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Ellie Gund, a Clayton alum and public‑school teacher, said the ADL’s definition of antisemitism “includes that any criticism of the state of Israel is in itself antisemitic,” and argued that the district’s partnership precludes legitimate critique of governments. “By precluding criticism of Israel, the school district of Clayton is putting themselves out of alignment with what their Jewish students probably believe,” Gund said.

Frances Pierce, who said she serves on the Clayton Equity Commission, said she researched the ADL and found it “is not a neutral organization” and criticized the partnership for emphasizing one set of concerns while, she said, other forms of racism against Black students have been overlooked.

Jessica (no last name provided), a CHS graduate and current Clayton resident, said she feared the ADL’s presence would chill open dialogue about Israel and Palestine in classrooms and noted that the National Education Association voted in June to cut ties with the ADL. “This partnership with the ADL is a step backwards,” Jessica said, asking the board whether other training sources were considered and whether Arab and Muslim students were taken into account.

The board chair reminded the public that the district does not respond during public comment but will follow up by email. Superintendent Dr. Patel said staff would respond to commenters after the meeting.

Board members did not take immediate action on the ADL partnership at the meeting. The district’s existing partnerships — including relationships with local temples, the Holocaust Museum and high‑school Jewish student groups — were also mentioned by commenters who said the district supports Jewish students; at the same time, commenters urged more neutral or inclusive programming that addresses multiple forms of bias.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","9/3/25 Board of Education Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Several public commenters asked the Clayton School District to reconsider mandatory training with the Anti‑Defamation League (ADL), saying the ADL stifles legitimate criticism of Israel and is not neutral; the board noted public comment will be followed up by email.","taxTitle","CLAYTON , School Districts, Missouri","taxId",67282,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476830,"Clayton begins two‑year technology self study; staff to recommend device plan next spring",0,3777000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5716577-a3bb5d68663a07dfa226c16a8e20b939&start=3777&end=3777","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5716577-a3bb5d68663a07dfa226c16a8e20b939/thumbnail_3777000.jpg","/articles/6476830/CLAYTON/School-Districts/Missouri/Clayton-begins-twoyear-technology-self-study-staff-to-recommend-device-plan-next-spring","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476830-c5a65e8676bf9bc7ab7b0133d69443c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770810171&Signature=IuTRQ29329u3NRcr7nRmMJmq7TpMnoWYzWNSs94DDLogsHTJUDBnXqyhG8NkjB3SR0jQnTo~xSZlWU8F-DR21wB5DZpeY0j8WD6vWQC5-BDxTSOPaTWxe11FSvAeXbGhM-UK2mR~cNgbp1EB0ndDHIzvJe8-tgqknCIAY6vIw0Q-hxxou1cUkpIilEFZRBg4oc6QSebHRKc3bz3G8BgRzB~LvahK4QEznXGMcM8GZHdqP4PLRv~Emwkdna18yywJyGc0y6DVeApUXFUj~l~ylMTkW5nFiPM251bgIbPC2mhc23W3OXRLVCJn3ssCK8yW7DfiEL3M4kABscAWUkxvaw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District leaders presented the opening phase of a two‑year technology self study and told the board they will return in spring with a device recommendation and implementation plan.

Luke, who led the presentation, said the study will examine both pedagogical uses of technology and the technical infrastructure that supports devices. “We plan to come to the board with a device recommendation this spring,” Luke said. The self study will include site visits, audits, stakeholder input and an infrastructure analysis that covers cybersecurity and student privacy.

Luke described the device fleet history: carts of mixed devices recommended in 2016, a 1:1 Chromebook/iPad deployment during the pandemic, and a typical replacement cycle of four to five years. He noted that Chromebooks are web‑centric and sometimes do not meet the needs of courses requiring more processing power or specialized software; the district maintains fixed labs to meet those needs.

Public comment that evening raised the issue of classroom screen time and intentionality. Mead Greenberg, who identified themself as a parent, urged the district to prioritize purposeful technology use in elementary classrooms. “If we are going to pull our children's attention into a screen … I want those experiences to really be worth it,” Mead said during public comment.

Board members and staff discussed the relationship between the technology study and curriculum work, with the superintendent and curriculum staff indicating the study will inform a refreshed district technology philosophy and guidance on balance and equity. Luke also said AI and its role in classrooms will be a focus area for policy and practice during the self study.

