May 14, 2025 — Meeting Minutes
Board of Education Meeting - May 14 2025 Minutes at 7:00 PM Admin Building Board Room #2 Mark Twain Circle Clayton, MO 63105 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. Present: Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Dr. Pam Lyss-Lerman , Mr. Leo Human, and Mr. Ben Beinfeld. Mr. Jason Growe was absent due to a personal commitment. 1.1 Statement of Adequate Notice, Pledge of Allegiance Adequate Notice was provided. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 1.2 Adoption of Agenda Approve the agenda as posted.
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Ms. Kim Hurst
Motion Carries 7-0 2. Recognizing Our Own 2.1 Future Educators The Board of Education recognized five Clayton High School Seniors who participated in National Education Signing Day on May 6, 2025. We honored our future educators: Sam Brown, I'Ron Bell, Riley Zimmerman, Lauren Young, and Madi Nettles. 2.2 Student Representative to the Board The Board of Education recognized the 2024-2025 Student Representative to the Board, Lucia Lerena, for her service and dedication to the Board this past year. The Board thanked Lucia for her preparedness, enthusiasm, and the many ways she shared the student perspective with the Board. Lucia is the embodiment of what the Board envisioned for a Student Representative.
The Board also took this time to introduce the 2025-2026 Student Representative to the Board, Nina Satorius. Out of several qualified applicants, Nina was selected due to her approachability, organization, maturity, confidence, and preparedness. 3. Public Comment 3.1 Public Participation at Board Meetings We had five public comments at the May 14 BOE meeting. Thomas Gershman (who also read a comment on behalf of Tara Hoisington), Marisa Gelfand, Dylan Gelfand, Jenny Kaufman, and Maria Riofrio (who read a statement on behalf of another family) all spoke regarding the offensive markings that were discoved at Glenridge Elementary earlier this week, and the hurt that has caused. The speakers asked the District to use this opportunity to take action and educate students about antisemitism and racial discrimination so we can ensure actions like these do not occur again.
Meade Greenberg thanked the district nursing staff, specifically those at The Family Center, for taking action to obtain a wheelchair for her preschool child so they did not have to miss school due to a leg injury. 4. Superintendent Communication 4.1 Superintendent Communication Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent, provided an update to the Board of Education and community of current events in the District. Superintendent Update 5-14-25 BOE Meeting.pdf 5. Student Representative Update 5.1 Student Representative Update Lucia Lerena presented an update to the Board and the community. 6. Presentations 6.1 K-8 Counseling Program This presentation provided the Board of Education with an early look at the district’s upcoming two-year Counseling Program Study and shared a current snapshot of K–8 counseling services. The snapshot included an overview of roles current K–8 Counselors play in supporting academic, social-emotional, and behavioral development. K-8 Counseling-BOE Presentation.pdf 6.2 2025-2026 Budget A preliminary budget for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year was presented for review and discussion. 20250514PreliminaryBudget25-26.pdf 7. Policy Second readings of three policies were brought before the board for adoption. 7.1 2nd Reading - Policy KK: Visitors to District Property and Events This was a second reading of the policy revision. 20250430PolicyKK-2ndRead-agenda.pdf That the Board of Education adopt Policy KK: Visitors to District Property and Events with proposed changes.
Moved by: Ms. Kim Hurst Seconded by: Ms. Stacy Siwak
Motion Carries 6-0 7.2 2nd Reading - Policy JECA: Eligibility to Enroll This was a second reading of the policy revision. Policy JECA-1 ELIGIBILITY TO ENROLL 5.7.25.pdf That the Board or Education adopt Policy JECA: Eligibility to Enroll with proposed changes.
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Ms. Stacy Siwak
Motion Carries 6-0 7.3 2nd Reading - Policy JHCD: Administration of Medication to Students This was a second reading of the policy revision. Policy JHCD ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS TO STUDENTS 5.7.25.pdf That the Board of Education adopt Policy JHCD: Administration of Medication to Students with proposed changes.
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Ms. Stacy Siwak
Motion Carries 6-0 8. Action Items 8.1 Assessment Plan The District Assessment Plan outlines all standardized testing at each grade level within the District, the changes recommended to be made to the assessment plan for the 2025-2026 school year, assessment policies, and financials. Assessment Plan 25-26.pdf That the Board of Education approve the Assessment Plan as submitted.
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Ms. Stacy Siwak
Motion Carries 6-0 8.2 Professional Learning Plan The Board of Education of the School District of Clayton was asked to approve the District Professional Learning Plan for the 2025-2026 school year. The calendar includes six full days of professional learning. These days are divided between District learning, content and building learning opportunities. Professional Learning Plan 2025-2026_ 051425.pdf That the Board of Education approve the District Professional Learning Plan for the 2025-2026 school year as submitted.
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Ms. Stacy Siwak
Motion Carries 6-0 8.3 Legislative Principles Draft Leo Human, as the board's liaison to the Committee, requested that the board approve the Legislative Principles Draft. Legislative Principles Draft.pdf That the Board of Education ratify the School District of Clayton legislative principles.
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Ms. Stacy Siwak
Motion Carries 6-0 8.4 Chartwells Food Service Contract Renewal Effective with the 2024-2025 school year, Chartwells was contracted to manage food service throughout the District. The contract provided for an initial year plus four option years. The 2025-2026 year represents the second year of the contract. 20250514ChartwellsRenewal-agenda.pdf That the Board of Education renew the Chartwells food service management contract for the 2025-2026 year and approve the contract amendment as presented.
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Ms. Stacy Siwak
Motion Carries 6-0 9. Consent Agenda 9.1 Requesting Board approval on consent agenda items as listed. Motion to approve consent agenda items 9.1 through 9.4.
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Ms. Stacy Siwak
Motion Carries 6-0 9.2 Surplus Equipment The technology equipment will either be sold to a technology reseller or disposed of with a technology recycling company. Sale proceeds will be deposited to the Capital Improvement Fund. A suggestion was made that in the future we look into the possibility of working with school social workers to see if the items can be offered up to families if they are in good working order. Contact: John Brazeal, Chief Financial Officer 20250514SurplusProperty (1).pdf 9.3 Personnel DESCRIPTION: Certificated Staff Resignations and Retirements Classified Staff Employment Classified Staff Employment Classified Job Change Part-Time Temporary Employment CONTACT: Dr. Kelly Sollberger, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Certificated Staff Resignations and Retirements.pdf Certificated Staff Employment.pdf Classified Employment.pdf Classified Job Change.pdf PTTE_05.14.2025.pdf 9.4 Approval of Minutes 3.31.25 BOE Retreat MM DRAFT.pdf Board of Education Meeting - Apr 30 2025 - Minutes - Html 10. Board Communications 10.1 Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports Board members share updates and information from meetings and events attended. 11. Adjournment 11.1 The meeting adjourned at 8:47 p.m. That the Board of Education adjourn.
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Ms. Kim Hurst
Motion Carries 6-0 Stacy Siwak, Board President Chris Win, Board Secretary