Apr 21 2021 MM signed.pdf

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Business Meeting of the School District of Clayton Board of Education
April 21, 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 Wydown Theater Production of Moana
Dr. Doherty recognized the members of the Wydown Theater Production of Moana. Participating were:
Production Staff (team of staff)
Brian Engelmeyer - Director
Nicholas Urvan - Music Director
Carla Miller - Costume Director
Edward Kastner - Technical Director
 
Student Representatives
Lily Schaumburg - Cast Member 
Lucy Puerto - Technical Crew Member
Olivia Mutis - Costume Crew Member
3. Superintendent Communications
Information: 3.01 Superintendent Communications
Dr. Sean Doherty, superintendent, provided information to the Board and community with an update on COVID in the schools, that
starting in May we will return to in-person board meetings with only the board members in attendance due to social distancing
requirements, information about our district being responsive to the George Floyd verdict, an update on vaccines administered within
the district, Clayton’s per pupil expenditure, Clayton Education Foundation's grant awards, superintendent learning, our SSD
presentation being given tonight, and the superintendent transition with Dr. Patel.


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4. Student Representative to the Board of Education
Information: 4.01 Student Representative Update
The Student Representative to the Board of Education, Kaitlyn Tran, reported students are having feelings of normalcy and consistency
in school with track meets and spring sports beginning and allowing spectators again. She provided updates on MSHSAA Speech and
Debate, band, the student run musical, and the orchestra will have a concert in quad. Students are feeling more motivated and excited
to go to school. Applications for next year’s student rep to the Board of Education are being taken.
5. Policy
Study, First Reading: 5.01 First Reading - Policy KK - Visitors to District Property or Events
Dr. Robyn Wiens, assistant director of student services, provided a first reading of Policy KK - Visitors to District Property or Events for
discussion purposes.
6. Information Item
Information: 6.01 Special School District
Deandria Player, director at Special School District, and Melissa Logan, area coordinator at Special School District, provided an update of
their services to our district students.
Information: 6.02 Strategic Plan/Equity Update - Goal 1: A Place for Everyone
Dr. Tony Arnold, assistant superintendent of human resources, Cameron Poole, director of equity and inclusion, Dr. Robyn Wiens,
assistant superintendent of student services, and Dr. Sean N. Doherty, superintendent, provided an update on the goals within our
strategic plan.
7. Action Items
Action: 7.01 Part-Time Temporary Employment - Miller
Joe Miller left the Zoom meeting at 9:21 p.m. and returned at 9:22 p.m.
That the Board of Education approve the part-time temporary employment as submitted.
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by David Gulick.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Stacy Siwak, Kimberly Hurst, David Gulick, Joe Miller, Jason Wilson
8. Consent Items
Action (Consent): 8.01 Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items 8.02 through 8.03
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda.
8.02 Personnel
8.03 Approval of Minutes - April 13, 2021 and April 14, 2021
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Stacy Siwak, Kimberly Hurst, David Gulick, Joe Miller, Jason Wilson


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9. Public Comment
Information: 9.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings
We had one public comment submitted by Marline Kovacs regarding district equity and inclusion initiatives.
10. Board Communications
Information: 10.01 Board Calendar, Committee, Community and Liaison Reports
Kim Hurst reported the city is doing a study about DeMun Avenue and the possibility of installing a U-turn.
11. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: 11.01 Adjournment
That the Board of Education adjourn.
Motion by Stacy Siwak, second by Gary Pierson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Gary Pierson, Stacy Siwak, Kimberly Hurst, David Gulick, Joe Miller, Jason Wilson
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Stacy Siwak, Board Secretary
Amy Rubin, Board President
Approved: May 12, 2021