. Information 
Information: 6.01 Safety and Building Improvement Plans Update 
Chris Tennill, Chief Communications Officer, discussed the safety and building improvements that will start this 
spring and summer, and projected to be completed by summer of 2022. 
 
 
7. Action Items 
Action: 7.01 School District of Clayton Strategic Plan 
That the Board of Education will approve the goals and objectives of the District Strategic Plan. 
 
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: 7.02 Safety and Security Contract - Bond Architects, Inc. 
That the Board of Education accept the safety and security contract with Bond Architects, Inc. as presented 
 
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 JHCB - Immunization of Students 
That the Board of Education approve Policy JHCB - Immunization of Students with the proposed 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: 7.04 Part-Time Temporary Employment - Miller 
Joe recused himself from the meeting at 8:15 p.m. 
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 
 
Joe returned to the meeting at 8:16 p.m. 
 
 


 
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8. Consent Agenda Items 
Action (Consent): 8.01 Consent Agenda Items 8.02 through 8.04 
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda 8.02 through 8.04 
 
Action (Consent): 8.02 Approval of Minutes - October 28, 2020 
Action (Consent): 8.03 Donations 
Action (Consent): 8.04 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 
 
 
9. Public Comment 
Information: 9.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings 
No public comments were presented for this meeting.  
 
 
10. Board Communications 
Information: 10.01 Board Calendar, Committee, Community and Liaison Reports 
Stacy Siwak updated the board on the PAC.ED executive committee. 
Kim Hurst updated the board regarding the Clayton Educational Foundation activities. 
Joe Miller updated the community on the superintendent search process. 
 
 
11. Adjournment 
Action, Procedural: 11.01 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 adjourned at 8:25 pm. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                     
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Gary Pierson, Board Secretary                                 Joe Miller, Board President  
                                                                                      Approved: December 16, 2020