September 6, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Joint Meeting Board of Education and City of Clayton Board of Aldermen
School District of Clayton
September 6, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Members Present:
Ms. Amy Rubin – President
Ms. Stacy Siwak –Vice President
Mr. Gary Pierson - Secretary
Ms. Kim Hurst – Treasurer
Mr. Jason Wilson – Director
Mr. Jason Growe - Director
Ms. Chris Win – Director
Non-Voting Attendees:
Dr. Nisha Patel – Superintendent
Dr. Milena Garganigo – Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and
Learning
Dr. Tony Arnold – Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Dr. Robyn Wiens – Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
Dr. Cameron Poole – Chief Officer of Equity, Inclusion &
Accountability
John Brazeal, Chief Financial Officer
Luke Heitert – Chief Communications Officer/Safety & Security Liaison
Jeff Puls – Director of Technology
Mohini Mahajan – 23/24 Student Representative to the Board
Heike Janis – Executive Assistant to Superintendent/Board of
Education
1. Joint Meeting with Board of Education and Board of Aldermen - 6:00 p.m.
Information, Procedural: 1.01 Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m.
President Rubin led the Pledge of Allegiance
Also in attendance:
Mayor Michelle Harris
City Manager David Gipson
Alderwoman Bridget McAndrew
Alderwoman Susan Buse
Alderwoman Becky Patel
Alderman Gary Feder
Alderman Rick Hummell
Alderman Ira Berkowitz
City Clerk June Frazier
Director of Center of Clayton Toni Siering
CRSWC Citizen at Large Commission Member Rob Bertzman
Action: 1.02 Adoption of Agenda
Adopt the agenda as posted.
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe
2. Recognizing Our Own
Information: 2.01 Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (MYAC)
The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) is a collaboration between the city of Clayton and the Clayton School District. The
program is designed to encourage high school students to become active in the community by participating in local government.
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Mayor Harris introduced the Youth Advisory Council members and parent advisor:
Audrey Aranha
Henry Rosenblum
Story Kummer
Shiv Patel
Bridget Gustafson
Charlie Meyers
Kailyn Rhimes
Adelaide Pollock
Caleb Park
Gavin Wickenhauser
Riley Zimmerman
Lavanya Mani
Liam Ferguson
Stella Whitney
Anais Oge
Yehia Said
Jaylyn Lin
Jenny Abeles (Parent Advisor)
3. Information
Information: 3.01 CRSWC Annual Update/Budget Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Toni Siering, Director of Center of Clayton, presented the annual budget to the Board of Education and Board of Aldermen.
4. Adjourn
Information, Procedural: 4.01 Adjourn - Board of Education/Board of Alderman Joint Session
The joint meeting with the Board of Aldermen adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
5. Business Meeting
Information, Procedural: 5.01 Call to Order/Statement of Adequate Notice
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 p.m.
Action: 5.02 Adoption of Agenda
Adopt the agenda as posted.
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe
6. Public Comment
Information: 6.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings
There were no public comments at the meeting.
7. Superintendent Communications
Information: 7.01 Superintendent Communications
Dr. Patel shared updates from the district with the Board of Education.
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8. Student Representative to the Board
Information: 8.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education
Student Representative, Mohini Mahajan, shared updates from the student perspectives with the Board of Education.
9. Presentation
Information: 9.01 Glenridge Accessible Playground
Dr. Tarita Murdock and students from Glenridge Elementary shared the process of chosing the model of the playground through
student voice.
Students present:
Thomas Castellano
Brooklyn Bruegenhemke
Julian Simanowitz
Zee Tucker
Lona Shin
Information: 9.02 Strategic Plan Dashboard
Board members received information regarding the Strategic Plan dashboard process.
Action: 9.03 Approval of Curriculum Site
That the Board of Education approves the District curriculum as presented.
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Jason Wilson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe
10. Policy
Information, First Reading: 10.01 1st Reading - Policy Update
Board members received the first reading of policies: IGBA- Instructional Interventions, IGC - Extended Instruction Programs, IKE -
Promotion Acceleration and Retention of Students, IL-1 - Assessment Program, and IND Ceremonies and Observances.
11. Action
Action: 11.01 2nd Reading: Policy BBBA-1 - Board Member Qualifications
Adopt Policy BBBA-1: Board Member Qualifications with the recommended changes.
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe
Action: 11.02 2nd Reading: Policy BBF - School Board Member Ethics
Adopt Policy BBF - School Board Member Ethics with the recommended changes.
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe
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12. Consent Agenda
That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda 12.02 to 12.08
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Stacy Siwak.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe
12.03 Disbursement Report - July 2023
12.04 Approval of 2023-2024 Student Transportation Plan
12.05 Approval of 2023-2024 Bus Routes
12.06 Agreement with St Louis Community College for Dual Credit Course Offerings
12.07 Personnel
12.08 Approval of Minutes
13. Board Communications
Information: 13.01 Board Calendar, Committee, Community and Liaison Reports
Stacy Siwak: Ms. Siwak shared information from the PTO Council Meeting.
14. Adjournment
Information, Procedural: 14.01 Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
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Amy Rubin, Board President
Gary Pierson, Board Secretary
Date: September 6, 2023