Board of Directors Meeting, July 18, 2024

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda

Board Room 111

Board Attendance: 

• Sara Fromm

• Andy Lyman

• Tina Barak

• Kayla Silverberg

• Aaron Lundblad

• Carie Essieg

• Abdi Ismail

Administrative Attendance

• Eric Skanson

• Nathan Schwieters

• 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

3. Swearing in New Directors and Organization of the Board

4. Board Organization:

   1. Election of Officers for 2024-2025

      1. Chair

      2. Vice-Chair

      3. Secretary

      4. Treasurer

   2. Establish Board Committee Assignments for 2024-2025

   3. Board Members Conflict of Interest Disclosure & Governance AssurancesConsent Agenda- 

5. 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 27, 2024 Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of Board Meeting Schedule for 24-25 School Year

3. Recommend Approval: Jodie Gohmann, Special Education Paraprofessional

4. Reccomed Approval: Theresa Maas .25 Intervention

5. Recommend Approval: Anja Hanson- Special Education Paraprofessional

6. Recommend Acceptance of Resignation: Janelle Doyle

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

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

9. Delegation of Authority to make electronic funds transfers

   1. Board Chair, Board Treasurer, or Executive Director

   2. Kelly Rimpila, or her designee at Creative Planning

10. Designation of St. Cloud Times as the Official Newspaper of STRIDE Academy

11. Approve MDE Designations

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

    2. Title Grant programs Authorized Representative- Erin Tronbak

    3. Special Education Director-Cindy Pederson

12. 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.

13. Adopt Federal Mileage Rate reimbursement at $0.67

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

15. Authorization to use Facsimile Signatures

16. Authorize Business Manager as Treasurer’s Designee.

17. 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 

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.

VI. Reports

1. Executive Director Report

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

   1. Physical Plant Updates

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. July 16, 2024

3. Finance 

   1. Enrollment Update

VII. Unfinished Business

1. Soccer Field Update

VIII. New Business

1. Procurement Policy

2. Cell Phone Guidelines

3. Student Handbook

IX. Announcements

1. August 15, 2024 Board Meeting

X. Adjourn