April 16, 2025 — Meeting Minutes
Page 1 of 7 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. Page 2 of 7 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. Page 3 of 7 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 Page 4 of 7 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 Page 5 of 7 $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 Page 6 of 7 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 Page 7 of 7 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