Board of Directors Meeting, May 15, 2025

Thursday, May 15, 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 April 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes

2. Approval of April Financials

3. Recommend Approval, Ellana Pomplun Gr. 4 Teacher

4. Recommend Approval, Maddison Strang, Special Education Paraprofessional

5. Recommend Approval, Amy Bannick, MS Math Teacher

6. Recommend Approval, Oscar Diaz, MS ML Teacher

7. Recommend Approval, Holly Schultz, MS Social Studies Teacher

8. Recommend Approval, Kimberly Carlson, Grade 2 Teacher

9. Recommend Approval, Brian Bernardy, Maintenance and Grounds Technician

10. Recommend Approval, Kristina Velazquez, MS, Administrative Assistant

11. Recommend Approval, Stephane LaFave, Grade 5 Teacher

12. Recommend Approval, Heidi Nelson, Special Education Paraprofessional

13. Recommend Acceptance, Resignation, Amanda Gertken, Grade 4

14. Recommend Approval, TenSquare Municipal Advisor Contract

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 – 5.13.25

3. Finance Committee 5.14.25

   1. Enrollment Updates

VIII. Unfinished Business

1. Expansion Update and Discussion

2. Transportation Update

3. Strategic Planning Recap

IX. New Business

1. STRIDE Lease, Purchase, and Sale Agreement for the property at 3701 33rd St S, St Cloud, MN 56301

2. Draft Policy 409-Employee Leave

3. Executive Director Evaluation

X. Announcements

• June 13, 2025 – Board Meeting

• Board Election May 26-30

XI. Adjourn