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Board of Directors Meeting Minutes: August 19, 2025

  1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Recognition of Visitors
    • Mark Eilers: Present (online – medical reason)
    • Natalya Johnson: Present
    • Lydia Tonoyan: Absent (medical reason)
    • Peter Keller: Present
    • Mary Moen: Present
    • Rebecca Hodus: Present
  2. Conflict of interest check
    There is no conflict of interest.
  3. Approval of the Agenda for this meeting
    Motion to move “Item 8.4: Student Code of Conduct” to the next board meeting
    Motion by: Mary Moen
    Seconded by: Mark Eilers
    (5-0-0 all in favor)Motion to approve the agenda as written with Item 8.4 eliminated
    Motion by: Mark Eilers
    Seconded by: Mary Moen
    (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.  Reports
      1. Financial Report: July 2025
        1. June 2025
          • Fund 01
            • As of June 30, 2025 the school has received in Fund 01 a total of $2,199,725 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 104% of its current budgeted amount.
            • As of June 30, 2025 the school has expended in Fund 01 $1,838,644 which is 99% of its current budgeted expense.
            • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended June 2025 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 01 positive balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of $361,081.
          • Fund 02
            • As of June 30, 2025 the school has received in Fund 02 a total of $132,017 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 110% of its current budgeted amount.
            • As of June 30, 2025 the school has expended in Fund 02 $124,481 which is 104% of its current budgeted expense.
            • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended June 2025 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 02 positive balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of $7,537.
          • Fund 04
            • As of June 30, 2025 the school has received in Fund 04 a total of $699 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 58% of its current budgeted amount.
            • As of June 30, 2025 the school has expended in Fund 04 $676 which is 56% of its current budgeted expense.
            • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended June 2025 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 04 positive balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of $23.
          • General information:
            • Nasha Shkola Charter School had a total cash balance of $303,121 at the end of June 2025 reflected across all funds.
            • Nasha Shkola Charter School had a balance of $283,179 in accounts receivable at June 30, 2025.
            • There was a balance of $220,135 in current liabilities for general accounts payable and payroll liabilities at June 30, 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.
          • Financial Statement Overview – Budgeting and Other Financial Information
            • Final audit ADM 131.73 or 134.02 Pupil Units as of 08/11/2025. The audit will be present in October.
            • Revenue activity listed on the Summary Income Statement are reflections of current year actual amounts and do not include calculations for revenue earned during the school year but not yet received. These amounts are calculated at year end as part of the audit preparation process.
            • Expenditures included in the Summary Income Statement are reported on actual activity and known accounts payable activity. Amounts unpaid but included in the statements will be paid for in the following month. Accounts Payable and Salary Accrual amounts are calculated at year end as part of the audit process.
            • Information reflected in these statements are based on data provided by school leadership and/or state and federal entities. These Statements are prepared for internal purposes and do not reflect audited data.Motion to move $460.49 to Fund 04
              Motion by: Mark Eilers
              Seconded by: Mary Moen
              (5-0-0 all in favor)
        2. July 2025
          • Fund 01
            • As of July 31, 2025 the school has received in Fund 01 a total of $199,217 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 7% of its current budgeted amount.
            • As of July 31, 2025 the school has expended in Fund 01 $73,249 which is 4% of its current budgeted expense.
            • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended July 2025 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 01 positive balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of $45,968.
          • Fund 02
            • As of July 31, 2025 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, 2025 the school has expended in Fund 02 $1,039 which is 1% of its current budgeted expense.
            • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended July 2025 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 02 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($1,039).
          • General notes:
            • Nasha Shkola Charter School had a total cash balance of $305,275 at the end of July 2025 reflected across all funds.
            • Nasha Shkola Charter School had a balance of $239,955 in accounts receivable at July 31, 2025.
            • There was a balance of $134,137 in current liabilities for general accounts payable and payroll liabilities at July 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.
            • Nasha Shkola Charter School had an overall audited fund balance of $418,072 at June 30, 2025 which includes its investments in fixed assets.
            • The Adopted Budget is based on 125 ADM/pupil units. State aid is being paid on 125.4 ADM and 128.2 Pupil Units.
      2. Executive Director Report
        • Adopted 125 ADM
        • Current enrollment is 149 students (17 students in grades 7-8)
        • HR update: A full-time middle school social studies teacher as well as part-time gym and art teachers have been hired.
        • New teacher evaluation procedures are being reviewed and determined.
        • Teacher Workshop Week began this week. Nasha Shkola is partnering with Progeny Academy for some of the professional development.
        • Open House will take place on Thursday, August 21st 3:00pm – 5:00pm.
        • A potential implementation of a fee-based STEM-based after-school activities is being developed.
          Fundraising opportunities are being researched to help fund educational opportunities for students.
        • IQS will be providing a $4,000 grant for Groves Literacy program and materials.
  6. Consent Agenda
    1. Minutes of July 15, 20245 Board meeting
    2. Financial Report July 2025
    3. New hires:
      Daniel Mark, 1.0 FTE Social Studies 5-8 gr
      Tetiana More, 0.25 FTE Art Teacher PreK-5 gr
      Tatiana Bubnova, 0.4 FTE PE Teacher
    4. Employment Agreement Expiration 8/16/2025
      Elizaveta Lindman, 1.0 FTE Mathematics 5-8 grMotion to approve the consent agenda items 6.1-6.4
      Motion by: Mark Eilers
      Seconded by: Mary Moen
      (5-0-0 all in favor)
  7. Old Business
    1. School Programming 25-26
      1. Staffing update
        • There is a 4th grade teacher and a SPED paraprofessional vacancy
      2. Science instruction
        BlueSky Academy (IQS charter school) partnership
        Science from Scientist (educational contracted services)Motion to approve the BlueSky Academy contract and keep the Science from Scientists contract services
        Motion by: Mark Eilers
        Seconded by: Natalya Johnson
        (5-0-0 all in favor)
      3. Natalya Johnson admin duties
    2. Board Development Plan 25-26
  8. New Business
    1. Review and update board policies:
      • 5.1.1 Admissions Policy with Lottery
      • 5.2.1 Attendance-Absences
      • 5.2.2 Compulsory Attendance
      • 5.3.1 Student Educational Data
      • 5.3.2 Adjudicated JuvenilesMotion to approve the updated board policies 5.1.1 – 5.3.2
        Motion by: Mark Eilers
        Seconded by: Mary Moen
        (5-0-0 all in favor)
    2. NS Employee Handbook 25-26
      • NS Employee Handbook 25-26 will be updated in the Fall to reflect upcoming legislative changes to the Family Leave policy.
    3. NS Emergency Action Plan 25-26
    4. Student Code of Conduct
  9. Other
  10. Adjourn
    Motion to adjourn
    Motion by: Mark Eilers
    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.

About Nasha Shkola

Nasha Shkola — Russian for Our School — is an academically rigorous K-8 charter school, providing a highly-structured learning environment for students interested in Russian language and culture.

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    School Info

    Nasha Shkola
    6717 85th Ave North
    Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

    Phone: 763-496-5550
    Fax: 763-424-8520

    School Hours
    Monday – Friday:
    8:30 am – 4:30 pm

    Office Hours
    Monday – Friday:
    8 am – 4 pm