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April 16, 2025 — Meeting Minutes

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Board of Education Meeting - Election Results, Oath of Office, Election of Officers --
April 16, 2025 Minutes 
at 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 7:02 p.m. 
1.1 
Statement of Adequate Notice, Pledge of Allegiance 
Adequate Notice was provided. 
1.2 
Adoption of Agenda 
Approve the agenda as posted. 
Moved by: Ms. Stacy Siwak 
Seconded by: Ms. Chris Win 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. 
Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben 
Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 6-0 
 
2. 
Election Results 
2.1 
Uncontested Election 
The School District of Clayton did not need to hold an election on April 
8, 2025. The number of candidates who filed equaled the number of 
open positions. 
2.2 
Adjourn Board Sine Die 
That the Board of Education adjourn the current Board sine die. 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Ms. Kim Hurst 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. 
Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben 
Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 6-0 
2.3 
Oath of Office - Chris Win 
Chris Win took the Oath of Office for her term of 2025-2028. 


 
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2.4 
Oath of Office - Ben Beinfeld 
Ben Beinfeld took the Oath of Office for his term of 2025-2028. 
2.5 
Oath of Office - Stacy Siwak 
Stacy Siwak took the Oath of Office for her term of 2025-2026 
 
3. 
Election of Officers 
3.1 
Election of President 
Ms. Stacy Siwak was nominated for President by Chris Win. There were 
no other nominations. 
Stacy Win has received the majority of the vote and is declared 
President of the Board. 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. 
Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben 
Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 6-0 
 
3.2 
Election of Vice President 
Mr. Jason Growe was nominated as Vice President by Kim 
Hurst. There were no other nominations. 
Jason Growe has received the majority of the vote and is declared Vice 
President of the Board. 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. 
Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben 
Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 6-0 
 
3.3 
Election of Secretary 
Ms. Chris Win was nominated as Secretary by Ben Beinfeld. There 
were no other nominations. 
Chris Win has received the majority of the vote and is declared Board 
Secretary. 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. 
Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben 
Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 6-0 
 
3.4 
Election of Treasurer 
Ms. Kimberly Hurst was nominated as Treasurer by Pam Lyss- Lerman. 
There were no other nominations. 
Kim Hurst has received the majority of the vote and is declared 
Board Treasurer. 
 


 
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Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. 
Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben 
Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 6-0 
 
4. 
Recognizing Our Own 
4.1 
Anna McAndrew 
The Board of Education recognized Clayton High School senior Anna 
McAndrew has been named to the 2025 Missouri Scholars 100, a 
prestigious statewide program recognizing Missouri’s top 
graduating seniors. 
4.2 
Jake Schoemehl 
The Board of Education recognized Jake Schoemehl, a student at 
Glenridge Elementary, for his compassion, encouragement, and 
strength, and the way it makes a difference in the school 
community every day. 
5. 
Public Comment 
5.1 
Public Participation at Board Meetings 
There was one public comment by Mr. Brad Bernstein regarding 
District Finances. 
6. 
Superintendent Communication 
6.1 
Superintendent Communication 
Prior to Dr. Patel's update, our Board President, Stacy Siwak, 
recognized Dr. Don Senti's years of service to the School District of 
Clayton as well as his long service in education in the St. Louis area. 
Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent, then provided an update to the 
Board of Education and community regarding the Long Range 
Facilities Master Plan and our next steps. 
7. 
Student Representative Update 
7.1 
Student Representative Update 
Lucia Lerena presented an update to the Board and the community. 
8. 
Action Items 
8.1 
Re-Approval - Policy BBFA - Board Member Conflict of Interest 
Policy BBFA-2 was reviewed and re-adopted.  
To approve the readoption of Policy BBFA-2.Moved 
by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 


 
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Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. 
Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben 
Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 6-0 
 
8.2 
February 2025 Disbursement Report 
A report detailing disbursements for February 2025 was approved by 
the Board. 
Approve the February 2025 Disbursement Report. 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. 
Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben 
Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 6-0 
 
