Thursday, May 23, 2024 STRIDE Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 23, 2024 Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 p.m., Room 111

Board Attendance: 

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  Sara Fromm

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  Andy Lyman

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  Tina Barak

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  Kayla Silverberg

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  Aaron Lundblad

Administrative Attendance

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  Eric Skanson

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  Nathan Schwieters

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  Angie Lichy

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

 [ Motion by:_______,  Second by:_____________] Motion Outcome:___________]

3. Consent Agenda- 

[ Motion by:_______,  Second by:_____________] Motion Outcome:___________]

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 April 18, Board Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of April 2024,  Financials

3. Recommend Approval of Ali Yussuf, Paraprofessional

4. Recommend Approval of Stacy Kellen, Paraprofessional for 24–25

5. Accept the Resignation of Jennifer Horner, ML.

6. Accept Resignation of Yadira Arevalo, Paraprofessional

7. Recommend Approval of Erin Tronbak, Director of Academics and Innovation.

8. Recommend Approval of MS Dean/Liaison position 1.o.

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.

IV. Reports

1. Executive Director Report

1. STRIDE Updates- The executive director will give updates about current programming and happenings at STRIDE Academy.

   1. Position Updates

      1. Director of Special Education

      2. Director of Academics and Innovation

   2. Building Updates/Strategic Direction Discussion

      1. Soccer Field Discussion

      2. Space/Operations

      3. Renovations/Updates

   3. Better Classroom PD-June 10,11, 12

2. Principals' Reports

   1. Elementary Principal Angie Lichy will report and provide updates on the K-4 programming.

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

3. Standing Committee Reports

   1. Academic Excellence Committee

2. Governance Meeting

   1. May 21, 2024

3. Finance 

   1. Enrollment Update

   2. May, 15, 2024

V. Unfinished Business

1. Charter Policy Updates-

   1. Charter Policy Updates-

      1. Second Reading Series 900 (903,905)

[ Motion by:_______,  Second by:_____________]  Motion Outcome:___________]

VI. New Business

1. 2024-2025 Preliminary Budget Approval

​[ Motion by:_______,  Second by:_____________]  Motion Outcome:___________][ Motion by:_______,  Second by:_____________]  Motion Outcome:___________]

1. 2024-2025 Calendar Revision

[ Motion by:_______,  Second by:_____________]  Motion Outcome:___________]

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[ Motion by:_______,  Second by:_____________]  Motion Outcome:___________]

        Recommend Approval of Election Timelines

[ Motion by:_______,  Second by:_____________]  Motion Outcome:___________]

VII. Announcements

1. Election May 21-May 31

2. June Board Meeting on 6/27/24

VIII. Adjourn

 [Time: ___:___ a.m./p.m.]

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