April 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes

Board of Education Business Meeting 
Election Results, Oath of Office, Election of Officers 
School District of Clayton 
April 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes 
 
Members Present: 
 
Ms. Stacy Siwak –Vice President/President 
Mr. Gary Pierson –Secretary/Director 
Ms. Kim Hurst – Treasurer/Vice President 
Mr. Jason Growe – Director/Treasurer  
Ms. Chris Win – Director/Secretary 
Mr. Leo Human – Director 
Ms. Pam Lyss-Lerman - 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 
Mohini Mahajan – 23/24 Student Representative to the Board 
Heike Janis – Executive Assistant to Superintendent/Board of 
Education 
 
1. Business Meeting – 7:00 p.m. 
Information: 1.01 Adequate Notice/Call to Order 
Call to Order 
Information, Procedural: 1.01 Statement of Adequate Notice 
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. 
 
 
Action: 1.02 Adoption of Agenda 
Adopt the agenda as posted. 
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Jason Growe. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe 
Not Present at Vote: Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
 
2. Election Results 
Information, Procedural: 2.01 Election Results 
Board Vice President, Stacy Siwak, read the unofficial election results. 
 
 
Action, Procedural: 2.02 Adjourn Board Sine Die 
That the Board of Education adjourn the Board sine die. 
Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Stacy Siwak. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe 
Not Present at Vote: Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
 
Procedural: 2.03 Oath of Office - Leo Human 
Mr. Leo Human was sworn in as a Board of Education Director by Jason Growe. 


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Procedural: 2.04 Oath of Office - Pam Lyss-Lerman 
Mrs. Pam Lyss-Lerman was sworn in as a Board of Education Director by Ms. Chris Win. 
 
 
3. Election of Officers 
Action, Procedural: 3.01 Election of President 
That the Board of Education elect a president. 
Ms. Stacy Siwak was nominated for President by Chris Win. 
There were no other nominations. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
 
Action, Procedural: 3.02 Election of Vice President 
That the Board of Education elect a vice president. 
Ms. Kim Hurst was nominated for Vice President by Jason Growe. 
There were no other nominations. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
 
Action, Procedural: 3.03 Election of Board Secretary 
That the Board of Education elect a secretary. 
Ms. Chris Win was nominated for Secretary by Stacy Siwak. 
There were no other nominations. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
 
Action, Procedural: 3.04 Election of Board Treasurer 
That the Board of Education elect a treasurer. 
Mr. Jason Growe was nominated for PresidentTreasurer by Kim Hurst. 
There were no other nominations. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
 
4. Recognizing Our Own 
Information: 4.01 CHS Dance Marathon 
The Board of Education recognized the student sponsors Addy Whitesell and Julia Mann as well as the activity sponsor Claire Todaro 
for their fundraising efforts. The group raised over $47,000 for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. 
 
 
Information: 4.02 PAC.ED Inclusion Awards 
The Board of Education recognized the PAC.ED award recipients. 
 
 
 
 


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5. Public Comments 
Information: 5.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings 
There were no public comments at the meeting. 
 
 
6. Action 
Action: 6.01 Long-Range Facility Master Plan Consultant 
Approve an agreement with Paragon Architecture for facility master planning and community engagement for a not to exceed fee 
of $264,000, as presented. 
Motion by Chris Win, second by Kimberly Hurst. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
Action: 6.02 Meramec Elementary Building Renovations 
After discussion and question and answers no motion was made to take action on this agenda item. 
This agenda item will be added to the April 24, 2024 Board meeting agenda for consideration. 
 
Action: 6.03 Re-Approval - Policy BBFA - Board Member Conflict of Interest Policy 
To approve the re-adoption of Policy BBFA - Board Member Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure 
Motion by Chris Win, second by Stacy Siwak. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
7. Consent Agenda 
Action (Consent): 7.01 Consent Agenda Items 7.02 through 7.09. 
Resolution: Motion to approve consent agenda items 7.02 through 7.09. 
Motion by Chris Win, second by Kimberly Hurst. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
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7.02 Counseling Curriculum 
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7.03 School District of Clayton Social Work Department Self Study & Goals 
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7.04 Brown School Practicum Affiliation Agreement 
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7.05 Captain Elementary Wheelchair Lift Replacements 
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7.06 Kitchen Hood Inspections and Maintenance 
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7.07 Surplus Property Declaration 
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7.08 Personnel 
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7.09 Approval of Minutes 
 
8. Board Committees 
Information: 8.01 Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports 
Amy Rubin, Chris Win, and Stacy Siwak attended the MSBA Legislative Advocacy Day sponsored by MSBA on April 9, 2024. The board 
team had an opportunity to network with board members from across the state and later in the day attended meetings with 
legislators who represent Clayton. 
Stacy Siwak provided information regarding the calendar committee meeting. 
Jason Growe thanked Jason Wilson for serving six (6) years on the Board of Education. 
 
 


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9. Adjournment 
Action, Procedural: 9.01 Adjournment 
That the Board of Education adjourn. 
The meeting adjourned at 8:53 p.m. 
Motion by Chris Win, second by Kimberly Hurst. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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                 Stacy Siwak, Board President            
 
 
Chris Win, Board Secretary  
 
   Date: April 10, 2024