1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Recognition of Visitors
   • Mark Eilers: Present
   • Lydia Tonoyan: Present
   • Natalya Johnson: Present
   • Peter Keller: Present
   • Mary Moen: Present
   • Yelena Hardcopf, Executive Director, ex officio board member
   • Visitors: Marcy Myers from Instructional Designs (online)
2. Conflict of interest check
   There is no conflict of interest.
3. Approval of the Agenda for this meeting
   Motion to approve the Agenda
   Motion by: Peter Keller
   Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
   (5-0-0 all in favor)
4. Read the Nasha Shkola Mission and Vision
   Mission: Nasha Shkola aspires to be a multi-cultural charter school committed to exceptional education in all areas of academic inquiry with an emphasis on Russian Language and Culture, providing structured and responsive learning environment based upon educational best practices for all students and their families.
   Vision: To be an academically rigorous school preparing students for continued success as motivated learners and global citizens.
5. Reports
   1.  Financial Report
      • Fund 01
        • As of March 31, 2025 the school has received in Fund 01 a total of $1,414,803 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 77% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of March 31, 2025 the school has expended in Fund 01 $1,270,773 which is 71% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended March 2025 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 01 positive balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of $144,030.
      • Fund 02
        • As of March 31, 2025 the school has received in Fund 02 a total of $85,741 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 95% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of March 31, 2025 the school has expended in Fund 02 $94,065 which is 104% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended March 2025 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 02 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($8,323).
      • Fund 04
        • As of March 31, 2025 the school has received in Fund 04 a total of $205 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which 17% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of March 31, 2025 the school has expended in Fund 04 $419 which is 35% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended March 2025 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 04 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($214).
      • General notes:
        • Nasha Shkola Charter School had a total cash balance of $213,911 at the end of March 2025 reflected across all funds.
        • Nasha Shkola had a balance of ($5,948) in accounts receivable at March 31, 2025.
        • There was a balance of $74,947 in current liabilities for general accounts payable and payroll liabilities at March 31, 2025. A portion of the liability is for payroll withholdings on the last day of the month which are not paid until the first days of the next month, thus they are reflected on the current balance sheet.
        • The Revised Budget is based on 115 ADM/117 pupil units. State aid is now being paid on 120.40 ADM/122.4 P.U. which includes 5.4 PK ADM. Current ADM is 131.73/134.02 P.U.
   2. Executive Director report
      • Current enrollment is 135 students.
      • Spring Break was March 31st – April 4th.
      • Academic report: MCA testing for grades 3-8 has started; NWEA testing will begin after MCAs.
      • Data from NWEA testing will be used for the annual Comprehensive Needs assessment.
      • IQS meeting took place last week in St. Paul.
      • Intent-to-return surveys have started.
      • The T.Will contract has been terminated due to a violation of terms
6. Consent Agenda
   1. Minutes of March 18, 2025 Board meeting
   2. Financials March 2025Motion to accept consent agenda

      Motion by: Peter Keller
      Seconded by: Mary Moen
      (5-0-0 all in favor)

7. Board Training (Instructional Designs, Inc.)
   1. School Health and Safety
   2. Effective Parent and Community Relationships
8. Old Business
   1. FY26 Planning and development of programs:
      1. Contracts for annual renewal (motion to approve the renewal):
         • Abdo
         • Northstar Bus Lines
         • Minneapple Health Consulting
         • WDTech Online
         • Dakota Academic Consulting
         • On the Move
         • Assured Partners
         • Science From Scientists
         • Accent Communication
           Motion to approve contracts for Abdo, Northstar Bus Lines, Minneapple Health Consulting, WDTech Online, Dakota Academic Consulting, On the Move, Assured Partners, Science From Scientists, and Accent Communication

           Motion by: Natalya Johnson
           Seconded by: Peter Keller
           (5-0-0 all in favor)

      2. Contracts for bidding (motion to solicit bids/quotes):
         • Designs for Learning (Financial, HR, Payroll, SPED, Program support)
           • Nasha Shkola will solicit bids for Designs for Learning
      3. School Lease Renewal – renew lease in FY26
      4. Enrollment projections: 132 students confirmed
      5. Employee retention and needs
   2. Director Evaluation
   3. Annual Board Elections candidates:
      Mary Moen (teacher)
      Peter Keller (parents)
9. New Business
   1. Approve Substitute teacher rate $25/hr

      Motion to approve the Substitute teacher rate $25/hr
      Motion by: Peter Keller
      Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
      (5-0-0 all in favor)

   2. Review and update board policies:
      Policy 7.17 Whistleblower Protection Policy (first reading)
      Policy 4.1 At-Will Employment
      Policy 4.2 Prohibition Against Unfair Discriminatory Practices in Employment and Grievance Procedures
      Policy 4.3 Code of Conduct for Employees Licensed by the BOT
      Policy 4.4 Employee Ethics and Conflicts of Interest
      Policy 4.5 Outside Employment
      Policy 4.6 Gifts to Employees and Board Members

      Motion to approve Policy 7.17, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, and 4.6
      Motion by: Natalya Johnson
      Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
      (5-0-0 all in favor)

10. Other
    
    1. Natalya Jonson, Graduate Research Presentation: Exploring the Impact of Student Culture and Enrollment in Charter Middle School Grades
11. Adjourn
    Motion to adjourn
    Motion by: Peter Keller
    Seconded by: Mary Moen
    (5-0-0 all in favor)

The Nasha Shkola Board meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM.
The Finance Committee meets at 5:30PM prior to the board meeting.
See the Nasha Shkola web page for the agenda and minutes of meetings.