Board of Directors Meeting, August 21, 2025

Thursday, August 21, 2025
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
STRIDE Middle School

 3701 33rd St S, St Cloud, MN 56301

Room 310

6:00 P.M.

Board Attendance:

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  Sara Fromm-Board Chair

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  Andy Lyman-Vice Chair

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  Tina Barak-Treasurer

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  Aaron Lundblad-Director

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  Abdi Ismail-Director

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  Carie Essig-Director

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  Ashlee Gibson- Director

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  Kelly Springer- Secretary

Administrative Attendance:

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  Eric Skanson-Executive Director

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  Nathan Schwieters-Director of Operations

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  Erin Tronbak-Director of Innovation and Academics

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  Heather Ebnet- Middle School Principal

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  Angie Lichy-Elementary Principal

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

2. 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.

3. Approval of Agenda

4. 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 Meeting Minutes, July 17, 2025

   2. Approval of Financial Statements, July 2025, June 2025

   3. Accept Resignation

      1. Linda Theisen-Paraprofessional​ 2. Ahmed Ibrahim- Building Substitute 3. Paige Knorak-ML Teacher

   4. Approval of New Hires

      1. Hani Hashi- Paraprofessional

      2. Jodi Burnett-Paraprofessional

      3. Muslim Aden-Paraprofessional

      4. Krista Swenson-Paraprofessional

      5. Katie Randolph-Paraprofessional

      6. Alyssa Waters-Grade 5

      7. Sarah Stone-Special Education Teacher

      8. Makayla Makarrall-Grade K

      9. Sarah Neu-Grade 4

      10. Cheyanne Holan-Ince- Grade 2​

      11. Kaitlyn Fox-Building Sub

      12. Trevor Sawyer-MS PE

5. 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.

6. Reports

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

   2. Leadership Reports

      1. Elementary Principal, Angie Lichy

      2. Middle School Principal, Heather Ebnet

      3. Director of Operations, Nathan Schwieters

      4. Director of Technology, Tanner Bechtold

3.  Standing Committee Reports

   1. Academic Excellence Committee

   2. Governance Meeting

   3. Finance Committee

7. Unfinished Business

8. New Business

1. Handbooks

   1. Student Parent

   2. Staff

   3. Activities

   4. Code of Conduct

   5. SVA

2. Procurement Policy Update 702.1

3. Admission and Enrollment 715

4. Food Service Contract

5. School Psych Contact

6. Special Education Director Contract

7. Special Education Coordinator Contract

Announcements

1. September 18, 2025 Board Meeting

Adjourn