8.3 
February 2025 Selected Disbursement Report 
Approve the February 2025 Selected Disbursement Report. 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. 
Jason Growe, and Mr. Ben Beinfeld 
Abstain 
Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman 
Motion Carries 5-0 
 
8.4 
Authorization to Issue RFQ for Architectural Services 
Authorize the issuance of an RFQ for facility improvement projects 
that include an academic wing addition at CHS, renovations to the 
CHS Auditorium; Athletic facility improvements at Gay Field (or its 
alternative), Adzick Field and WMS; along with Feasibility and Design 
Development for the elementary and Pre-K school buildings. 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. 
Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben 
Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 6-0 
 
8.5 
Bid Award: Security Camera System Replacements 
District administration is authorized to negotiate a contract with 
Warner Communications for supplying and installing AI capable 
security camera systems at CHS and WMS for a sum not to exceed 


 
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$875,000 (proposal cost plus contingency). 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. 
Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben 
Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 6-0 
 
9. 
Policy 
The Board of Education of the School District of Clayton is being asked to review 
the policy/regulation updates provided by the Missouri School Boards 
Association (MSBA) and presented for first reading. 
9.1 
1st Reading - Policy JEC: SCHOOL ADMISSIONS 
Changes suggested by MSBA regarding Policy JEC: School Admissions 
were discussed. This was a first reading. 
9.2 
1st Reading - Policy JECA: ELIGIBILITY TO ENROLL 
Changes suggested by MSBA regarding Policy JECA: Eligibility to 
Enroll were discussed. This was a first reading. 
9.3 
1st Reading - Policy JO: STUDENT RECORDS 
Changes suggested by MSBA regarding Policy JO: Student Records 
were discussed. This was a first reading. 
9.4 
1st Reading - Policy JFCH: STUDENT ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE 
Changes suggested by MSBA regarding Policy JFCH: Student Alcohol 
and Drug Use were discussed. This was a first reading. 
9.5 
1st Reading - Policy JHCD: ADMINISTRATION OF 
MEDICATIONS TO STUDENTS 
Changes suggested by MSBA regarding Policy JHCD: 
Administration of Medications to Students were discussed. This was 
a first reading. 
10. 
Consent Agenda 
10.1 
Requesting Board approval on consent agenda items as listed. 
Approve consent agenda items 10.1 through 10.9. 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. 
Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben 
Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 6-0 
 


 
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10.2 
February 2025 Financial Report 
February 2025 Financial Report approved by the Board. 
 
10.3 
Personnel 
Personnel actions were approved as presented. 
10.4 
Personnel - Salary Schedules 
Salary schedules were approved as presented. 
 
10.5 
Memorandum of Understanding - St. Louis Virtual Campus  
The Memorandum of Understanding for St. Louis Virtual 
Campus was approved as submitted. 
10.6 
KidZone Fees 2025-2026 
The 2025-2026 KidZone program rates were approved as presented. 
10.7 
Bid Award: Solid Waste Collection 
The bid from Allied Services/Republic Services for solid waste 
collection and recycling services throughout the district in the 5-year 
contract amount of $271,145.86, the lowest cost and best bid 
received, was approved. 
10.8 
Bid Award: Box Truck 
The purchase of a Degel Isuzu 16’ box truck from Degel Truck Center in 
an amount not to exceed $82,763 (price quotation plus back-up 
camera), pursuant to available co-op pricing, was approved. 
10.9 
Approval of Minutes 
3.4.25 Business Meeting Minutes were approved. 
 
11. 
Board Communications 
11.1 
Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports Board 
members share updates and information from meetings 
and events attended. 
12. 
Adjournment 
12.1 
The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m. 
That the Board of Education adjourn. 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 


 
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Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. 
Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben 
Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 6-0 
 
 
 
 
Stacy Siwak, Board President 
 
 
Chris Win, Board Secretary