October 9 2024 Meeting Minutes
Board of Education Business Meeting School District of Clayton October 9, 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. Kelly Sollberger – Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources 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 7:07 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 – T’Shon Young and Steve Hutson The Board of Education recognized T'Shon Young and Steve Hutson for their work on building school culture with an emphasis on the Homecoming Week events. 3. Public Comments Information: 3.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings Tim Schaumburg, Parent, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Jena Schaumburg, Parent, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Lily Schaumburg, CHS Student, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Lincoln Schaumburg, CHS Student, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Noa Ben-Shahar, CHS Student, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Lavanya Mani, CHS Student, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Anais Oge, CHS Student, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Charlie Meyers, CHS Student, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. Suzy Oge, Parent, addressed the Board of Education regarding cell phone use in schools. 4. Superintendent Communications Information: 4.01 Superintendent Communications Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent, provided an update to the board members and the community. Board of Education Meeting October 9, 2024 Page 2 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 Personal Electronic Devices At the June 5, 2024 Board of Education meeting, community members addressed the Board members regarding concerns about cell phone use in schools. During that meeting the members of the Board asked the administration team to gather information, data, and surveys and to provide a report during the 1st quarter of the 2024-2025 school year. Dr. Milena Garganigo, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning, Dr. Dan Gutchewsky, Principal of Clayton High School, Dr. Jamie Jordan, Principal of Wydown Middle School, and Dr. Tarita Murdock, Principal of Glenridge Elementary School provided information regarding personal electronic devices to the members of the board. 7. Action Action: 7.01 Paragon Architecture – Expand Scope of Long Range Facilities Master Plan Assessments Authorize an expansion of the Scope of Work for the Long Range Facilities Master Planning project with Paragon Architecture, to add CEFPI Hawkins Lilley assessments of all six district school buildings for an additional fee not to exceed $34,000.00. 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 8. Consent Agenda Action (Consent): 8.01 Consent Agenda Items 8.02 through 8.03 Motion to approve consent agenda items 8.02 through 8.03. 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 8.02 Personnel 8.03 Minutes 9. Board Committees Information: 9.01 Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports Dr. Pam Lyss-Lerman shared information about the Equity Committee Meeting. Ms. Kim Hurst spoke of the Homecoming Parade and the football team. Members of the board shared their experience from the homecoming parade and the 2004 Football Team reunion. 10. Adjournment Action, Procedural: 10.01 Adjournment That the Board of Education adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 10:19 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 9, 2024