April 30, 2025 — Meeting Minutes

Board of Education Meeting - Apr 30 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 7:08 p.m. 
Present: Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Jason Growe, Mr. Leo Human, 
and Mr. Ben Beinfeld. 
Dr. Pam Lyss-Lerman joined virtually via Zoom. 
 
 
 
1.1 
Statement of Adequate Notice, Pledge of Allegiance 
Adequate Notice was provided. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 
 
 
1.2 
Adoption of Agenda 
 
 
 
Approve the agenda as posted. 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Jason 
Growe, Mr. Leo Human, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. 
Ben Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 7-0 
 
 
 
2. 
Recognizing Our Own 
 
 
 
2.1 
Ben Koster 
The Board of Education recognized Clayton High School senior Ben Koster 
for his outstanding dedication to the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council 
(MYAC). Ms. Darcy Cearley, a teacher at Clayton High School, spoke about 
Ben's commitment and service to the MYAC. 
 
 
3. 
Public Comment 
 
 
 
3.1 
Public Participation at Board Meetings 
We had two public comments regarding concerns with enforcement of the 
Personal Electronic Devices Policy. Public comments were given by Susan 
Brockhaus and Betsy Meyland-Smith. 
 
   


 
4. 
Superintendent Communication 
 
 
 
 
4.1 
Superintendent Communication 
Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent, provided an update to the Board of 
Education and community regarding the Long Range Facilities Master Plan 
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process.  
Superintendent Update 4-30-25 BOE meeting.pdf
  
 
 
5. 
Student Representative Update 
 
 
 
5.1 
Student Representative Update 
Lucia Lerena presented an update to the Board and the community. 
 
 
6. 
Presentations 
 
 
 
6.1 
Personal Electronic Devices 
Dr. Milena Garganigo, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, 
Dr. Dan Gutchewsky, Clayton High School Principal and Dr. Jamie Jordan, 
Wydown Middle School Principal presented updated information related to 
practices involving student access and use of personal electronic devices 
within the school day. 
Final Personal Electronic Devices Presentation 043025.pdf
  
 
 
6.2 
Success Ready Student Network (SRSN) 
Dr. Garganigo presented an update on the District membership and work in 
the state Success Ready Students Network (SRSN). She talked about next 
steps in the work and asked for approval of a new Board Resolution 
supporting the work of the SRSN including support for the District’s 
participation in a waiver request to replace the Missouri Assessment 
Program (MAP) with interim assessments. 
Updated SRSN BOE Presentation 043025.pdf
  
 
 
 
The Board approved the Success Ready Student Network Resolution as 
presented. 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Jason 
Growe, Mr. Leo Human, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. 
Ben Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 7-0 
 
 
 
7. 
Policy 
First readings of three policies were brought before the Board, and four policies had second 
readings.  
 
 
 
7.1 
1st Reading - Policy FFA: Memorials on Facilities and Grounds 
 


 
This was a first reading for rescinding Policy FFA. A second and final reading 
to rescind Policy FFA is anticipated May 14, 2025. 
20250430PolicyFFA-1stRead-agenda.pdf
  
 
7.2 
1st Reading - Policy KH: Public Gifts 
This was a first reading of the policy revision. A second reading and 
adoption of revised Policy KH is anticipated May 14, 2025. 
20250430PolicyKH-1stRead-agenda.pdf
  
 
 
7.3 
1st Reading - Policy KK: Visitors to District Property and Events 
This was a first reading of the policy revision. A second reading and 
adoption of revised Policy KK is anticipated May 14, 2025. 
20250430PolicyKK-1stRead-agenda.pdf
  
 
 
7.4 
Policy JEC: SCHOOL ADMISSIONS 2nd Reading 
This was a second reading of the policy revision. After some discussion, the 
motion was restated.   
Policy JEC School Admissions 2ndRead.pdf
  
 
 
 
Adopt Policy JEC: School Admissions subject to it being restated to read St. 
Louis Public Schools under section titled Entrance Ages. 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Jason 
Growe, Mr. Leo Human, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. 
Ben Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 7-0 
 
 
 
7.5 
Policy JECA: ELIGIBILITY TO ENROLL 2nd Reading 
No action. This item will return to the May 14, 2025 Agenda. 
Policy JECA ELIGIBILITY TO ENROLL 2ndRead.pdf
  
 
 
7.6 
Policy JO: STUDENT RECORDS 2nd Reading 
This was a second reading of the policy revision. 
Policy JO Student Records 2ndRead.pdf
  
 
 
 
Adopt Policy JO: Student Records with the proposed changes. 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Jason 
Growe, Mr. Leo Human, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. 
Ben Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 7-0 
 
 
 
 
7.7 
Policy JFCH: STUDENT ALCOHOL AND DRUG USE 2nd Reading 
This was a second reading of the policy revision. 
 


 
Policy JFCH Student Alcohol and Drug Use 2ndRead.pdf
  
 
 
Adopt Policy JFCH: Student Alcohol and Drug Use with the proposed 
changes. 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Jason 
Growe, Mr. Leo Human, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. 
Ben Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 7-0 
 
 
 
7.8 
Policy JHCD: ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATIONS TO STUDENTS 2nd Reading 
No action. This item will return to the May 14, 2025 Agenda. 
Policy JHCD Administration of Medications to Students 2ndRead.pdf
  
 
 
8. 
Consent Agenda 
 
 
 
8.1 
Requesting Board approval on consent agenda items as listed. 
 
 
 
Approve consent agenda items 8.1 through 8.5. 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Jason 
Growe, Mr. Leo Human, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. 
Ben Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 7-0 
 
 
 
8.2 
March 2025 Disbursement Report 
March 2025 disbursements were approved by the Board. 
 
 
8.3 
March 2025 Financial Reporting 
February 2025 Financial Report was approved by the Board. 
 
 
8.4 
Personnel 
Personnel actions were approved as presented. 
 
 
8.5 
Approval of Minutes  
4.16.25 Business Meeting Minutes were approved. 
 
 
9. 
Board Communications 
 
 
 
9.1 
Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports 
Board members shared updates and information from meetings and events 
attended. 
 
 
10. 
Adjournment 
 
 
 
10.1 
The meeting adjourned at 10:07 p.m. 
 
 
 
 That the Board of Education adjourn. 
Moved by: Ms. Chris Win 
 


 
Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe 
Aye 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Kim Hurst, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Jason 
Growe, Mr. Leo Human, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. 
Ben Beinfeld 
Motion Carries 7-0 
 
 
Stacy Siwak, Board President 
Chris Win, Board Secretary