Stride (LRN) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• The annual meeting is scheduled for December 4, 2025, with voting on key proposals including director elections, auditor ratification, executive compensation, and equity plans.

• Shareholders of record as of October 14, 2025, are eligible to vote, with materials distributed primarily online to reduce costs.

• The company achieved its ninth consecutive year of revenue growth in fiscal 2025, with record profitability and strong enrollment demand.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Proposals include electing eight directors, ratifying KPMG as auditor for FY2026, a non-binding say-on-pay vote, amending the 2016 Equity Incentive Award Plan, and approving the 2025 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• The board recommends voting FOR all proposals.

• Shareholders may submit proposals for the 2026 meeting by June 26, 2026.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• The board consists of eight members with diverse backgrounds in governance, business, technology, and education.

• All non-employee directors are independent per NYSE and SEC standards; the CEO is not independent.

• Board committees include Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance, each with defined charters and responsibilities.

• The board encourages director stock ownership and has updated guidelines to require ownership equal to five times the annual cash retainer.

• Lead Independent Director and Executive Chair roles are separated for effective oversight.