REMINDER : Maryland School discussion meeting tonight

The Clayton Board of Education will be meeting to discuss (not vote) on the Maryland School property.  Everyone is encouraged to attend and help spread the word.  A large turnout could impact their discussion.

Tonight, - Wednesday May 24th

7 pm

#2 Mark Twain Drive

May 8th Meeting - Share Your Thoughts on the Future of Maryland School

Monday, May 8, 2017,  7 pm - 8:30 pm

LOCATION:  Board Room at the School District's Administrative Center

#2 Mark Twain Circle

Clayton, MO  63105

* You can RSVP at https://goo.gl/forms/Nv1FFvQHvclOSiFQ2

Chris Tennill, Chief Communications Officer from the Clayton School District, would like to invite residents to provide high-level feedback from our Old Town community about options for next steps with the Maryland School property.  They would like to hear from members of the Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Association, particularly those who live close to Maryland School, about their thoughts for the future use of the property. This, along with the survey that was sent out last week, will be one of several data points the Board of Education will use to make a decision about next steps for the property.  Another link to the survey is below for those of you who want to take it.

Share Your Thoughts on the Future of the Maryland School Property

The District last used Maryland School as an elementary school in 1980. Since being closed as an elementary school, the school and its grounds have been used as: rental property to a private preschool/elementary school (Clayton Academy), a temporary site for the District’s early childhood education program during construction and a temporary home for The Wilson School after a fire. A sale of the property fell through last year when the buyer could not obtain the necessary rezoning.

Review helpful background information before you take the survey.

The survey will ask you to evaluate the following four options as well as provide you with an opportunity to suggest your own ideas. The options on the survey, which are based on options developed by the District's Long-Term Financial Planning Committee, include:

• Renovate the building for potential future use by the District or an outside entity.
• Make only needed repairs to the building and retain the entire property for potential future use.
• Selling the entire property to be developed. (Current R-2 zoning allows for single-family homes.)
• Sell the six out-lots (for single-family homes). Retain the remaining two acres for potential future use. This would include razing the building, creating green space with the remaining two acres, which could be used for potential future use or eventually sold for single family homes.

Click here to take the survey.

Hanley Park Planning Meeting - May 1st

The City of Clayton would like to invite you to join the Parks & Recreation Commission at their next meeting on Monday, May 1^st at 6:00 pm in Hanley Park. The Commission will discuss potential plans for the newly acquired property on the west side of the park as well as gather any suggestions you might have to improve the park.   They will meet by the Pavilion (weather permitting) or inside if necessary.   In particular, they would like to discuss the location for a gate on the west end of the property as well as a path to connect that entrance to the other paths in the park.  

 

If you are unable to attend the meeting but would like to provide input please feel free to contact Patty DeForrest, Director of Parks & Recreation at pdeforrest@claytonmo.gov or 314-290-8464. 

BOE Meeting Regarding Maryland School Property Options

NOTIFICATION TO OLD TOWN CLAYTON RESIDENTS FROM CHRIS TENNILL:

Board of Education Meeting (open to public)
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
7:00 p.m.
Admin Building
Board Room
#2 Mark Twain Circle
Clayton, MO 63105

The Board of Education will be discussing future options for the Maryland School property at their meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29. These options range from keeping the property as is to selling it all for single family housing to selling a portion of the property and razing the building, with a few others in between.

Link to agenda HERE. 

Chris Tennill, APR
Chief Communications Officer
School District of Clayton

Old Town Clayton residents are encouraged to join NextDoor

Taylor Park Dedication Event - Wednesday 9/7

Tell your neighbors and join others at this free Old Town Clayton celebration event in Taylor Park!

Save the date - Annual Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Association Meeting – Wednesday, September 21st, 2016

Dear Old Town Clayton Neighbors,

Mark your calendars and plan to attend our ‘Annual Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Meeting’ on Wednesday, September 21st, 7 pm - 8:30 pm, at St. Joseph Parish Hall.

Clayton city officials will speak about current community issues, developments, and their impact on our neighborhood. Featured speakers include Clayton Mayor Harold Sanger, City Manager Craig Owens, Ward III Aldermen, Mark Winings and Alex Berger III, Police Chief Kevin Murphy, and Fire Chief Mark Thorp. 

Following all presentations, there will be a comments and question session and attendance prize announcements. You must be present to win.  Don’t miss this opportunity to attend our neighborhood’s popular and informative event!

If you haven’t already joined our free neighborhood network on NextDoor,com, I encourage you to do so. I invite you to check it out at https://nextdoor.com/invite/nvfqymwxyjhxqeckpcrd  To date, we have 217 Old Town residents signed up as members.  Ask your neighbors how they like it.

Let me know in advance if you have any particular talking points you want addressed at our meeting by our city officials. Thanks!

Regards,

Cheryl Verde

President, Old Town Clayton Neighborhood Association

Coffee with a Cop Event - August 25th

Volunteer Training Event for new Clayton Heritage Center (opening June 1st!)

CLAYTON CENTURY FOUNDATION

Wednesday, May 18
7:00 pm
Center of Clayton, 50 Gay Ave, Clayton, MO 63105

MESSAGE FROM THE CLAYTON HISTORY SOCIETY:

Are you interested in local history? The Clayton Century Foundation is seeking volunteers to help interpret our local history. Open to the public on June 1st, the Clayton Heritage Center for Historical Research located in the lobby of the Center of Clayton will be a wonderful asset to our community.

Volunteers are essential in order to sharing this important resource with our friends and neighbors. And it's our goal to make volunteering as enjoyable for you as it is valuable for us.

If you have enthusiasm, good customer service skills, enjoy history and exploring cultural organizational environments and are a lifelong learner, then volunteering at the Heritage Center may be for you.

We seek volunteers from diverse backgrounds to help tell the story of all Claytonians. From greeting visitors to working behind the scenes, every volunteer brings meaning to the work that they do.

Please email CCF History or leave message at (314) 467-0712 to register as a volunteer and attend this special training event.

Developer Terminates Maryland School Contract

March 2, 2016 - From the Clayton School District eNews Special Edition: 

Love Investment Company (Love) has terminated its contract to purchase the Maryland School property from the School District of Clayton. The proposed Maryland School Town Homes development, which had its re-zoning petition denied by Clayton's Plan Commission a few weeks ago, would have generated about $400,000 of new annual tax revenue. Love's plans for the project included building 25 attached, luxury, single-family townhomes on the property.

"We appreciate the effort Love put forth in attempting to make this project happen as it represented the highest and best use for that property, and we respect and understand their decision," said Chief Financial Officer Mary Jo Gruber. "In terms of next steps for the property, the Board of Education will continue to evaluate options for the Maryland School property and will keep the community updated as they move through that process."

- Chris Tennill

Clayton School District