August 14 2024 Meeting Minutes
Board of Education Business Meeting
School District of Clayton
August 14, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Members Present:
Ms. Stacy Siwak –President
Ms. Kim Hurst –Vice President
Ms. Chris Win –Secretary
Mr. Jason Growe –Treasurer
Mr. Leo Human – Director
Dr. Pamela Lyss-Lerman - Director
Members Absent:
Mr. Gary Pierson –Director
Non-Voting Attendees:
Dr. Nisha Patel – Superintendent
Dr. Milena Garganigo – Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and
Learning
Dr. Kelly Sollberger – Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Dr. Cameron Poole – Chief Officer of Equity, Inclusion &
Accountability
John Brazeal, Chief Financial Officer
Jeff Puls – Chief Communications Officer
Luke Heitert – Chief Communications Officer/Safety & Security Liaison
Lucia Lerena – 24/25 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
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Mr. Gary Pierson was absent.
Action: 1.02 Adoption of Agenda
Adopt the agenda as posted.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Kim Hurst.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human
2. Public Comments
Information: 3.01 Public Participation at Board Meetings
No public comments were submitted.
3. Superintendent Communications
Information: 4.01 Superintendent Communications
Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent, provided an update to the board members and the community.
4. Student Representative to the Board
Information: 5.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update
Lucia Lerena, student representative to the Board of Education, shared with the Board of Education and the community information
about upcoming meetings with students across the district.
5. Policy
First Reading: 5.01 Policy BDC-Closed Meetings, Records, and Votes
Board members received the first reading of Policy BDC: Closed Meetings, Records, and Votes.
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6. Action
Action: 6.01 Cooperation Agreement Between the Board of Election Commission and The School District of Clayton
Approve a Resolution authorizing the Cooperation Agreement between the St Louis County Board of Elections Commission and The
School District of Clayton for the 2025 Municipal Election.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Kim Hurst.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human
Action: 6.02 Request for Nationally Certified School Nurse Stipend
Approve the addition of a stipend for school nurses who earn and/or maintain the Nationally Certified School Nurse credential.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Kim Hurst.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human
7. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent): 7.01 Consent Agenda Items 7.02 through 7.13
Motion to approve consent agenda items 7.02 through 7.13.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Kim Hurst.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human
7.02 Memorandum of Understanding – St Louis Community College
7.03 Approval of 2024-2025 Student Transportation Plan
7.04 Approval of 2024-2025 Bus Routes
7.05 Meal Pricing for the 2024-2025 School Year
7.06 2024-2025 Agreement with SSD Relating to Substitute Teachers
7.07 2024-2025 Budget Adjustment
7.08 May 2024 Financial Reporting
7.09 May 2024 Disbursement Report
7.10 June 2024 Financial Reporting
7.11 June 2024 Disbursement Report
7.12 Personnel
7.13 Minutes
8. Board Committees
Information: 8.01 Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports
Ms. Siwak spoke of the New Teacher breakfast and thanked fellow board members, including Lucia Lerena, for attending the
breakfast as well.
In an outreach effort, Ms. Siwak sent out a letter on behalf of the Board of Education to all the Trustees in the City of Clayton to share
information about how to stay informed through Board meetings.
Dr. Pam Lyss-Lerman shared information about the Equity Committee Retreat that was held during the summer.
Mr. Leo Human provided an update from the Parks & Recreation meeting.
Ms. Stacy Siwak concluded the reports by informing the Board members and the community that we have received Gary Pierson’s
letter of resignation from the Board of Education, effective August 14, 2024.
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10. Adjournment
Action, Procedural: 10.01 Adjournment
That the Board of Education adjourn.
The meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
Motion by Chris Win, second by Kimberly Hurst.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Chris Win, Jason Growe, Pam Lyss-Lerman, Leo Human
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Stacy Siwak, Board President
Chris Win, Board Secretary
Date: August 14, 2024