Board of Directors Meeting, November 20, 2025

Thursday, November 20, 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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  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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  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, Oct 23, 2025

   2. Approval of Financial Statements, October  2025

   3. Approval of New Hires

      1. Distad, Colby-PT IT Support Tech

      2. Ibrahim, Abshiro Special Education Paraprofessional

   4. Acceptance of Resignation

      1. Prieto, Gaby-Sped Para Effective 11/14/25

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. Director of Operations, Nathan Schwieters

      2. Elementary Principal, Angie Lichy

      3. Middle School Principal, Heather Ebnet

3.  Standing Committee Reports

   1. Academic Excellence Committee

   2. Governance Meeting-11.18.25

   3. Finance Committee-11.19.25

7. Unfinished Business

   1. Policy UPdates: 2nd Reading

      1. 101- Legal Status of the Charter School

         1. Posting and distribution requirements

      2. 213-Charter School Board Committees

         1. Finance Committee requirements

      3. 414-Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse

         1. Threatened injury

      4. 418-Drug-Free Workplace/Drug-Free School

         1. Registry program participant protection

      5. 421-Gifts to Employees and Charter School Board Members

         1. Affected charter school individuals

      6. 501-School Weapons Policy

         1. Active shooter incidents

      7. 503-Student Attendance

         1. Excused absence process updated

      8. 506-STUDENT DISCIPLINE

         1. STRIDE Review

8. New Business

1. Policy Updates: 1st Reading

   1. 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records (Form Attached)

      1. 1. Parent contact information; student health and census data

   2. 516 - Student Medication and Telehealth

      1. 1. Replace “auto-injector” with “delivery system”

   3. 516.5 - Overdose Medication

      1. 1. Provides an optional provision for boards to consider

   4. 524.5 - Personal Electronic Communication Devices

      1. 1. Note added

   5. 534 - School Meals Policy

      1. 1. New provisions on second breakfast and/or second lunch

   6. 621 - Literacy and the Read Act

      1. 1. Changes to Literacy Aid Uses

   7. 703 -Annual Audit

      1. 1. Revised audit provisions

   8. 707 -Transportation of Charter School Students

      1. 1. Students with disabilities

   9. 806 –CRISIS MANAGEMENT POLICY

      1. 1. Violence prevention report information

2. FY 2025 Audit

   1. Presentation

   2. Approval

3. Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness

   1. Submission Approval

4. 4 Day School Week-Discussion

Announcements

1. December 18, 2025 Board Meeting

2. Reminder to Complete your Bio for Bond Offering

3. You're Invited: Nov 26: STRIDE Food and Fun

Adjourn