Board of Directors Meeting, December 19, 2024

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda

Board 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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  Aaron Lundblad

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  Abdi Ismail

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  Carie Essig

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

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 November 21, 2024 Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of November 2024 Financials

3. Recommend Acceptance of Resignation  of Niana Frazee, Paraprofessional

4. Recommend Acceptance of Resignation  of Ali Yussuf, 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.

VI. Reports

1. Executive Director Report

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

2. Leadership 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. Curriculum and Innovation Director Erin Tronbak will report and provide updates.

3. Standing Committee Reports

   1. Academic Excellence Committee

2. Governance Meeting

   1. December 17, 2024

3. Finance 

   1. Enrollment Update

   2. December 18, 2024

V. Unfinished Business

1. Policy Updates: 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 Teams to Remove Students

VI. New Business

1. Wellness Policy/Plan

Recommend Approval of the updated Wellness Policy and Plan.

2. Enrollment Strategy Discussion

   1. Enrollment and Admissions Policy

3. Policy Updates: First Reading-Redline Copies

Recommend moving listed policies to second reading.

1. SABP 601-School Curriculum and Instructional Goals

2. SABP 602-Organization of School Calendar and School Day

3. SABP 603-Curriculum Development

4. SABP 609-Religion

5. SABP 614-School Testing Plan and Procedure

6. SABP 615-Testing Accommodations

7. SABP 616-School District System Accountability

8. SABP 619-Staff Development for Standards

9. SABP 620- Credit for Learning

10. SABP 624-Online Learning

VII. Announcements

1. January 16,  Board Meeting

2. Board Trainings

VIII. Adjourn