April 24, 2024 Meeting Minutes

Board of Education Business Meeting 
School District of Clayton 
April 24, 2024 Meeting Minutes 
 
Members Present: 
 
Ms. Stacy Siwak –President 
Ms. Chris Win –Secretary 
Mr. Jason Growe –Treasurer  
Mr. Gary Pierson –Director 
Mr. Leo Human – Director 
Ms. Pam Lyss-Lerman - Director 
 
Members Absent: 
Ms. Kim Hurst –Vice President 
 
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 7:03 p.m. 
Ms. Kim Hurst was absent due to a work commitment. The absence was excused. 
 
Action: 1.02 Adoption of Agenda 
Adopt the agenda as posted. 
Motion by Chris Win, second by Jason Growe. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
2. Recognizing Our Own 
Information: 2.01 Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science 
The Board of Education recognized Lavanya Mani for 2nd place in English, Logan Huyette for 2nd place in Chemistry, Yahia Said and 
Saahil Doshi for 3rd place (tied) in Chemistry, and Nate Brown for 3rd place in Computer Science, the top five finishers of the Academic 
Challenge Engineering and Science. 
 
3. Public Comments 
Information: 3.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings 
No public comments were submitted. 
 
4. Superintendent Communications 
Information: 4.01 Superintendent Communications 
Superintendent, Dr. Nisha Patel, provided an update to the Board members and community. 
 
5. Student Representative to the Board 
Information: 5.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update 
Mohini Mahajan, the 2023-2024 Student Representative to the Board, provided an update to the Board members and the 
community. 


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6. Presentation 
Information: 6.01 Professional Learning 
Board members received a presentation and information regarding the overview of professional learning in the district and the new 
long-range goals. 
 
7. Action 
Action: 7.01 Meramec Elementary Building Renovations 
This motion is for constructing the flexible use rooms only (for potential use as classrooms):  
Authorize a construction contract with ISC Contracting for construction of flexible use space at Meramec Elementary for the sum of 
$268,353, the lowest cost bid. 
Motion by Chris Win, second by Jason Growe. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
Action: 7.02 Nurse Salary Structure 
That the Board of Education approve the Nurse Salary Structure as presented. 
Motion by Chris Win, second by Jason Growe. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
Action: 7.03 Classified Staff Pay/Salary Structure 
That the Board of Education approve the Classified Staff Pay/Salary Structure as presented. 
Motion by Chris Win, second by Jason Growe. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
8. Consent Agenda 
Action (Consent): 8.01 Consent Agenda Items 8.02 through 8.07 
Motion to approve consent agenda items 8.02 through 8.07. 
Motion by Chris Win, second by Jason Growe. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human 
 
8.02 Memorandum of Understanding - St Louis Virtual Campus (STLVC) 
8.03 Memorandum of Understanding - All In Coalition 
8.04 March 2024 Financial Reporting 
8.05 March 2024 Disbursement Report 
8.06 Personnel 
8.07 Approval of Minutes 
 
9. Board Committees 
Information: 9.01 Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports 
Ms. Chris Win provided an update on the Safety & Security meeting. 
Ms. Stacy Siwak provided an update on the Parent/Teacher Organization meeting. 
Ms. Stacy Siwak and Ms. Pam Lyss-Lerman attended the Clayton Education Foundation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. 
Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Chris Win, Mohini, and Dr. Patel are currently interviewing for the 2024-2025 Student Representative to the 
Board of Education. 
Ms. Chris Win reminded the other board members about the legislative updates from MSBA and the importance of involvement in 


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legislation that affects education. During the discussion, there was support for Dr. Patel to send a letter (form letter provided by 
MASA - Missouri Association of School Administrators) to the Governor to ask him to veto SB727 that has passed both the House and 
Senate and is currently awaiting his signature. There was also mention that this item should be placed on the agenda for information 
and/or action, however, due to the time constraints it was deemed an emergency to discuss and move forward with it. 
 
 
10. Adjournment 
Action, Procedural: 10.01 Adjournment 
That the Board of Education adjourn. 
Motion by Chris Win, second by Jason Growe. 
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 
Yes: 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 24, 2024