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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
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