1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Recognition of Visitors
   • Mark Eilers: Present
   • Nicole Nelson: Present
   • Lydia Tonoyan: Present
   • Natalya Johnson: Present
   • Peter Keller: Present
   • Mary Moen: Absent (sick)
   • Yelena Hardcopf, Executive Director, ex officio board member
   • Visitors: Tracy Quarnstrom (IQS), Lisa Hasledalen, Paul Kinsley, Sasha Kuznetsov
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: Natalya Johnson
   (4-0-0 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. Executive Director Report
      • Preparations for the upcoming school year are underway.
      • Many classrooms have been re-arranged in the school building due to the addition of the Prekindergarten.
      • Open House will take place on Thursday, August 22nd.
      • Current enrollment: 140 students in grades K-8 and an additional 9 students in Pre-Kindergarten.
   2. Financial Report: July 2024
      • Fund 01:
        • As of July 31, 2024 the school has received in Fund 01 a total of $103,313 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 6% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of July 31, 2024 the school has expended in Fund 01 $75,259 which is 4% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola ended July 2024 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 01 positive balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of $28,054.
      • Fund 02:
        • As of July 31, 2024 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, 2024 the school has expended in Fund 02 which is 0% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola ended July 2024 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 02 positive balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of $0.
      • Fund 04:
        • As of July 31, 2024 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, 2024 the school has expended in Fund 04 $0 which is 0% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola ended July 2024 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 04 positive balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of $0.
      • General notes:
        • Nasha Shkola had a total cash balance of $74,237 at the end of July 2024 reflected across all funds.
        • Nasha Shkola had a balance of $166,419 in accounts receivable at July 31, 2024.
        • There was a balance of $215,078 in current liabilities for general accounts payable and payroll liabilities at July 31, 2024. 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 had an overall audited fund balance of $12,524 at June 30, 2024.
        • The Adopted Budget is based on 105 ADM/pupil units. State aid is being paid on 100 ADM/101.6 P.U.
6.  Consent Agenda
   1. Minutes of July 16, 2024 Board meeting
   2. Financial Report July 2024
   3. New hires:
      Lindsay Stroia 0.5 FTE 4th gr classroom, ELA, Social Studies, 0.25 FTE ESL Teacher
      Rebecca Jaros 1.0 FTE SpEd Teacher
      Natalia Legun 0.8 FTE VPK (Prekindergarten) Teacher
      Sadia Rani 1.0 FTE Math & Science Teacher 3rd & 4th grade; 0.1 FTE Math Interventionist

      Motion to approve the consent agenda
      Motion by: Peter Keller
      Seconded by: Natalya Johnson
      (4-0-0 all in favor)

7. Old Business
   1. School Programming 24-25
      1. Student Engagement and Culture (growing our MS program): Educational Services consultant proposal (Sasha Kuznetsov)
      2. Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK)
         VPK calendar 24-25
      3. Staffing update
         • Victoria Neyman (part-time Art teacher) has decided to not continue her employment at Nasha Shkola.
         • Lisa Fancher (full-time 3rd grade teacher) has decided to not continue her employment at Nasha Shkola.
         • Lindsay Stroia is 4th grade ELA & Social Studies teacher.
         • Sadia Rani is 3rd and 4th grade Math and Science teacher.
         • Yelena Hardcopf will be substitute teaching 3rd grade English Language Arts and Social Studies while continuing search for a teacher.
         • Rebecca Jaros is the full-time Special Education teacher.
         • Natalia Legun is the Pre-Kindergarten teacher.
      4. NS School Improvement Plan 24-25
         • We are looking to have a Parent Academy this upcoming school year.
      5. NS Read Act Plan 24-25
   2. Operations
      1. Lead in Water Safety Plan and website update

         Motion to approve the Lead in Water Safety Plan
         Motion by: Peter Keller
         Seconded by: Natalya Johnson
         (4-0-0 all in favor)

      2. Transportation Update: contract approval

         Motion to approve the Transportation update
         Motion by: Peter Keller
         Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
         (4-0-0 all in favor)

   3. NS Board
      1. NS Bylaws update

         Motion to approve the updated NS Bylaws
         Motion by: Mark Eilers
         Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
         (4-0-0 all in favor)

      2. Required annual board training
8. New Business
   1. Review and update board policies:
      • Policy 7.15 Purchasing, Procurement and Contracting
        Motion to approve Policy 7.15 Purchasing, Procurement and Contracting
        Motion by: Mark Eilers
        Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
        (4-0-0 all in favor)
      • Policy 5.11 Students’ Possession and Use of Cellphones in School

        Motion to approve Policy 5.11 Students’ Possession and Use of Cellphones in School
        Motion by: Mark Eilers
        Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
        (4-0-0 all in favor)

   2. NS Employee Handbook (PTO policy included) 24-25

      Motion to approve the NS Employee Handbook (PTO policy included) 24-25
      Motion by: Lydia Tonoyan
      Seconded by: Peter Keller
      (4-0-0 all in favor)

   3. NS Emergency Action Plan 24-25

      Motion to approve the NS Emergency Action Plan 24-25
      Motion by: Lydia Tonoyan
      Seconded by: Natalya Johnson
      (4-0-0 all in favor)

9. Other
10. Adjourn
    Motion to adjourn
    Motion by: Lydia Tonoyan
    Seconded by: Mark Eilers
    (4-0-0 all in favor)

Next Board Meeting:
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.