Board of Directors Meeting, August 22, 2024

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda

Board Room 111

Board Attendance: 

• Sara Fromm

• Andy Lyman

• Tina Barak

• Kayla Silverberg

• Aaron Lundblad

• Abdi Ismail

• Carie Essig

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

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 July 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of June 2024 Financials

3. Approval of July 2024 Financials

4. Approval of E-Learning Plan 2024-2025

5. Recommend Approval Kristen Whitley, 1.0 Art

6. Recommendation to Approve Devin Lane, Special Education Paraprofessional

7. Approval of STRIDE Code of Conduct 2024-2025

8. Approval of STRIDE Revised Student and Family Handbook 2024-2025

9. Approval of STRIDE Staff Handbook 2024-2025

10. Approval of STRIDE Activity Stipends 2024-2025

11. Approval of STRIDE Coaches and Advisors Handbook 2024-2025

12. Approval of STRIDE Annual Goals 2024-2025

13. Approval of Annual Charter School Assurances 2024-2025

14. Approval of Leah Southerland, Special Education Paraprofessional.

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.

V. Reports

1. Executive Director Report

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

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. August 20, 2024

3. Finance 

   1. Enrollment Update

   2. August 21, 2024

VI. Unfinished Business

1. Soccer Field Discussion and Decision

2. Model Procurement Policy Update 702.1

VII. New Business

1. Oct. 4th Staff Development Day/No Student Contact-Calander Change

2. Community Engagement/Fundraising Presentation- Denise Ziebarth

3. Policy 610: Field Trips

4. Policy 715: Enrollment and Admissions

5. Food Service 5-Year Contract

VIII. Announcements

1. September 19, 2024 Board Meeting

IX. Adjourn