Feb 24 2021 MM signed.pdf
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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
February 24, 2021 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 – Executive Assistant to Superintendent/Board of
Education
1. Call to Order
Information, Procedural: 1.01 Statement of Adequate Notice
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and was held via the virtual platform Zoom due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
2. Recognizing Our Own
Information: 2.01 All In Clayton Coalition Student Representatives
The All In Clayton Coalition students and Kim Sherony were recognized for their work in the Coalition. Recognized tonight were:
Gabriel Talsky
Keira Hoisington
Sydney Hellwig
Camille Matlock
Rafael Rodrigues
Nicholas Sheppard
Zoey Hall
Kim Sherony, Project Coordinator, All In Clayton Coalition
3. Superintendent Communications
Information: 3.01 Superintendent Communications
Superintendent, Dr. Sean Doherty, updated the community on upcoming 4th quarter changes for students returning back to school,
district data, peer recognition, vaccine update, ways of creating new memories for students at end of the school year and current
legislation.
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4. Student Representative to the Board
Information: 4.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update
Student Representative to the Board, Kaitlyn Tran, spoke about the online school flexibility of teachers, block schedules, district and
regional competitions closing out for 3rd quarter, District Advisory Council, CHS hygiene drive and SAT testing.
5. Study Item
Information: 5.01 Legislation Impacting Schools
The members of the Board of Education, administrative team and Kaitlyn Tran split into breakout groups to discuss legislation
impacting schools and shared their feedback as a large group.
6. Policy Study
Study, First Reading: 6.01 First Reading - Policy GCL Professional Staff Development
Dr. Tony Arnold, assistant superintendent of human resources, presented Policy GCL - Professional Staff Development for a first reading
and discussion.
7. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent): 7.01 Personnel
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda.
Action (Consent): 7.02 20-21 Budget Revisions
Action (Consent): 7.03 Approval of Carryover Funds
Action (Consent): 7.04 Memo of Understanding - Annie's Hope
Action (Consent), Minutes: 7.05 Approval of Meeting Minutes - February 10, 2021
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
8. Financials
Action: 8.01 January 2021 - Financials
That the Board of Education approve payment of current expenditures and investments for January 2021 as shown
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
There was one public comment presented from Frank Hackmann recognizing the passing of Blair Balk.
10. Board Communications
Information: 10.01 Board Calendar, Committee, Community and Liaison Reports
Stacy Siwak presented an update on the legislative advocacy and PAC.ED steering committee meetings she attended.
Gary Pierson thanked all social workers. Joe Miller announced our next board meeting has been moved to March 31st.
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11. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: 11.01 Adjournment
That the meeting will be adjourned.
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 was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
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Gary Pierson, Board Secretary Joe Miller, Board President
Approved: March 31, 2021