1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Recognition of Visitors
   • Mark Eilers: Present (online)
   • Nicole Nelson: Present (online)
   • Lydia Tonoyan: Present (online)
   • Alexej Abyzov: Present (in-person)
   • Natalya Johnson: Present (online)
   • Peter Keller: Present (online)
   • Yelena Hardcopf, Executive Director, ex officio board member
   • Visitors: Laurie Schroeder (online)
2. Approval of the Agenda for this meeting
   Motion to approve the agenda
   Motion by: Natalya Johnson
   Seconded by: Peter Keller
   6-0-0
   (all were in favor)
3. 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.
4. Reports
   1. Reports
      1. Executive Director Report
         • Current enrollment is 96 students.
         • Enrollment for next year has started. 5 new Kindergarteners have been enrolled for the upcoming school year.
         • Parent-Teacher conferences were held on February 17th. Attendance was high; conferences were held online and in-person.
         • After School Tutoring started in the beginning of the 3rd quarter. Tutoring is provided in areas of math, reading, English for ELLs, and Russian as a foreign language. 7 staff are providing services for 35 students. Tutoring is funded through the Federal Fund 161.
         • ACCESS Testing is underway. This test helps track students’ proficiency in the English language. Currently, 57 English Language Learners are taking this test.
         • Students in grades 6-8 will be taking the Russian language assessment test.
         • MCA testing will take place after Spring Break.
         • The school’s leadership team is working to set up school performance goals for the IQS score card for the next contract.
         • Employment update: We are currently conducting a search and interviewing candidates including international applicants fro middle school science teacher position.
      2. Financial Report – January 2023
         • Fund 01
           • As of January 31, 2023 the school has received in Fund 01 a total of $934,352 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 48% of its current budgeted amount.
           • As of January 31, 2023 the school has expended in Fund 01 $1,009,727 which is 53% of its current budgeted expense.
           • Nasha Shkola ended January 2023 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 01 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($75,374).
         • Fund 02
           • As of January 31, 2023 the school has received in Fund 02 a total of $5,345 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 8% of its current budgeted amount.
           • As of January 31, 2023 the school has expended in Fund 02 $33,111 which is 49% of its current budgeted expense.
           • Nasha Shkola ended January 2023 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 02 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($27,767).
         • Nasha Shkola had a total cash balance of $402,011 at the end of January 2023 reflected across all funds.
         • Nasha Shkola had a balance of $6,076 in accounts receivable at January 31, 2023.
         • There was a balance of $48,481 in current liabilities for general accounts payable and payroll liabilities at January 31, 2023. 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 $505,979 at June 30, 2023 which includes its investments in fixed assets.
         • The Adopted Budget Approved is based on 130 ADM or 135 pupil units. State aid is being paid on 135 ADM or 141 Pupil Unit. Current enrollment is 95 ADM or 97.4 Pupil Unit.
           • Our accountant has reported the updated student enrollment to the state; the state has not yet adjusted our payments.
         • Additional financial information:
           • Paul Kinsley is working with Choice Bank to establish a $100,000 line of credit. This will help us pay for our expenses for one calendar year.
           • Fund 02: There were initial mistakes made in JMC for lunch reporting. The mistakes have been corrected and Nasha Shkola is working with the state to receive reimbursement.
5.  Consent Agenda
   
   1. Minutes of January 17, 2023 Board meeting
   2. Financials January, 2022
      Motion to approve
      Motion by: Peter Keller
      Seconded by: Nicole Nelson
      6-0-0
      (all were in favor)

      There was a typo in the consent agenda which was amended after the initial motion by Peter Keller and seconded by Nicole Nelson of the Consent Agenda. The change was made and a re-vote was conducted (all in favor 6-0-0).

6. Old Business
   1. School lease & operations update
      At the end of January, KF&D advised Nasha Shkola to reach out to the school’s insurance company, Assured. After reviewing the case, it was determined that our insurance company will cover all of the legal fees moving forward in regard to the lease/operations issue. A new legal counsel (covered by our insurance network) Rupp, Anderson, Squires, Waldspurger has been assigned to the case. KDF has transferred all the documents pertaining to the issue. RASW will review it and we will hold a special board meeting to determine the next steps.
   2. ABC/School property development update. Establishing School Site Development Committee.
      • Nasha Shola ABC was formed on 2/20/2023 as a Minnesota domestic nonprofit corporation with the Secretary of State (with the articles of incorporation).
        • The school is working to provide financial information in order to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) and complete the 1023 application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
      • Nasha Shkola had a meeting with TenSquare LLC to determine preliminary project information.
        • Nasha Shkola, through its affiliated building company, Nasha Shkola Building Company, will be pursuing the acquisition and development of a long-term school facility location.
        • Nasha Shkola will seek a school facility location in the northwest metro area of the Twin Cities (Maple Grove, Champlin, Osseo, Brooklyn Park, north New Hope).
        • Nasha Shkola’s ideal facility would be 15,000 – 25,000 square feet, with space for outdoor play and adequate parking to support staff, students, and visitors.
      • A School Site Development Committee is needed for touring the sites and assisting the board in the process of choosing a site that best meets NS needs.
   3. School Calendar update
      • 3 school days need to be added to the calendar in order to make up for the snow days and comply with MDE hours requirements (850-1020 hrs).
        • We need to add April 7th, April 28th, and May 12th to the calendar to avoid adding additional school days at the end of the year.

          Motion to approve updated School Calendar
          Motion by: Peter Keller
          Seconded by: Nicole Nelson
          6-0-0
          (all in favor)

   4. Annual director evaluation update
      • Peter Keller has sent out a director evaluation form to staff members.
      • The evaluations will be anonymous and reviewed by Peter Keller. Peter Keller will then share the results.
      • Laurie Shroeder (IQS) addressed the board about the need for setting a purpose for the director evaluation form.
        • The board needs to identify areas of improvement based on the results from previous years’ surveys. Then, the board needs to make development goals based on the evaluation results.
        • The evaluation system for the director could include a professional development plan i.e. charter leader certificate.
      • The board needs to develop and adopt a teacher evaluation process. Using Danielson rubrics during teacher observations and evaluations is a good option. Teachers need to go through a formal evaluation process once every three years.
7. New Business
   1. Establishing new positions for FY24
      • ELL teacher
      • Instructional Coach

        Motion to approve
        Motion by: Peter Keller
        Seconded by: Natalya Johnson
        5-0-1
        Alexej Abyzov voted no, the rest of the members were in favor.

   2. Review and update board policies: Chapter 5 (5.7.1-5.7.3) Policy 5.7.1 Tennessen Warning
      Policy 57.2 School Lockers
      Policy 5.7.3 Students’ Free Speech Rights

      Motion to approve policies 5.7.1 – 5.7.3
      Motion by: Peter Keller
      Seconded by: Nicole Nelson
      6-0-0
      (all were in favor)

   3. Annual meeting and recruiting new board members
      • Legal council needs to review NS policy on board elections.
8. Adjourn
   Motion to adjourn
   Motion by: Peter Keller
   Seconded by: Nicole Nelson
   6-0-0
   (all were in favor)

Next Board Meeting:
March 21, 2023 – 6:30 Nasha Shkola School
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.