Thursday, September 19, 2024

Board of Directors Meeting Agenda

Board Room 111

Board Attendance: 

• Sara Fromm

• Andy Lyman

• Tina Barak

• Kayla Silverberg

• Aaron Lundblad

• Abdi Ismail

• Carie Essig

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. 

1. 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. 

2. Approval of Agenda

3. 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 August 2024 Financials

2. Recommend Acceptance of Resignation, Kristen Whitley, Art Teacher

3. Recommend Acceptance Resignation,  William Laakkonen, Full-Time Building Sub

4. Recommend Approval of Samantha Coulter, Art Teacher.

5. Recommend Acceptance Resignation, Devin Lane, Paraprofessional

6. Recommend Acceptance Resignation, Anja Hanson

7. Recommend Approval Contract Cindy Pederson, Special Education Director

8. Recommend Approval Contract, Amy Lindell, School Nurse

9. Recommend Approval of Mulkiya Ahmed, Paraprofessional

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.

V. Reports

1. Executive Director Report

1. STRIDE Updates- The executive director will give updates about current programming and happenings at STRIDE Academy.

2. Principals' Reports

   1. Elementary Principal Angie Lichy will report and provide updates on the K-4 programming.

   2. Middle School Principal Nathan Schwieters will report and update on 5-8 Programming.

3. Standing Committee Reports

   1. Academic Excellence Committee

2. Governance Meeting

   1. September 17, 2024

3. Finance 

   1. Enrollment Update

   2. September 18, 2024

VI. Unfinished Business

1. Soccer Field Updates

VII. New Business

1. Policy Updates: First Reading

   1. SABP 102: Equal Educational Opportunity

   2. SABP 104: School Mission Statement

   3. SABP 413: Harassment and Violence

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

   5. SABP 419: Tobacco-Free Environment

   6. SABP 425: Staff Development

   7. SABP 715: Enrollment and Admissions Policy

VIII. Announcements

1. September 19, 2024 Board Meeting

IX. Adjourn