School Mission Statement:
STRIDE Academy nurtures individuals while fostering leadership and empowering students to attain their highest potential in a family-centered environment.
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
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.
Approval of Agenda-
Swearing in New Directors and Organization of the Board- Sara Fromm and Aaron Lunblad
Treasurer
Secretary
Vice-Chair
Chair
Establish Board Committee Assignments for 2023-2024
Board Members Conflict of Interest Disclosure & Governance Assurances
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.
Approval of June 15, 2023 Meeting Minutes
Approval of the June 2023 Finance Report
Approval of Board Meeting Schedule for 23-24 School Year
Approval of Carrie Essig, Project-Based Art Specialist, 2023-2024
Acceptance of Resignation, Sue Janey, ML Teacher
Approval of Emily Potvin, Grade K Teacher 23-24 School Year
Approval of Updated Crisis Management Plan 2023-2024
Approve Designation of Depositories: Choice Bank, St. Cloud Federal Credit Union
Authorized Signers at Banks: Board Chair - Sara Fromm, Executive Director - Eric Skanson, Treasurer - Tina Barak, Business Manager - Kelly Rimpila, Administrative Assistant - Mara Kramer
Delegation of Authority to make electronic funds transfers
Board Chair, Board Treasurer, or Executive Director
Kelly Rimpila, or her designee at BerganKDV
Designation of St. Cloud Times as the Official Newspaper of
Approve MDE Designations
Designate MDE Identified Official With Authority (IOWA)-Dr. Eric Skanson
Title Grant programs Authorized Representative- Angie Lichy
Special Education Director-Marlene Grindland
Approve Craig Kepler of Best and Flanagan as Designation of school attorney(ies) and authorization for the Board Chair or Executive Director to access as needed.
Adopt Federal Mileage Rate reimbursement at $0.65
Authorize Administrative Assistant to Perform certain Duties of the Secretary
Authorization to use Facsimile Signatures
Authorize Business Manager as Treasurer’s Designee.
Confirm/appoint members of the board of directors of the Building Company
Nathan Schwieters -Board Chair
Monica Schraut -Director
Neil Theisen-Treasurer
Cory Heinen-Director
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.
Reports
Executive Director Report
PUC/Stride Contract Goal Status
Continued reporting on PUC goal status from Executive Director Eric Skanson. Contract goals are created upon authorization and are on a three-year cycle.
STRIDE Annual Goals Reporting
Continued reporting on STRIDE Annual goal status from Executive Director Eric Skanson. STRIDE Annual goals are created annually with the administrative team.
STRIDE Updates
Sean Elder from Ten Square is Expected to Attend to give an update on the building expansion project.
The Executive Director will give updates about current programming and happenings at STRIDE Academy.
Principals' Reports
Angie Lichy
Elementary Principal Angie Lichy will report and update on the K-4 Programming.
Middle School Principal, Nathan Schwieters, will report and update on 5-8 Programming.
Standing Committee Reports
Academic Excellence Committee
Governance
Finance -No Report/ No July Meeting
Unfinished Business
Policy Series 700, Second Reading
ACTION: Recommend Approval of Series 700 policy updates for: 701, 701.1, 702, 709, 714, 721, 722
This is the second reading of policy series 700. The individual policies are listed. Approval of these policies means they will be updated in our policy manual with edits presented.
New Business
Board Policy Series 800, 900 First Reading
This is the first reading of policy series 800, 900. Board members should review changes and follow up with any questions to be presented to the Governance Committee. The second reading will follow at the next scheduled board meeting.
New Positions:
Building Substitute 0.80 FTE
Fundraising, Donation, and Grant Writing Coordinator 1.0 FTE
Approve Job Description
Approve the Addition of Position
Announcements
New Board Member Training Opportunities
Special Meeting: August 7-10?
Next Meeting: August 17, 2023 @ 6:00 p.m.
Adjourn