Governance

Governing Committees

The main purpose of FIT Academy’s governing committees is to guide our school and help us pave the way to success.

Board of Directors

Angie Halama, Teacher
First Seated: October  2016. Current Term: June 2023-June 2026
ahalama@fitacademymn.org

Bill Schneider, Community Member (Chair)
First Seated: June 2021. Current Term: June 2024-June 2027
bschneider@fitacademymn.org

Megan Thielfoldt, Community Member (Vice-Chair)
First Seated: June 2021. Current Term: June 2024-June 2027
mthielfoldt@fitacademymn.org

Anthony Buhr, Parent (Treasurer)
First Seated for Current Term: June 2023-June 2026
abuhr@fitacademymn.org

Christi Daum, Parent
First Seated for Current Term: June 2024-June 2027
cdaum@fitacademymn.org

Eric Kalenze, Teacher
First Seated for Current Term: June 2024-June 2027
ekalenze@fitacademymn.org

Rich Penix, Parent
First Seated for Current Term: June 2024-June 2027
rpenix@fitacademymn.org

New board members will be seated at our June meeting.

Board members can also be contacted through the school at:
c/o FIT Academy
7200 147th Street West
Apple Valley, MN 55124
952-847-3798

Board Committees:
These committees bring recommendations to the board for discussion and action.

Finance: Anthony Buhr (Treasurer), Bill Schneider, Mindy Wachter (Bergen KDV), & Claud Allaire (Sup’t)

Academic: Shannon Baker, Angie Halama, Christine Hubel (parent), Claud Allaire (Sup’t), & Molly Hunholz (Director of Ed. Services)

Board Development: Angie Halama & Megan Thielfoldt

Facility Expansion:  Jan Markison, Bill Schneider, Shannon Baker, Kim Bauer (parent), Mike Vang (Dir. of Admin. & Operations), & Claud Allaire (Sup’t)

School Board Meetings

Board Meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 5:00pm at the FIT Academy District Office 7275 W. 147th Street, Room 105, Apple Valley. The new district office is across the street from the main school building.  View or download the board calendar (below) for more information.

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The next board meeting will be held on:

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Charter Authorizer

Our authorizer is Volunteers of America. Please contact Stephanie Olsen at solsen@voamn.org or 612-345-8271 for more information. The mailing address for VOA is 9220 Bass Lake Rd, Suite 255, New Hope, MN 55428

Board Meeting Minutes

SY 2024-25

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Board Documents
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Salary_Document_2025-26.pdfPreviewDownload
Attorney General’s Certificate (2023)PreviewDownload
By-Laws (rev. 09-2023)PreviewDownload
Data Request ProcessPreviewDownload
Document Retention Certificate & SchedulePreviewDownload
Emergency Drills Log SY24PreviewDownload
Employee Handbook (2024-25)PreviewDownload
Fire Inspection Report (2024)PreviewDownload
Fire Sprinkler Inspection (2024)PreviewDownload
Master Certificates of LiabilityPreviewDownload
Restrictive Procedures for Students with DisabilitiesPreviewDownload
Sealed Bid Process for Benefits RFP’sPreviewDownload
Special Education Letter of CompliancePreviewDownload
TSES ManualPreviewDownload