1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Recognition of Visitors
   • Rebecca Hodus: Present
   • Rebecca Jaros: Present
   • Peter Keller: Present
   • Ekaterina Gay: Absent
   • Mary Moen: Present
   • Yelena Hardcopf, Executive Director, ex-officio board member
   • Visitors: Natalya Johnson, Sara Truesdale (online)

     (All voting took place via roll call.)

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: Mary Moen
   Seconded by: Rebecca Hodus
   (4-0-0 – all in favor – Bekki Jaros, Mary, Rebecca Hodus, Peter )
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. Reports
      1. Executive Director Report:
         • Current enrollment: 144 students
         • Budget built on 140 students
         • School Improvement Plan
      2. Financial Report: July 2026
         • FUND 01
           • As of July 31, 2026 the school has received in Fund 01 a total of $141,796 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 6% of its current budgeted amount.
           • As of July 31, 2026 the school has expended in Fund 01 a total of $54,092 which is 3% of its current budgeted expense.
           • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended July 2026 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 01 positive balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of $87,704.
         • FOO SERVICE FUND – 02
           • As of July 31, 2026 the school has received in Fund 02 a total of $0 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local
             revenues which is 0% of its current budgeted amount.
           • As of July 31, 2026 the school has expended in Fund 02 $1,061 which is 1% of its current budgeted expense.
           • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended July 2026 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 02 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($1,067).
         • COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND – 04
           • As of July 31, 2026 the school has received in Fund 04 a total of $0 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local
             revenues which is 0% of its current budgeted amount.
           • As of July 31, 2026 the school has expended in Fund 04 $0 which is 0% of its current budgeted expense.
           • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended July 2026 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 04 positive balance (revenues
             received less expenditures incurred) of $0.
         • FINANCIAL STATEMENT OVERVIEW-BALANCE SHEET
           • Nasha Shkola Charter School had a total cash balance of $510,510 at the end of July 2026 reflected across all funds.
           • Nasha Shkola Charter School had a balance of ($4,858) in accounts receivable on July 31, 2026.
           • There was a balance of $40,405 in current liabilities for general accounts payable and payroll liabilities at July 31, 2026.
           • Overall fund balance on June 30, 2026 totaled $393,084 (including fund 01, 02, 04). Through the current fiscal year, the
           • The school has an overall net income of $86,643 across all funds, on a cash basis.
           • Fixed assets, investments, and long-term debt total $7,234 on June 30, 2026.
         • FINANCIAL STATEMENT OVERVIEW-BUDGETING AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
           • The Budget is based on 146 ADM/ 142.8 Pupil Units.
           • State aid is being paid on 139.4 ADM and 142.6 Pupil Units.
6. Consent Agenda
   1. Minutes of July 21, 2026 Board meeting
   2. Financial Report June 2026
   3. New hires:
      Jonathon Pierpont, 1.0 FTE Math 5-8 gr
      Sarah Anello, 1.0 FTE 3rd grade Classroom Teacher
      Karsen Pzybilla, 0.6 FTE PE Teacher / 0.4 FTE Academic Support Teacher
      Lindsay Stroia, 1.0 FTE Internal Substitute Teacher
   4. Employment Agreement Expiration 8/16/2026
      Sadia Rani, 1.0 FTE Math 5-8 gr
   5. Employment offer withdrawal:
      Gage Larsen 1.0 PE Teacher/Academic Support

      Motion to approve Consent Agenda
      Motion by: Bekki Jaros
      Seconded by: Mary Moen
      (4-0-0 – all in favor – Mary, Bekki Jaros, Rebecca Hodus, Peter)

7. Old Business
   1. NS Board: Review and appoint board committees, their representatives, and appoint board officers:

      Motion to accept Mark Eiler’s resignation as Board Chair
      Motion by: Bekki Jaros
      Seconded by: Rebecca Hodus
      (4-0-0 – all in favor – Bekki Jaros, Rebecca Hodus, Mary, Peter)

      • Treasurer: Rebecca Hodus

        Motion to accept Rebecca Hodus as Treasurer
        Motion by: Peter Keller
        Seconded by: Bekki Jaros
        (3-1-0 (Peter, Bekki Jaros, Mary all in favor – Rebecca Hodus abstained)

        Motion to elect Peter Keller as Board Chair
        Motion by: Bekki Jaros
        Seconded by: Rebecca Hodus
        (3-1-0 (Bekki Jaros, Rebecca Hodus, Mary all in favor – Peter Keller abstained)

   2. School Programming 26-27
      • Staffing update – still in need of a Sped Para
      • Administrative structure update
        • Natalya Johnson will continue as 2nd grade teacher and work administrative hours as a part-time Principal.
        • Lada Bondar will continue as an Assistant Administrator which would consist of being an academic operations coordinator and Russian teacher.
        • Yelena Hardcopf will go back to being full time Executive Director.

          Motion to approve Yelena Hardcopf as a 1.0 FTE Executive Director, Natalya Johnson as part-time Principal and full-time 2nd grade teacher, and Lada Bondar as full-time academic operations coordinator/Russian teacher.

          Motion by: Peter Keller
          Seconded by: Bekki Jaros
          (4-0-0 all in favor – Peter, Mary, Bekki Jaros, Rebecca Hodus)

   3. IQS Annual Review FY’26 and School Improvement Plan

      Motion for the IQS Annual Review
      Motion by Bekki Jaros
      Seconded by Rebecca Hodus
      (4-0-0 – all in favor – Peter, Mary, Bekki Jaros, Rebecca Hodus)

8. New Business
   1. Employee Handbook 26-27
   2. NS Emergency Action Plan 26-27

      Motion to approve the Employee Handbook and NS Emergency Action Plan 26-27
      Motion by: Bekki Jaros
      Seconded by: Rebecca Hodus
      (4-0-0 – all in favor – Peter, Mary, Bekki Jaros, Rebecca Hodus)

   3. Nasha Shkola ABC 990 Returns – more information needed
   4. Board activity calendar and Development Plan 26-27 – board training will be added after the completion of board assessment
   5. Professional Development Plan for Executive Director, Yelena Hardcopf FY27

      Motion to approve the Professional Development Plan for Executive Director, Yelena Hardcopf FY27
      Motion by: Bekki Jaros
      Seconded by: Rebecca Hodus
      (4-0-0 – all in favor – Peter, Mary, Bekki Jaros, Rebecca Hodus)

   6. Review and update board policies:
      • Policy 5.2.1 Attendance-Absences
      • Policy 6.8 Parent Involvement
      • Policy 7.1 Segregation of Duties
      • Policy 7.1.1 Employee Timekeeping Procedure
      • Policy 5.4.4 Student Discipline adopted for Student Code of Conduct (Student Handbook)

        Motion to accept board policies:5.2.1, 6.8, 7.1, 7.1.1, 5.4.4
        Motion: Bekki Jaros
        Seconded: Rebecca Hodus
        (4-0-0 – all in favor – Mary, Peter, Bekki Jaros, Rebecca Hodus)

9. Other
10. Adjourn
    Motion to adjourn 8:25
    Motion: Bekki Jaros
    Seconded: Rebecca Hodus
    (4-0-0 – all in favor – Peter, Mary, Bekki Jaros, Rebecca Hodus)

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.