1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Recognition of Visitors
   • Mark Eilers: Present (online)
   • 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
2. Conflict of interest check
   There is no conflict of interest.
3. Approval of the Agenda for this meeting
   Motion to move 7.1 and 7.2 before item 5 on the agendaMotion to approve the agenda as amended
   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. Executive Director Report
      • The current enrollment is 135 students in grades PreK-8.
      • The MS student engagement professional development with Sasha Kuznetsov has started; some teacher observations have been conducted.
      • The student engagement initiative will be expanded to include grades 2 – 4.
      • The board will need to determine the board term and position term limits.
   2.  Financial Report
      • Fund 01
        • As of November 30, 2024 the school has received in Fund 01 a total of $704,456 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 38% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of November 30, 2024 the school has expended in Fund 01 $673,906 which is 38% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola ended November 2024 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 01 positive balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of $30,550.
      • Fund 02
        • As of November 30, 2024 the school has received in Fund 02 a total of $34,259 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 38% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of November 30, 2024 the school has expended in Fund 02 $40,370 which is 45% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola ended November 2024 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 02 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($6,110).
      • Fund 04
        • As of November 30, 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 November 30, 2024 the school has expended in Fund 04 $332 which is 28% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola ended November 2024 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 04 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($332).
      • General notes:
        • Nasha Shkola Charter School had a total cash balance of $86,199 at the end of November 2024 reflected across all funds.
        • Nasha Shkola had a balance of $2,468 in accounts receivable at November 30, 2024.
        • There was a balance of $67,036 in current liabilities for general accounts payable and payroll liabilities at November 30, 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.
        • 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
6. Consent Agenda
   1. Minutes of November 19, 2024 Board meeting
   2. Financials November 2024Motion to approve the consent agenda
      Motion by: Mary Moen
      Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
      (5-0-0 all in favor)
7. Old Business
   1. Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Strategic Plan (Marcy Myers)
   2. Board Comprehensive Development Plan (Marcy Myers)
   3. Training follow-up: Legislative Changes Impacting Charter Schools
8. New Business
   1. Review and update board policies:
      Policy 2.1 Board Election Process
      Policy 2.2 Board Member Training
      Policy 2.3 Board Committees
      Policy 2.4.1 Conflict of Interest – Board of DirectorsMotion to freeze Policy 2.3
      Motion by: Lydia Tonoyan
      Seconded by: Mary Moen
      (5-0-0 all in favor)

      Motion to approve Policy 2.1, 2.2, and 2.4.1
      Motion by: Mark Eilers
      Seconded by: Natalya Johnson
      (5-0-0 all in favor)

9. Other
10. Adjourn
    Motion by: Natalya Johnson
    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.