September 25 2024 Meeting Minutes

Board of Education Meeting - Sep 25 2024 Minutes
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 7:00 p.m.

1.1
Statement of Adequate Notice, Pledge of Allegiance
Adequate Notice has been provided. The Board of Education will recite the
Pledge of Allegiance.

1.2
Adoption of Agenda

Approve the agenda as posted.

Moved by: Chris Win
Seconded by: Kimberly Hurst

Yes
Stacy Siwak, Kimberly Hurst, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Leo
Human, and Dr. Pamela Lyss-Lerman
Motion Carries 6-0

2.
Recognizing Our Own

2.1
Recognition - DJ Burks
The Board of Education recognized DJ Burks for his contribution to the high
school athletic department. DJ's school spirit has inspired other students to begin
a wait list to assist in the athletic department.

3.
Public Comment

3.1
Public Participation at Board Meetings
Ben Koster, Senior at CHS, addressed the members of the Board regarding the
cell phone restriction at the high school.
Joe Major, Senior at CHS, spoke to the Board members about the cell phone ban
at the high school.

4.
Superintendent Communications

4.1
Superintendent Communications
Dr. Patel, Superintendent, provided an update to the members of the Board and
the community.

5.
Presentations

5.1
Special School District Partnership Agreement
DESCRIPTION: The Board of Education is being asked to support the continuing
partnership between the School District of Clayton and the Special School District
(SSD) of St. Louis County in providing special education services. The partnership
agreement is a commitment by both districts to a collaborative model with
expectations in seven categories including: Staffing, Teaching, Learning, &
Accountability/Professional Development, Collaboration of Responsibilities and
Resources, Student Services, Data and Technology, Transportation, and Career
and Technical Education.
CONTACT: Dr. Kelly Sollberger, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
Exec Summary Special School District Partnership Agreement.docx.pdf

September 2024 SSD Partnership Agreement_Clayton_v2.1.pdf

2024-2025 Partnership Agreement Presentation 2024 - 2025 PD Director
Partnership Agreement Board Presentation.pdf

Approve the Special School District Partnership Agreement.

Moved by: Chris Win
Seconded by: Kimberly Hurst

Yes
Stacy Siwak, Kimberly Hurst, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Leo
Human, and Dr. Pamela Lyss-Lerman
Motion Carries 6-0

6.
Action Items

6.1
2024 Property Tax Rate
DESCRIPTION: Each year, property tax rates are required to be established in
accordance with Missouri statutes using assessed valuation data supplied by the
St. Louis County Assessor’s Office. Post Board of Equalization
assessed valuation data available as of September 13, 2024 was utilized to
prepare the 2024 tax rate calculations. All data and calculations are reviewed by
the State Auditor’s Office for accuracy and compliance with statutes.
CONTACT: John Brazeal, Chief Financial Officer
20240925TaxRateSetting-agenda-Revised20240923.pdf

Approve 2024 property tax rates as follows:
- $3.8504 per $100 assessed valuation for residential real estate, which includes
$0.5110 debt service levy.
- $4.7764 per $100 assessed valuation for commercial real estate, which includes
$0.5110 debt service levy plus $0.1300 recoupment levy.
- $4.4447 per $100 assessed valuation for personal property, which includes
$0.5110 debt service levy.

Moved by: Chris Win
Seconded by: Kimberly Hurst

Yes
Stacy Siwak, Kimberly Hurst, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Leo
Human, and Dr. Pamela Lyss-Lerman
Motion Carries 6-0

6.2
Clayton Recreation Sports and Wellness Commission (CRSWC) Annual
Update/Budget Fiscal Year 2025
DESCRIPTION: Toni Siering, Director of Parks and Recreation, from the CRSWC
will provide the annual update and proposed fiscal year 2025 CRSWC budget for
the Center of Clayton.
CONTACT: Toni Siering, Director of Parks and Recreation
CRSWC 9.4.24 Joint Board Meeting Packet.pdf

Adopt the fiscal year 2025 CRSWC budget for the Center of Clayton.

Moved by: Chris Win
Seconded by: Kimberly Hurst

Yes
Stacy Siwak, Kimberly Hurst, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Leo
Human, and Dr. Pamela Lyss-Lerman
Motion Carries 6-0

6.3
Resolution - Support for Gun Safety Legislation
DESCRIPTION: The Clayton Board of Education will reaffirm its call for sensible
gun safety legislation. The Board unanimously approved a similar resolution in
June 2022.
CONTACT: Stacy Siwak, Board President
Clayton BOE Support for Gun Safety Legislation September 2024.docx.pdf

Approve the Resolution for Board of Education Support for Gun Safety
Legislation.

Moved by: Chris Win
Seconded by: Kimberly Hurst

Yes
Stacy Siwak, Kimberly Hurst, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Leo
Human, and Dr. Pamela Lyss-Lerman
Motion Carries 6-0

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
Requesting Board approval on consent agenda items as listed.

Motion to approve consent agenda items 7.01 through 7.11.

Moved by: Chris Win
Seconded by: Kimberly Hurst

Yes
Stacy Siwak, Kimberly Hurst, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Leo
Human, and Dr. Pamela Lyss-Lerman
Motion Carries 6-0

7.2 Agreement with Special School District for Homebound General Education
Services
7.3 Agreement for Providing Music Therapy Services to Students
7.4 Early Resignation Notification Incentive Plan
7.5 Approval of Grants
7.6 MO Baptist University Field Experience and Student Teaching Agreement with
Cooperating School District – MOU
7.7 August 2024 Financial Reporting
7.8 August 2024 Disbursement Report
7.9 Personnel
7.10 Donation
7.11 Approval of Minutes

8.
Board Communications
Dr. Pam Lyss-Lerman provided information regarding the Clayton Education Foundation meeting.

8.1
Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports
Dr. Pam Lyss-Lerman provided information regarding the Clayton Education
Foundation meeting.
Dr. Pam Lyss-Lerman shared information about the Equity Committee meeting.
Mr. Jason Growe and Mr. Leo Human shared information about the CRSWC
meeting.
Ms. Chris Win shared information about the Special School District Governing
Council meeting.

9.
Adjournment

9.1
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

Moved by: Chris Win
Seconded by: Kimberly Hurst
Carried

Stacy Siwak, Board President
Chris Win, Board Secretary