March 20, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting

Thursday, March 20, 2025
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.

I. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call

II. Mission Statement of STRIDE Academy

III. 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.

IV. Approval of Agenda

V. 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 February 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of February 2025 Financials

3. Recommendation to approve Kate Hill, Employee Services Coordinator. 1.0 FTE

4. Recommendation to approve Rebecca Thomford, ⅞ ELA, 1.0 FTE

5. Approval of Working Budget 3.20.25

VI. 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.

VII. Reports

A. Executive Director Report
The Executive Director, Dr. Eric Skanson, will provide updates on current programs and key events at STRIDE Academy.

B. Leadership Reports

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

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

C. Standing Committee Reports

1. Academic Excellence Committee

2. Governance Meeting – 

3. Finance Committee

   1. Enrollment Update – 

VIII. Unfinished Business

1. SABP 610

2. Enrollment Strategy Discussion/ Policy 715

3. Response to ML Advisory Committee

IX. New Business

X. Announcements

• April 3, 2025 Work Session

• April 17, 2025 – Board Meeting

XI. Adjourn