November 21, 2024 Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda

Board Room 111

Board Attendance: 

• 
  

  Sara Fromm

• 
  

  Andy Lyman

• 
  

  Tina Barak

• 
  

  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. 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 September 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of October and November 2024 Financials

3. Recommend Approval of Niana Frazee, Paraprofessional

4. Recommend Approval of Amul Duale, ML Paraprofessional

5. Recommend Approval of Lul Mire, ML Paraprofessional

6. Recommend Approval of Autumn Douvier, Paraprofessional

7. Recommend Approval of Kayla Greenway, Paraprofessional

8. Recommend Approval of Ahmed Ibrahim - Building Sub

9. Recommend Approval of New Position, Food Service Assistant

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.

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. November 19, 2024

3. Finance 

   1. Enrollment Update

   2. November 20, 2024

V. Unfinished Business

1. Soccer Field Updates

   1. Next Steps: 

2. Policy Updates: Second Reading

   1. SABP 102: Equal Educational Opportunity

   2. SABP 104: School Mission Statement

   3. SABP 413: Harassment and Violence

   4. SABP 418: Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School

   5. SABP 419: Tobacco-Free Environment

   6. SABP 425: Staff Development

VI. New Business

1. Wellness Policy/Plan

Recommend Approval of the updated Wellness Policy and Plan.

2. Audit Presentation

Recommend Approval of the FY24 Financial Audit

3. Online STRIDE Discussion

4. Preschool Discussion

5. Academic Presentation

6. Policy Updates: First Reading

Recommend moving listed policies to second reading.

1. SABP 503-Student Attendance Policy

2. SABP 506-Student Discipline

3. SABP 507-Corporal Punishment and Prone Restraint

4. SABP 513-Student Promotion, Retention, and Program Design

5. SABP 515-Privacy of Student Records

6. SABP 516-Student Medication

7. SABP 521-Student Disability Nondiscrimination

8. SABP 532-Use of Peace Officers and Crisis Temas to Remove Students

VII. Announcements

1. December 19, 2024 Board Meeting

VIII. Adjourn