The board did not vote on technology policy at the meeting; the presentation was an informational step in a multi‑year review that staff said will culminate in recommendations tied to budgets and implementation timelines.","The district opened a two‑year technology self study focused on teaching and learning, device fleet replacement, cybersecurity and a planned device recommendation in spring; public comment called for intentional, limited screen use for young learners.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476835,"Board approves Paragon architecture contract; district moves forward with facilities master plan and bond survey",3240,1850000,5090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5716577-a3bb5d68663a07dfa226c16a8e20b939&start=1850&end=5090","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5716577-a3bb5d68663a07dfa226c16a8e20b939/thumbnail_1850000.jpg","/articles/6476835/CLAYTON/School-Districts/Missouri/Board-approves-Paragon-architecture-contract-district-moves-forward-with-facilities-master-plan-and-bond-survey","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476835-3ee6e58fb3178cc3c988e04733291601/orig.mp4?Expires=1770810171&Signature=V4Vfcp-6tz8D5W2E4-10IQCdMJKm2qL1kd0Wq3Fp7~sYG7PQylE4r8GYt1LGVVChG6Xb30gq6n2JYgKVeaambJa-IRTWdFGbD8pvz-7J1WqR6Z~vSJH8laFRZSoOjX9rSGDU2Xn5H~4cHaAssrFGXQSnqwGam1VpWE-qzt4L8zCqkEl2vt21Ka1mLWQBanYZXLPF7R6aVbj-sF71-DcIGExSyM13qhe-CVHu5FmJQsFFxxl-WGBsAHmOTbiqRFjAeUGm60zS8tPiUElJq3GgYKExuVc7laOguFvcte-ddVF1eqOq0xwh0wWiY68DQ6xUQwdgGqPcQKcfqKw9Eph7tg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School District of Clayton Board of Education approved a contract with Paragon Architecture — with Perkins and Will named as a design collaborator — to provide architectural services for an academic wing addition at Clayton High School and renovation or reconstruction work at the district’s three elementary schools.

John, a district representative, told the board the contract had been negotiated with legal review and that key issues addressed included code compliance, limits on professional liability and fee adjustments tied to construction cost drivers. “This document has had many changes,” John said, summarizing the negotiation process; the board approved the contract on a voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Earlier in the meeting, the board received a presentation from Excellence K‑12 (survey vendor) on a planned random‑digit‑dial telephone survey the district will run to assess public support for potential bond projects. Rick, the vendor representative, told the board the survey will call 300 people and will be weighted to match the district population; he said that approach yields a roughly 5.6 percent margin of error. “We’re going to do a random digit telephone survey of 300 individuals,” Rick said.

Rick described the survey’s sections: brand (district perception), civic mindedness, detailed project questions for up to four candidate projects, tax‑tolerance measures framed as dollar impact on an owner of an average home, communications channels, and demographics. The firm also will run companion online surveys for staff, parents and the general public; the phone calls will begin about Sept. 12 and conclude Sept. 26, with initial results due to the district the week of Sept. 29 and an executive summary around Oct. 3.

Board members asked about the sample (registered voters vs. likely voters) and the firm noted its practice of using random digit dialing to provide a projectable, balanced sample; one board member cautioned the community’s turnout patterns on bond years may differ from other jurisdictions.

District officials said the facilities master‑plan process will include multiple community workshops this fall, concept designs from the architect team, and a phone and online survey to collect resident input before the board decides next steps. The board has prioritized elementary school work, a Clayton High School CTE addition, and athletic fields as initial focus areas for the long‑range plan.

No bond measure was placed on the ballot at the meeting; the presentations and contracts position the district to develop options and pricing as community engagement continues.","The board approved a contract with Paragon Architecture (with Perkins and Will as collaborator) for elementary renovations and a CHS academic wing addition, and heard a presentation about a district‑commissioned phone survey to test bond support.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476840,"Clayton Board approves district curriculum updates including new AMP course",1161,2723000,3884000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5716577-a3bb5d68663a07dfa226c16a8e20b939&start=2723&end=3884","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5716577-a3bb5d68663a07dfa226c16a8e20b939/thumbnail_2723000.jpg","/articles/6476840/CLAYTON/School-Districts/Missouri/Clayton-Board-approves-district-curriculum-updates-including-new-AMP-course","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476840-b5320d3a232ba966264c1784495dd95c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770810171&Signature=Ziah7dE0AttpLslZvZgjZ4SI7ra~SWBZiwTgx5Nw1D-uZ79RHV2QFL9CYUWjmBm3fgBdggGm34oD35VOqioS5msieHsPrYSDaIlXEcjGN9gr2jyOfOjMcmZSavJI2uOqu-VJ6kyRVsjBKksRoWhZ8-oKZcwB~0wumz7qDXYjpkiC1XiHLMwakX1pUABXOhL6asLRBGqcvhs01BJPSb6tZ5iMC~XZ~UwgGPYZdfN28r0jBGEi1VvfpkjhaS-AMm6huz6QLvjR4pQ8AUkcFKrHdVNrjsQiNe-wpzdDlxAj6dXOTu~USascAzp9x4iVglrfDHDYboRZItTOk35~PA9CWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School District of Clayton Board of Education voted to approve the district curriculum for the year, including new courses and revisions across grade levels.

