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Board of Directors Meeting, May 15, 2025

Submitted by eskanson on Mon, 04/28/2025 - 9:42am
Dates: 
Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 6:00pm

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
Board Room 111

Board Attendance:
Sara Fromm
Andy Lyman
Tina Barak
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.

I. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call

II. Mission Statement of STRIDE Academy

III. 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.

IV. Approval of Agenda

V. 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 April 25, 2025 Meeting Minutes

  2. Approval of April Financials

  3. Recommend Approval, Ellana Pomplun Gr. 4 Teacher

  4. Recommend Approval, Maddison Strang, Special Education Paraprofessional

  5. Recommend Approval, Amy Bannick, MS Math Teacher

  6. Recommend Approval, Oscar Diaz, MS ML Teacher

  7. Recommend Approval, Holly Schultz, MS Social Studies Teacher

  8. Recommend Approval, Kimberly Carlson, Grade 2 Teacher

  9. Recommend Approval, Brian Bernardy, Maintenance and Grounds Technician

  10. Recommend Approval, Kristina Velazquez, MS, Administrative Assistant

  11. Recommend Approval, Stephane LaFave, Grade 5 Teacher

  12. Recommend Approval, Heidi Nelson, Special Education Paraprofessional

  13. Recommend Acceptance, Resignation, Amanda Gertken, Grade 4

  14. Recommend Approval, TenSquare Municipal Advisor Contract

 

VI. 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.

VII. Reports

A. Executive Director Report
The Executive Director, Dr. Eric Skanson, will provide updates on current programs and key events at STRIDE Academy.

B. Leadership Reports

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

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

C. Standing Committee Reports

  1. Academic Excellence Committee - 

  2. Governance Meeting – 5.13.25

  3. Finance Committee 5.14.25

    1. Enrollment Updates

 

VIII. Unfinished Business

  1. Expansion Update and Discussion

  2. Transportation Update

  3. Strategic Planning Recap

 

IX. New Business

  1. STRIDE Lease, Purchase, and Sale Agreement for the property at 3701 33rd St S, St Cloud, MN 56301

  2. Draft Policy 409-Employee Leave

  3. Executive Director Evaluation

 

X. Announcements

  • June 13, 2025 – Board Meeting

  • Board Election May 26-30

XI. Adjourn

Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Ellana Pomplun Gr. 4 Teacher.docx.pdf
PDF icon Maddison Strang.docx.pdf
PDF icon Amy Bannick Stride Academy Staff Recomendation.docx.pdf
PDF icon 4-8-25 TenSquare Phase 2 Municipal Advisor Services Proposal - Acquisition of STRIDE Academy 2nd Location (1).pdf
PDF icon Diaz.Oscer Board Rec 5.8.2025.pdf
PDF icon Holly Schultz Stride Academy Staff Recomendation.docx.pdf
PDF icon Kimberly Carlson Gr 2.docx.pdf
PDF icon Copy of DRAFT Policy409 Employee Leave.docx.pdf
PDF icon Heidi Nelson HQ Sped Para.docx.pdf
PDF icon Amanda G Resignation.pdf
PDF icon Brian Bernardy Stride Academy Staff Recomendation.docx (1).pdf
PDF icon Stride April 2025 Financial Report (1).pdf
PDF icon Stride April 2025 Supplemental Information (1).pdf
PDF icon KV Board Rec (1).pdf
PDF icon Board Retreat Memo 4_3_25.docx.pdf
PDF icon 4_20_2025 - Board Meeting minutes (2).pdf
PDF icon Stephanie LaFave Stride Academy Staff Recomendation.docx (1).pdf
File Stride Academy - Lease Agreement (v1)(8665617.8).docx
File Purchase and Sale Agreement(8667123.6).docx
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