February 7, 2024

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This is a transcript of the Clayton, MO Board of Education meeting held February 7, 2024. Excerpts cover public and board remarks, presentations on district topics, and routine board business. Specific items in the excerpts include discussion of Proposition O (a district measure), remarks about athletics and a district partnership, references to budget or levy figures, and formal motions and votes by board members recorded during the meeting.

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This document is the minutes of the School District of Clayton Board of Education business meeting held February 7, 2024. It lists attendees (board members, district administrators, and a student representative), records adoption of the posted agenda, notes that no public comments were submitted, and records a student representative update. The board approved a consent agenda covering items 7.02–7.17 (including wellness center consulting, grant matters, financial reports and disbursements for November and December 2023, surplus property, gym floor refinish and bleacher replacement, signage change order, 2024–2025 early childhood tuition, donations, a Truman State University MOU, personnel matters, and approval of minutes) with a unanimous vote; the meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

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Board of Education Business Meeting School District of Clayton February 7, 2024 Meeting Minutes

Members Present:

Ms. Amy Rubin – President Ms. Stacy Siwak –Vice President Mr. Gary Pierson –Secretary Ms. Kim Hurst – Treasurer Mr. Jason Wilson – Director Mr. Jason Growe – Director Ms. Chris Win – 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 The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.

Action: 1.02 Adoption of Agenda Adopt the agenda as posted. Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Stacy Siwak. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe

2. Recognizing Our Own Information: 2.01 Bus Driver Appreciation Board members recognized the bus drivers Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corporation (VICC) and School District of Clayton school bus drivers.

3. Public Comment 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 district update to the board members, audience, and the community.

5. Student Representative to the Board Information: 5.01 Student Representative to the Board of Education - Update Student representative Mohini Mahajan provided an update to the board members, audience, and the community

6. Presentation Information: 6.01 Wellness Center Update Board members received an update on the Wellness Center, including the timeline of events and the upcoming opening day.

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7. Consent Items Action (Consent): 7.01 Consent Agenda 7.02 through 7.17 That the Board of Education approve the consent agenda for agenda items 7.02 through 7.17 Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Stacy Siwak. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe  7.02 Wellness Center & Programming - Approval of Continuation of Consultant Services  7.03 Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Preschool Development Grant Birth to Five  7.04 November 2023 Financial Reporting  7.05 November 2023 Disbursement Report  7.06 December 2023 Financial Reporting  7.07 December 2023 Disbursement Report  7.08 Amend Flexible Benefit Plan (Section 125) Documents  7.09 Surplus Property Declaration  7.10 Clayton High School Stuber Gym Floor Refinish  7.11 Clayton High School Stuber Gym Bleachers Replacement  7.12 Change Order: Wayfinding Signage  7.13 Early Childhood Tuition 2024-2025  7.14 Donations  7.15 Memorandum of Understanding - Truman State University Agreement  7.16 Personnel  7.17 Approval of Minutes

8. Board Communications Information: 8.01 Committee, Community and Liaison Reports Gary Pierson provided an update on the Parks & Recreation meetings he attended. Jason Growe shared information from the Clayton Education Foundation meeting he attended. Chris Win provided information regarding the Safety Committee meeting. Chris Win attended the Teaching Advisory Council meeting and provided an update from the meeting. Jason Wilson attended the Equity Committee meeting and shared information from the meeting. Chris Win provided information to the board about the walk-through she participated in at the Family Center.

9. Adjournment Action, Procedural: 9.01 Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. That the Board of Education adjourn. Motion by Gary Pierson, second by Stacy Siwak. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yes: Amy Rubin, Kimberly Hurst, Stacy Siwak, Gary Pierson, Jason Wilson, Chris Win, Jason Growe

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___________________________________________ Amy Rubin, Board President

Gary Pierson, Board Secretary

Date: February 7, 2024

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