STRIDE Academy Board of Directors
Organizational Meeting Agenda
July 16, 2026

Middle School Campus 6:00 p.m. Conference Room 111

1. Call to Order

• Call to Order
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Appointment of Secretary Pro Tempore (Carie Essig)
• Roll Call
• Establish Quorum

2. Mission Statement

STRIDE Academy nurtures individuals while fostering leadership and empowering students to attain their highest potential in a community-centered environment.

3. Conflict of Interest Declaration

No member of the Board of Directors, employee, officer, or agent shall participate in selecting, awarding, or administering a contract if a conflict of interest exists.

4. Approval of Agenda

Recommended Motion: I move to approve the agenda as presented.

5. Seating of Newly Elected Directors

Administer the oath of office to:

• Stephen Schueller (replacing Sara Fromm)
• Pamela Holubetz (replacing Aaron Lundblad)

No motion required. Newly elected Directors are seated upon taking the oath of office.

6. Proposed Bylaw Amendment

Consider the proposed amendment to Article III, Section 11 (Vacancies).

Recommended Motion:
I move to amend Article III, Section 11 of the STRIDE Academy Bylaws as presented.

7. Appointment of Directors to Vacancies

7.1 Appointment to complete the unexpired term previously held by Ashlee Gibson__________.
Recommended Motion: I move to appoint __________.

7.2  Appointment to complete the unexpired term previously held by Kelly Springer__________.
Recommended Motion: I move to appoint Kimberly __________.

8. Seating of Appointed Directors

Administer the oath of office to:


No motion required. Appointed Directors are seated upon taking the oath of office.

9. Board Organization

9.1 Election of Officers
• President (Chair)
• Vice President
• Secretary
• Treasurer

Recommended Motion: I move to elect the officers as presented.

9.2 Establish Standing Committee Assignments
• Academic Excellence (Monthly)
• Governance (Monthly)

• Finance (Monthly)

• Curriculum (3 x Year)

Recommended Motion: I move to approve the committee assignments as presented.

9.3 Annual Conflict of Interest Disclosure & Governance Assurances
Recommended Motion: I move to acknowledge receipt of the annual disclosures.

9.4 Adopt the 2026–2027 Board Meeting Calendar
Recommended Motion: I move to adopt the calendar as presented.

10. Consent Agenda

A consent agenda is a streamlined approach to handling routine matters in meetings, allowing multiple items to be approved together without discussion or debate. Any Board member may request that an item be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration prior to the vote.

10.1 Approval of June 18, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes

10.2. Handbooks

10.2.a- Emergency Crisis Management Plan

10.2.b Indoor Air Quality Management Plan
 

10.2.c Lead in Drinking Water Plan
 

10.2.d Activities / Coaches Handbook

10.2.e Building Rental Policy

10.3 Personnel Recommendations

Recommended Approval of Employment

10.3.a.Jamie Conway-MTSS Coordinator

10.3.b Naima Haji-7th Grade Literacy Intervention

10.3.c Aili Swenson, 4th Grade Teacher

Resignations

10.3.c Emily Rustad-Kindergarten

10.4 Banking & Financial Authorizations

Approve the designation of the following financial institutions as the official depositories of STRIDE Academy funds:

• Choice Bank

• St. Cloud Financial Credit Union

Authorize the following individuals as approved signers on all STRIDE Academy bank accounts:

• Board President: ______________________________

• Board Treasurer: ______________________________

• Executive Director: Dr. Eric Skanson

• Business Manager: Kelly Rimpila

• Accounts Payable: Mara Kramer

Authorize the following individuals to initiate and process electronic funds transfers in accordance with Board policy and established internal controls:

• Board President

• Board Treasurer

• Dr. Eric Skanson, Executive Director

• Kelly Rimpila, Business Manager, or her designee

10.5 Annual Organizational Designations

Approve the following annual designations:

• Official Newspaper: St. Cloud Times

• School Attorney: Craig Kepler, Best & Flanagan

• Authorization for the Board President or Executive Director to consult legal counsel on behalf of STRIDE Academy, as needed.

10.6 Minnesota Department of Education Designations

Approve the following statutory designations:

• Identified Official with Authority (IOWA): Dr. Eric Skanson

• Title Grant Programs Authorized Representative: Erin Tronbak

• Special Education Director: Nichole Krier

• District Assessment Coordinator: Nathan Schwieters

10.7 Annual Administrative Authorizations

Authorize:

• The Administrative Assistant to perform duties assigned to the Secretary, as appropriate.

• The use of facsimile and electronic signatures as permitted by Board policy.

• Kelly Rimpila, Business Manager, to serve as the Treasurer's designee for routine financial transactions.

• Reimbursement of employee mileage at the current IRS Standard Mileage Rate.

10.8 ABC Building Company Board Appointments

Confirm the following appointments to the ABC Building Company Board of Directors:

• Neil Theisen – Chair

• Eric Williams – Secretary

• Cory Heinen – Director
  
  Recommended Motion: I move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

11. Public Comment

Three-minute limit per speaker. Comments shall be courteous and directed to the Board. No dialogue or debate.

12. Reports

    12.1 Executive Director
    12.2 Director of Operations
   

13. Standing Committee Reports

   13.1 Academic Excellence-No Meeting
  13.2 Governance-7.13.26
  13.3 Finance-No Meeting

14. Unfinished Business

   14.1 Bond Financing Update

15. New Business

15.1 Childcare Opportunity at STRIDE

15.2 Policy Updates and Recommendations

1. Policy 425 – Staff Development Type of Update: Technical

Summary of Change:

• Updates Article VI.D. to reflect revisions to Minnesota Statute 122A.70.

• No substantive change to staff development requirements or district practices.

• Purpose is to ensure the policy references the current statute.

2. Policy 624 – Online Learning Type of Update: Technical

Summary of Change:

• Corrects a statutory citation in Article IV.

• No change to district procedures or student rights.

• Ensures legal references are accurate and current.

3. Policy 806 – Crisis Management Policy Type of Update: Technical

Summary of Change:

• Updates references to the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan.

• Adds the Minnesota Department of Education Cardiac Emergency Response Plan to the policy's Resources section.

• Does not alter emergency response requirements; simply updates supporting references and resources.

16. Announcements

Thursday, August 20, 2026 Board Meeting

17. Adjournment

Recommended Motion: I move to adjourn.