Board of Directors Meeting, April 24, 2025

Thursday, April 24, 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 March 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of April 3, Special Meeting Minutes

3. Approval of April 10, special meeting minutes

4. Approval of March 2025 Financials

5. Approval of Letter of Intent

6. Recommendation to approve Nathan Schwieters as Director of Operations for 2025-2026

7. Recommendation to approve Heather Ebnet, Middle School Principal, for 2025-2026.

8. Recommendation to approve Heather Witt, 1st Grade, for 2025-2026

9. Recommendation to approve Kristy Maehren, Media, for 2025-2026

10. Recommendation to approve Jodi Young, MS Math, 2025-2026

11. Recommendation to approve Emiliano Martin, 2025-2026 Phy Ed.

12. Recommendation to approve Jonathan Lizama, EL Teacher, 2025-2026

13. Recommendation to approve Katherine Georgewell, EL Teacher, 2025-2026

14. Recommendation to approve Angie Stommes, Building Sub, 2025-2026

15. Recommendation to approve Kate Gardner, 7/8 Social Studies teacher for 2025-2026

16. Recommendation to approve Rachel Mushel, School Social Worker.

17. Recommendation to approve Amy Fautsch: Sped para

18. Recommendation to approve Lisa Loidolt Sped Para

19. Recommendation to approve Valerie Higgins, 4th Grade

20. Recommendation to approve Zoe Cave, Special Education

21. Recommendation to approve Hally Cruz, Special Education Paraprofessional

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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 - 4.14.23

2. Governance Meeting – No Report/ No Meeting

3. Finance Committee 4.16.25

   1. Enrollment Update 24-25 – 

   2. Enrollment Update 25-26-

VIII. Unfinished Business

1. Expansion Update and Discussion

2. Academic Calendar 25-26

IX. New Business

1. Reimbursement Resolution

2. Transportation 25-26

X. Announcements

• May 15, 2025 – Board Meeting

• Board Elections/Filing

XI. Adjourn