The board approved a package of curriculum updates presented by Dr. Garganigo, who described the district’s six‑year review cycle and said the board would be asked annually to review and approve district‑developed curriculum. “Policy IF, states the following things and, we're really gonna focus mainly on bullets 2 and 3 tonight,” Dr. Garganigo said as he introduced the materials.

Among the changes the board approved: a new two‑period, team‑taught AMP (algebra + business) course that pairs college‑prep Algebra I with a business component; complete rewrites of middle‑school literacy to increase reading and writing volume; completion of compacted accelerated middle‑school math sequences; new and revised world‑language and Latin materials; and the reinstatement of musical theater and technical theater as in‑school courses at Clayton High School.

Dr. Garganigo described AMP as a combined algebra and business course in which students run a school store and tackle algebra concepts through real‑world applications. He told the board the course is open to any student ready for College Prep Algebra I and will run as a two‑period block.

Board members praised the direction of the curriculum work. One board member said the phrase “increasing the volume of reading and writing” was important to communicate to constituents concerned about literacy levels. Student board representative Nina described classroom visits and student feedback and said the district’s phone policy appears to be restoring in‑school socialization and classroom focus.

Chris moved approval; the motion was seconded and passed on a voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Superintendent Dr. Patel and curriculum staff said the approved curriculum materials and documents will be published online and will guide professional development and instruction during the school year.

The board also heard that humanities groups (literacy, social studies, world language, fine arts) will come forward in spring with long‑range goals and associated financial estimates tied to the six‑year review cycle.","The Board approved the district’s annual curriculum package, including a new team‑taught AMP algebra/business course, middle‑school literacy rewrites to increase reading and writing volume, and reinstatement of musical theater courses at CHS.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6476844,"Clayton Board adopts resolution condemning antisemitism",203,8183000,8386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5716577-a3bb5d68663a07dfa226c16a8e20b939&start=8183&end=8386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5716577-a3bb5d68663a07dfa226c16a8e20b939/thumbnail_8183000.jpg","/articles/6476844/CLAYTON/School-Districts/Missouri/Clayton-Board-adopts-resolution-condemning-antisemitism","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476844-8e365772fb0ba995bc7ef3d88aebdfcd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770810171&Signature=S9Ofs2wDRTU7EyEybKgfp1u1pWvb4r9xznhQCu7KMHSw~Ay25Uf3haQWnV1fvpWRN8Alep5pykMYHGMgC7n-fk~aMITwHJDt0HCGG-lJ9lUad8am9GL4ViBQKDVuer2jlBz-6jQoibI04fUMso~by5y31fcSyKLuEyp~-qdIGget9NAWEgSlZpOKFHbt7NwUJlSFProgFrMbZDn9ZHOfy4WBSg7OdCvp6h-T4ro05sreMhdV70d9qGshTFN5QldGIUncm7smi5zlXMuoaRQ9204CwDMBG8Z6X31KLsFwDNqoCOgs8hRsLMzP5NgjA-7xEwkpVC15O9LC9wNQz9rMWg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The School District of Clayton Board of Education on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning antisemitism and committing the district to measures aimed at preventing and addressing hate speech, harassment and discrimination.

The resolution, read aloud before the vote, states the board “condemns antisemitism in our schools and community,” affirms support for Jewish students, staff and families, and calls for implementation of ‘‘enhanced anti‑hate curriculum, professional learning opportunities, educational community programs, and academic programming for students.”

Board members said the resolution responds to local and national incidents. Dr. Patel, the superintendent, provided background before the motion, saying the board drafted the document in light of antisemitic incidents in the district and broader rise in antisemitism. “In light of antisemitism, we saw less spring physically on our own school building and what happened in our own community in August,” Dr. Patel said during her remarks.

Chris, a board member who moved adoption, read the motion and the board voted by voice. The motion passed with no recorded opposition.

The board said the signed resolution will be posted with other district resolutions on the district website and added that the district will track and respond to reported incidents through its established reporting protocols.

The resolution does not name specific instances; it affirms general commitments to “policies, practices, and education that promote respect, safety, and inclusion.”

The board did not take additional immediate policy action at the meeting beyond adopting the resolution, but members said they expect to continue work on curriculum and reporting protocols that were mentioned in the text.

Officials said the document will be finalized and signed following the meeting and will be part of the district’s public record.","The School District of Clayton Board of Education unanimously adopted a resolution condemning antisemitism and called for enhanced education and protocols to address incidents in schools and the community.","actionData","errors"]

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