October 7, 2026 — Agenda

Board of Education Meeting - October 7, 2026 - Agenda - Html Board of Education Meeting - October 7, 2026 Agenda 7:00 PM Administration Building, #2 Mark Twain Circle Clayton, MO 63105 - Board Room 1. Call to Order 1.1 Call to Order, Roll Call, Statement of Adequate Notice, Pledge of Allegiance DESCRIPTION: Call the meeting to order, conduct a roll call, adequate notice has been provided. The Board of Education will recite the Pledge of Allegiance. CONTACT: Jason Growe, Board President 1.2 Adoption of Agenda DESCRIPTION: Adopt the agenda as posted. CONTACT: Jason Growe, Board President Move to approve the agenda as posted. 2. Public Comment 2.1 Public Participation at Board Meetings DESCRIPTION: The Board of Education welcomes comments from residents of the School District of Clayton. A period for public comment is set aside at each regular Board of Education meeting. In an effort to provide an environment for effective public comment at meetings, the School District of Clayton Board of Education has adopted the following protocols for public comment:  Any person wishing to address the Board must complete the electronic "request to speak card" on the iPad located inside the entrance to the boardroom . The card must include the speaker’s name, complete current address, phone number, e-mail, and topic they wish to address. The District reserves the right to check speaker's identification.  Each speaker shall be allotted up to three minutes for the statement . At the discretion of the Board president prior to the beginning of the meeting, the time limit may be changed to accommodate the number of speakers.  Speakers are not to address the Board concerning specific personnel issues at a meeting. A speaker will be immediately stopped from talking further if they speak about a personnel issue. Such issues should be addressed using the District’s established procedures for sharing concerns about school personnel and, if necessary, brought to the Board’s attention in private.  While the Board does not directly respond to a speaker during public comment , the Board will address speakers in the following manner: The Board President may make clarifying remarks at the end of the public comment session to address any misstatements of facts. The Board of Education will send a written follow up to a speaker to respond to their question(s). CONTACT: Gina Tarte, Chief Communications Officer 3. Superintendent Communication 3.1 Superintendent Communication DESCRIPTION: Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent, will provide an update to the Board of Education and community of current events in the District. CONTACT: Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent 4. Student Representative Update 4.1 Student Representative Update DESCRIPTION: The 2026-2027 Student Representative to the Board, Manu McDowell, will present an update to the Board and the community. CONTACT: Manu McDowell, Student Representative to the Board of Education 5. Presentations 5.1 Issuance of 2026 General Obligation Bonds DESCRIPTION: The resolution authorizes the District’s underwriter to issue, sell and deliver General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026 for the purpose of funding planned construction projects and the refunding of certain outstanding general obligation bonds. CONTACT: Matthew Norrid, SFO, Chief Financial Officer 10072026 Exec Summary Prop O Bond Sale.pdf 20261007 BOE Prop O Bond Sale Presentation.pdf Approve the resolution authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of General Obligation Refunding and Improvement Bonds, Series 2026, providing for the levy and collection of an annual tax for the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the bonds as they become due, and authorizing certain other documents and actions in connection therewith. 5.2 Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP) Goal 1 Update DESCRIPTION: The Board of Education will receive an update on progress toward CSIP Goal 1: A Place for Everyone, the District’s commitment to ensuring all learners, regardless of identity, feel supported and respected. CONTACT: Dr. Cameron Poole, Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Student Services/Brittany Willis, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator 100726 Exec Summary Goal 1 Update.pdf 100726 Goal 1 Update Presentation.pdf 6. Action Items 6.1 Site Access Agreement for Fontbonne Site DESCRIPTION: The resolution authorizes District administration to enter into an agreement with Washington University’s property management company, Quadrangle Management Company, to extend the existing site access agreement. The extension will allow the District to perform necessary testing, permitting, design, and site preparation activities required to meet the timeline for installation of a modular campus for students and staff during the scheduled elementary school renovations. CONTACT: Matthew Norrid, SFO, Chief Financial Officer Move that the Board of Education approves to authorize the Superintendent to execute an agreement with Washington University’s property management company, Quadrangle Management Company, to extend the existing site access agreement for a portion of the former Fontbonne University campus. 