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                                  Business Meeting of the School District of Clayton Board of Education 
                    January 27 2021 
                    ​Meeting Minutes 
 
 
1. Call to Order 
Information, Procedural: 1.01 Statement of Adequate Notice 
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. and was held via the virtual platform Zoom due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.  
 
 
2. Recognizing Our Own 
Information: 2.01 Introducing Our Next Superintendent - Dr. Nisha Patel 
Board President, Joe Miller, introduced Dr. Nisha Patel as our incoming superintendent to start on July 1, 2021 replacing Dr. Doherty. 
Dr. Patel gave a brief introduction of herself to the community.  
 
 
3. Superintendent Communications 
Information: 3.01 Superintendent Communications 
Dr. Sean Doherty, superintendent, presented an update to the community. 
 
 
4. Student Representative to the Board 
Information: 4.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update 
Kaitlyn Tran, student representative to the board, presented an update to the community regarding current issues at Clayton High 
School. 
 
  
5. Information 
Information: 5.01 Equity Update 
Cameron Poole, director of equity and inclusion, led the equity update speaking about the progress the district has made since our last 
update in December, and what we are looking to accomplish in the upcoming months. Each department presented updates on the 
equity progress from their content areas.  
 
 
 
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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 – Executive Assistant to Superintendent/Board of 
Education 
 


 
 
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6. Policy Study 
Study, First Reading: 6.01 First Reading - Policy JCB - Transfers Within the District 
Dr. Robyn Wiens, assistant superintendent student services, presented the first reading of Policy JCB - Transfers Within the District for 
discussion. 
 
Study, First Reading: 6.02 First Reading - Policy JCC - Transfers Outside the District 
Dr. Robyn Wiens, assistant superintendent student services, presented the first reading of Policy JCC - Transfers Outside the District for 
discussion. 
 
Study, First Reading: 6.03 First Reading - Policy JECA - Eligibility to Enroll 
Dr. Robyn Wiens, assistant superintendent student services, presented the first reading of Policy JECA - Eligibility to Enroll for 
discussion. 
 
Study, First Reading: 6.04 First Reading - Policy DFI - Setting the Tuition Rate 
MaryJo Gruber, chief financial officer, presented the first reading of Policy DFI - Setting the Tuition Rate for discussion. 
 
 
7. Study Item 
Information: 7.01 Budget Planning 
MaryJo Gruber, chief financial officer, presented the budget planning for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. 
 
 
8. Action Items 
Action: 8.01 District Academic Calendar 2021-2022 
That the Board of Education approve the 2021-2022 district academic calendar 
 
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: 8.02 Safety and Security items - Solicitation of Bids 
That the Board of Education authorize the solicitation of bids for the first phase safety and building improvements that will take place 
during the summer of 2021 and authorize the release of committed funds for payment. 
 
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: 8.03 Second Reading and Approval - Policy DC - Taxing and Borrowing 
That the Board approve the second reading of Policy DC Taxing and Borrowing 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: 8.04 Second Reading and Approval - Policy EF - Food Service Management 
That the Board approve the second reading of Policy EF - Food Service Management as presented 
 
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Amy Rubin. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
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Yes: Joe Miller, Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Stacy Siwak, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
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9. Consent Items 
Action (Consent): 9.01 Motion to Approve Consent Agenda 9.02 through 9.04 
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda for agenda items 9.02 through 9.04 
 
Action (Consent): 9.02 Approval of Minutes - December 16, 2020 
Action (Consent): 9.03 Personnel 
Action (Consent): 9.04 Surplus Property 
 
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. Financials 
Action: 10.01 Financials - December 2020 
That the Board of Education approve the payment of current expenditures and investments for December, 2020 as presented below and 
attached 
 
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Amy Rubin. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Joe Miller, Gary Pierson, Amy Rubin, Jason Wilson, David Gulick, Kimberly Hurst 
Abstain: Stacy Siwak 
 
11. Public Comment 
Information: 11.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings 
Three patron comments were read during public comments: 
Betsy Meyland-Smith – Welcoming Dr. Patel and her work around racial equity and anti-racism.  
Adrienne Piston – The district’s move towards equity and the hiring of Cameron Poole.  
Suzanne Whitman – The district’s move towards equity and the Forward through Ferguson report and funding.  
 
 
12. Board Communications 
Information: 12.01 Board Calendar, Committee, Community and Liaison Reports 
The board members reported out on the various committees they are involved with.  
 
 
13. Adjournment 
Action, Procedural: 13.01 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 10:00 p.m. 
 
                                                                                          
 
 
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Gary Pierson, Board Secretary                                 Joe Miller, Board President  
                                                                                      Approved: February 10, 2021 
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