September 4 2024 Joint Board of Education Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes

Joint Board of Education/Board of Aldermen Business Meeting
School District of Clayton
September 4, 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. Joint Board of Education/Board of Aldermen Business Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
Information: 1.01 Adequate Notice/Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Adequate notice was provided. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
City of Clayton Attendees:
Michelle Harris, Mayor
Rick Hummell, Alderman Ward I
Becky Patel, Alderman Ward I
Susan Buse, Alderman Ward II
Jeffery Yorg, Alderman Ward II
Bridget McAndrew, Alderman Ward III
David Gipson, City Manager
Toni Siering, Director of Parks and Recreation
Kathleen Gund, CRSWC Member
June Frazier, City Clerk
Absent: Gary Feder, Alderman Ward III

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 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council
Mayor Harris introduced the students and provided information regarding the Youth Advisory Council Program

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3. Clayton Recreation Sports and Wellness Commission (CRSWC) Annual Update/Budget Fiscal Year 2025
Information 3.01 CRSWC Update and FY25 Budget Presentation
Toni Siering, Director of Parks and Recreation, from the CRSWC provided information about the Center of Clayton and shared the
budget presentation with the Board of Education and the Board of Aldermen.

4. Adjournment
4.1 Adjournment
That the Board of Education adjourn the Joint Board of Education/Board of Aldermen Business Meeting.
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

5. Board of Education Business Meeting
Information: 1.01 Adequate Notice/Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m.

6. Public Comments
Information: 3.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings
No public comments were submitted.

7. Superintendent Communications
Information: 4.01 Superintendent Communications
Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent, provided an update to the board members and the community.

8. 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 with the Board of Education and the community information
about upcoming meetings with students across the district.

9. Presentations
Information: 9.01 Paragon Architecture – Consultant for Long Range Facilities Master Plan
Brad Erwin, Paragon Architecture, provided an update on the work of the Long Range Facility Master Plan (LRFMP) that has taken
place up until today, including information from the district steering and the building subcommittee meetings.

Action: 9.02 Curriculum Update
That the Board of Education approves the District curriculum as presented and that the Board of Education approves the Success
Ready Students Network Resolution as submitted.
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

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10. Action
Action: 10.01 Second Reading – Policy BDC: Closed Meetings, Records, and Votes
Approve the recommended changes to Policy BDC: Closed Meetings, Records, and Votes
Motion by Chris Win, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human

11. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent): 7.01 Consent Agenda Items 7.02 through 7.13
Motion to approve consent agenda items 7.02 through 7.13.
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

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11.02 PreventEd – All In Coalition MOA
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11.03 Agreement with SWELL Schools Well for Wellness Center Training and Consultation
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11.04 2025 Employee Benefits Program/Rates
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11.05 July 2024 Financial Report
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11.06 July 2024 Disbursement Report
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11.07 Personnel
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11.08 Minutes

12. Board Committees
Information: 8.01 Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports
Ms. Siwak informed every one of the change of the Board member representative on the PTO Council. Due to a conflict in the work
schedule, Dr. Pam Lyss-Lerman is not able to be the representative and Ms. Stacy Siwak will replace her on the council.
Ms. Chris Win and Dr. Pam Lyss-Lerman attended the MSBA sponsored Board Financials workshop at Education Plus.
Ms. Siwak shared her experience about attending the high school Open House event. Ms. Stacy Siwak concluded her report sharing
information with the community regarding the intent of an upcoming meeting to discuss the board vacancy. The Board of Education
will share information regarding the vacancy after the meeting.

13. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: 10.01 Adjournment
That the Board of Education adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 8:28 p.m.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Jason Growe.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human

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Stacy Siwak, Board President

Chris Win, Board Secretary

Date: September 4, 2024

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September 4 2024 Joint Board of Education Board of Aldermen Meeting Minutes