October 30 2024 Meeting Minutes
Board of Education Business Meeting School District of Clayton Ralph M. Captain Elementary School, 6345 Northwood, Clayton, MO, 63105 October 30, 2024 Meeting Minutes Members Present: Ms. Stacy Siwak –President Ms. Kim Hurst –Vice President Ms. Chris Win –Secretary Mr. Jason Growe –Treasurer Mr. Leo Human – Director Dr. Pamela Lyss-Lerman - Director Non-Voting Attendees: Dr. Nisha Patel – Superintendent Dr. Milena Garganigo – Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Dr. Cameron Poole – Chief Officer of Equity, Inclusion & Accountability John Brazeal, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Puls – Chief Communications Officer Luke Heitert – Chief Communications Officer/Safety & Security Liaison Lucia Lerena – 24/25 Student Representative to the Board Heike Janis – Executive Assistant to Superintendent/Board of Education 1. Board of Education Business Meeting – 7:00 p.m. Information: 1.01 Adequate Notice/Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Adequate notice was provided. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Action: 1.02 Adoption of Agenda Adopt the agenda as posted. Motion by Chris Win, second by Kim Hurst. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 2. Recognizing Our Own Information: 2.01 Recognition – Crystal Taylor, Christine Anthes, Katie Burkard The Board of Education recognized Crystal Taylor, Christine Anthes, and Katie Burkard for their commitment and dedication to the students of Captain Elementary School. 3. Public Comments Information: 3.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings Charlie Caffrey, Parent, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Jena Schaumburg, Parent, addressed the Board of Education regarding clarifying the message of cell phone use and social media use. Joy Stark, Parent, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Olivia Beinfeld, Wydown Student, addressed the Board of Education regarding school lunches. Mary Choquette, Parent, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Ana Ives, Parent, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Genevieve Caffrey, Parent, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Andrew Kaikati, CHS Student, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Blake Williamson, Parent, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Board of Education Meeting October 30, 2024 Page 2 4. Superintendent Communications Information: 4.01 Superintendent Communications Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent, provided an update to the board members and the community. 5. Student Representative to the Board Information: 5.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update Lucia Lerena, student representative to the Board of Education, shared information with the Board of Education and the community regarding communications with students across the district. 6. Presentations Information: 6.01 Goal 1 of Strategic Plan Update Dr. Cameron Poole, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, provided information and shared a presentation of Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan – “A Place for Everyone”. 7. Policy Policy: 7.01 First Reading – Policy EHBA: Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices for Instructional Purposes Members of the Board discussed the proposed changes to Policy EHBA: Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices for Instructional Purposes and suggested additional language to be added to the draft policy. Policy: 7.02 First Reading – Regulation JG-R1: Student Discipline Members of the Board discussed the proposed changes to Regulation JG-R1: Student Discipline. Policy: 7.03 First Reading – Policy IGA: Basic Instructional Programs Members of the Board discussed the proposed changes to Policy IGA: Basic Instructional Programs. 8. Action Items Action: 8.01 Policy BBB-2: School Board Elections Approve the revisions to Policy BBB-2: School Board Elections as proposed in one reading due to timeline needs. Motion by Chris Win, second by Kim Hurst. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 9. Consent Agenda Action (Consent): 9.01 Consent Agenda Items 9.02 through 9.08 Motion to approve consent agenda items 9.02 through 9.08. Motion by Chris Win, second by Kim Hurst. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 9.02 Agreement with Preferred Family Health 9.03 Special School District Early Childhood Special Education Services Agreement 9.04 Surplus Property Declaration 9.05 September 2024 Financial Reporting 9.06 September 2024 Disbursement Report 9.07 Personnel 9.08 Minutes Board of Education Meeting October 30, 2024 Page 3 10. Board Communications Information: 10.01 Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports Mr. Leo Human shared information about the Wydown Fall Play “12 Angry Jurors”. Mr. Human also provided an update on the Legislative Advisory Committee meeting. Dr. Pam Lyss-Lerman made a motion and Ms. Chris Win seconded, to have a Board discussion in the future about hiring/contracting a professional survey writer to create the surveys we use in the district. The votes were all aye. Motion passed 11. Adjournment Action, Procedural: 11.01 Adjournment That the Board of Education adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m. Motion by Chris Win, second by Kimberly Hurst. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human Stacy Siwak, Board President Chris Win, Board Secretary Date: October 30, 2024