Board of Directors Meeting, July 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

School Mission Statement: 

STRIDE Academy nurtures individuals while fostering leadership and empowering students to attain their highest potential in a family-centered environment. 

1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call

Conflict of Interest Declaration: No member of the board of directors, employee, officer, or agent of a charter school shall participate in selecting, awarding, or administering a contract if a conflict of interest exists. 

2. Approval of Agenda-

3. Swearing in New Directors and Organization of the Board- Sara Fromm and Aaron Lunblad

4. 1. Election of Officers for 2022-2023

       

   2. Treasurer

   3. Secretary

   4. Vice-Chair

   5. Chair

   6. Establish Board Committee Assignments for 2023-2024

   7. Board Members Conflict of Interest Disclosure & Governance Assurances

4. Consent Agenda- 

A consent agenda is a streamlined approach to handling routine matters in meetings, allowing multiple items to be approved together without extensive discussion or debate, saving time for more important topics. Board members have the option to pull specific items from the consent agenda for separate consideration by indicating their request during the meeting.

1. Approval of June 15, 2023 Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of the June 2023 Finance Report

3. Approval of Board Meeting Schedule for 23-24 School Year

4. Approval of Carrie Essig, Project-Based Art Specialist, 2023-2024

5. Acceptance of Resignation, Sue Janey, ML Teacher

6. Approval of Emily Potvin, Grade K Teacher 23-24 School Year

7. Approval of Updated Crisis Management Plan 2023-2024

8. Approve Designation of Depositories: Choice Bank, St. Cloud Federal Credit Union

9. Authorized Signers at Banks: Board Chair - Sara Fromm, Executive Director - Eric Skanson, Treasurer - Tina Barak, Business Manager - Kelly Rimpila, Administrative Assistant - Mara Kramer

10. Delegation of Authority to make electronic funds transfers

    1. Board Chair, Board Treasurer, or Executive Director

    2. Kelly Rimpila, or her designee at BerganKDV

11. Designation of St. Cloud Times as the Official Newspaper of

12. Approve MDE Designations

    1. Designate MDE Identified Official With Authority (IOWA)-Dr. Eric Skanson

    2. Title Grant programs Authorized Representative- Angie Lichy

    3. Special Education Director-Marlene Grindland

13. Approve Craig Kepler of Best and Flanagan as Designation of school attorney(ies) and authorization for the Board Chair or Executive Director to access as needed.

14. Adopt Federal Mileage Rate reimbursement at $0.65

15. Authorize Administrative Assistant to Perform certain Duties of the Secretary

16. Authorization to use Facsimile Signatures

17. Authorize Business Manager as Treasurer’s Designee.

18. Confirm/appoint members of the board of directors of the Building Company

    1. Nathan Schwieters -Board Chair

    2. Monica Schraut -Director

    3. Neil Theisen-Treasurer

    4. Cory Heinen-Director 

5. Public Comment -   

The School Board welcomes input from community members and staff.

Each person addressing the council shall give their name for the record. Each person making a public comment is limited to three minutes. Comments should be kept courteous and professional and directed to the board.  After the speaker makes their statement, they will be seated without further comment, dialogue, or debate.

6. Reports

   1. Executive Director Report

      1. PUC/Stride Contract Goal Status

Continued reporting on PUC goal status from Executive Director Eric Skanson. Contract goals are created upon authorization and are on a three-year cycle.

2. STRIDE Annual Goals Reporting

Continued reporting on STRIDE Annual goal status from Executive Director Eric Skanson.  STRIDE Annual goals are created annually with the administrative team.

3. STRIDE Updates

   1. Sean Elder from Ten Square is Expected to Attend to give an update on the building expansion project.

The Executive Director will give updates about current programming and happenings at STRIDE Academy.

2. Principals' Reports

Angie Lichy

Elementary Principal Angie Lichy will report and update on the K-4 Programming. 

Nathan Schwieters

Middle School Principal, Nathan Schwieters, will report and update on 5-8 Programming.

3. Standing Committee Reports

   1. Academic Excellence Committee

   2. Governance

   3. Finance -No Report/ No July Meeting

7. Unfinished Business

   1. Policy Series 700, Second Reading

      1. ACTION:  Recommend Approval of Series 700 policy updates for: 701, 701.1, 702,  709, 714, 721, 722

This is the second reading of policy series 700.  The individual policies are listed.  Approval of these policies means they will be updated in our policy manual with edits presented.

8. New Business

   1. Board Policy Series 800, 900 First Reading 

This is the first reading of policy series 800, 900.  Board members should review changes and follow up with any questions to be presented to the Governance Committee.  The second reading will follow at the next scheduled board meeting.

2. New Positions:  

   1. Building Substitute 0.80 FTE

   2. Fundraising, Donation, and Grant Writing Coordinator 1.0 FTE

      1. Approve Job Description

      2. Approve the Addition of Position

3. Announcements

   1. New Board Member Training Opportunities

   2. Special Meeting: August 7-10?

   3. Next Meeting: August 17, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.

4. Adjourn