Board of Directors Meeting, Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 6:00 pm, Board/Conference Room 111

Thursday, September 21, 2023 - 6:00 pm

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda

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

Mission Statement of STRIDE Academy

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. 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 July 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of August 8, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes

3. Approval of August 17, 2023 Meeting Minutes

4. Approval of the August 2023 Finance Report

5. Acceptance of the Resignation of Bashir Duale, MS Math

6. Approval of Will Laakkonen, Elementary Art

7. Approval of Taylor Zitur, Grade 1

8. Approval of Jordyn Birch, Grade 2

9. Approval of Hala Alrikabi, Grade K

10. Approval of Teklalome Alem, Special Education Paraprofessional

11. Approval of Rochelle Berger, Title 1 Paraprofessional

12. 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.

5. 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.

1. Annual Goals-Updates for 23-24

3. STRIDE Updates

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 

      1. Enrollment Update

6. Unfinished Business

7. New Business

   1. Charter Policy Updates-

      1. Series 100

      2. Series 200

      3. 621

      4. 506

      5. 806

   2. Calendar Updates

      1. ​December 1

8. Announcements

   1. New Board Member Training Opportunities

   2. Board Retreat Date Planning

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

Adjourn