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Board of Directors Meeting, Oct. 23, 2025

Submitted by eskanson on Mon, 10/20/2025 - 3:32pm
Dates: 
Thursday, October 23, 2025 - 6:00pm

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Board of Directors Meeting Agenda
STRIDE Middle School

 3701 33rd St S, St Cloud, MN 56301

Room 310

6:00 P.M.

 

Board Attendance:

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    Sara Fromm-Board Chair

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    Andy Lyman-Vice Chair

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    Tina Barak-Treasurer

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    Aaron Lundblad-Director

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    Abdi Ismail-Director

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    Carie Essig-Director

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    Ashlee Gibson- Director

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    Kelly Springer- Secretary

 

Administrative Attendance:

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    Eric Skanson-Executive Director

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    Nathan Schwieters-Director of Operations

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    Erin Tronbak-Director of Innovation and Academics

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    Heather Ebnet- Middle School Principal

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    Angie Lichy-Elementary Principal

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

  1. 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 Meeting Minutes, September 18, 2025

    2. Approval of Financial Statements, September 2025

    3. Approval of New Hires

      1. Harren, Brooklyn-Media Integrationist

      2. Harms, Tammara-Special Education Teacher

      3. Distad, Colby-PT IT Support Tech

    4. Acceptance of Resignation

      1. Maehren, Kris-Media Specialist

      2. McAllister, Darrien-Technology Assistant

      3. Jacobson, Lora-Grade 2

    5. Approval of Indoor Air Quality Manual

    6. Approval of ABC Board Member Changes

      1. ​Nathan Schwieters-Resignation

      2. Neil Theisen-President

      3. Eric Williams-Director

    7. ​Approval of STRIDE Academy Testing Procedures and Policy

 

  1. 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.

  2. Reports

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

    2. Leadership Reports

      1. Elementary Principal, Angie Lichy

      2. Middle School Principal, Heather Ebnet

      3. Director of Operations, Nathan Schwieters

      4. Director of Innovation and Academics, Erin Tronbak

 

  1.  Standing Committee Reports

    1. Academic Excellence Committee

    2. Governance Meeting-10.21.2025

    3. Finance Committee-10.22..2025

  1. Unfinished Business

    1. Policy Updates: 2nd Reading

      1. 425Staff Development and Mentoring

      2. 620-Credit for Learning

      3. 624-Online Instruction

      4. 702.1-Procurement and Purchasing

  2. New Business

  1. Approval of Review and Comment Submission Regarding Expansion

  2. Policy UPdates: 1st Reading

    1. 101- Legal Status of the Charter School

      1. Posting and distribution requirements

    2. 213-Charter School Board Committees

      1. Finance Committee requirements

    3. 414-Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse

      1. Threatened injury

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

      1. Registry program participant protection

    5. 421-Gifts to Employees and Charter School Board Members

      1. Affected charter school individuals

    6. 501-School Weapons Policy

      1. Active shooter incidents

    7. 503-Student Attendance

      1. Excused absence process updated

    8. 506-STUDENT DISCIPLINE

      1. STRIDE Review

 

Announcements

  1. November 2025 Board Meeting

Adjourn

Public Attachments: 
PDF icon Indoor Air Quality Manual - 2025.pdf
PDF icon Stride September 2025 Supplemental Information.pdf
PDF icon Stride September 2025 Financial Report.pdf
PDF icon STRIDE District Test Security Procedure 2025-2026.pdf
File DRAFT - STRIDE Academy Review and Comment 10-20-25- KR notes.docx
PDF icon Tammara Harms.docx.pdf
PDF icon Brooklyn.docx.pdf
PDF icon 9_18_2025 - Board Meeting minute.pdf
PDF icon Colby Distad Staff Recommendation .docx.pdf
File 503 Charter Redline 061625.docx
File 503 Charter 061625.docx
File 501 Charter Redline 061625.docx
File 501 Charter 061625.docx
File 421 Charter Redline 061625.docx
File 421 Charter 061625.docx
File 414 Charter Redline 061625.docx
File 414 Charter 061625.docx
File 213 Charter Redline 061625.docx
File 213 Charter 061625.docx
File 101 Charter Redline 061625.docx
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