6.2 Abatement Bid Solicitation for Fontbonne Site DESCRIPTION: A temporary modular school facility is necessary while Glenridge Elementary School is renovated between June 2027 and June 2029. This facility is anticipated to remain in use while Meramec Elementary School is expected to be renovated between June 2029 and June 2031. The plan is for the modular school facility to be located on the former Fontbonne University campus now owned by Washington University. CONTACT: Matthew Norrid, SFO, Chief Financial Officer 10072026 Exec Summary Abatement Contractor.pdf Move to authorize the Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer to execute an agreement with the lowest and responsible bidder for the abatement of the Fine Arts Building and St. Joseph's Hall at the former Fontbonne University Campus, subject to resolution of outstanding scope of work items and review and approval by legal counsel. 6.3 Captain Elementary Outdoor Play Surface DESCRIPTION: The District continues to make facility improvements that support the educational environment and needs of all students. Current construction planning identifies Captain Elementary School as a future renovation project. An outdoor play surface has been identified as a need at the school and was originally anticipated as part of the District’s capital improvements during the 2027–2028 school year. Administration has advanced the project timeline to the 2026–2027 school year. CONTACT: Matthew Norrid, SFO, Chief Financial Officer 10072026 Exec Summary Outdoor Play Surface Contractor.pdf Move to approve the Superintendent or designee to enter into a contract with Byrne & Jones Construction in the amount of $147,800 for the installation of an outdoor play surface at Captain Elementary School. 7. Consent Agenda Our adopted rules of Parliamentary Procedure, Robert's Rules, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the Board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through Board subcommittee review and recommendation. Documentation concerning these items has been provided to all Board members and the public in advance to assure an extensive and thorough review. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member. 7.1 Consent Agenda DESCRIPTION: Requesting Board approval on consent agenda items as listed. CONTACT: Jason Growe, Board President Move to approve consent agenda items 7.2 through 7.5. 7.2 Agreement to Provide ECSE Services for 2026-2027 DESCRIPTION: The Board of Education is being asked to continue its support of the partnership between the School District of Clayton and Special School District in providing comprehensive support to special education students in the early childhood program. This partnership has been instrumental in the past in ensuring that students with special needs are able to access and benefit from the programs of the district. CONTACT: Dr. Kelly Sollberger, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources 100726 Exec Summary SSD ECSE Services Agreement.docx.pdf 2026-2027 ECSE Services Agreement.pdf 7.3 Girls Swim and Dive Cooperative DESCRIPTION: Clayton High School and Maplewood Richmond Heights High School propose a cooperative sponsorship for the 2026 girls swim and dive season. Maplewood Richmond Heights does not currently offer a girls swim and dive program and has one to two students interested in participating. With Clayton projecting lower-than-usual participation, the partnership would provide an opportunity for Maplewood Richmond Heights students to participate while strengthening the CHS program. CONTACT: Dr. Kelly Sollberger, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources 100726 Exec Summary Girls Swim-Dive Co-op.pdf 100726 Girls Swim Co-op.pdf 7.4 Personnel DESCRIPTION:  Certificated Staff Change in Employment  Classified Staff Employment  Other Professional Staff Change in Employment  Substitutes CONTACT: Dr. Kelly Sollberger, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Certified Staff Change in Employment.pdf Classified Staff Employment.pdf Other Professional Staff Change in Employment.pdf Substitute Employment.pdf Move to approve the personnel actions as presented. 7.5 Approval of Minutes DESCRIPTION: Requesting approval for the meeting minutes as listed.  September 23, 2026 Board of Education Business Meeting  September 30, 2026 Board of Ecucation Special Meeting CONTACT: Heike Janis, Executive Assistant to Board of Education 9.23.26 Tax Rate Hearing and Board of Education Meeting Minutes - DRAFT.pdf 9.30.26 BOE Special Meeting - DRAFT.pdf Move to approve the minutes as presented. 8. Board Communications 8.1 Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports DESCRIPTION: Board members share updates and information from meetings and events attended. CONTACT: Board of Education Members 9. Adjournment