Board Attendance:
Sara Fromm
Andy Lyman
Tina Barak
Kayla Silverberg
Aaron Lundblad
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.
Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
Mission Statement of STRIDE Academy
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
[ Motion by:_______, Second by:_____________] Motion Outcome:___________]
Consent Agenda-
[ Motion by:_______, Second by:_____________] Motion Outcome:___________]
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 March 21, Board Meeting Minutes
Approval of March 2024, Financials
Recommend Approval of Janelle Doyle Art Specialist
Approval of the 2024-2025 School Calendar
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.
IV. Reports
Executive Director Report
STRIDE Updates- The executive director will give updates about current programming and happenings at STRIDE Academy.
Principals' Reports
Elementary Principal Angie Lichy will report and provide updates on the K-4 programming.
Middle School Principal, Nathan Schwieters will report and update on 5-8 Programming.
Standing Committee Reports
Academic Excellence Committee
Reviewed teacher progress monitoring and data analysis to ensure continued student growth and correct intervention application.
Confirmed completion of MCA testing for 3rd grade; continuing focus on MCA, NWEA, and Fastbridge assessments.
Discussed staff licensure and resource provision to effectively use Fastbridge for teaching.
Highlighted the need for further staff training on Fastbridge utilization and discussed ongoing assessment of end-of-year needs.
Governance Meeting
April 16, 2024
Finance
Enrollment Update
April 17, 2024
V. Unfinished Business
Charter Policy Updates-
Charter Policy Updates-
Second Reading Series 800 (801, 802, 805, 806)
VI. New Business
Charter Policy Updates-
900 Series
Redline Reading -903, 905
24-25 New Position
Director of Academics
MS ELA
Behavior Interventionist
Academic Interventionist
Building Updates/Strategic Direction Discussion
Soccer Field Discussion
Board Elections
Proposed Timelines:
Application Period April 19-May 17
Election May 20-May 31
Recommend Approval of Election Timelines
Seats
Open
Open
Kayla Silverberg
VII. Announcements
May Board Meeting
June Board Meeting
Summer Construction