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: Present
   • Yelena Hardcopf, Executive Director, ex officio board member
   • Visitors: Paul Kinsley
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: Nicole Nelson
   (6-0-0 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. Installation of new Board members:
   Mark Eilers, community
   Lydia Tonoyan, parent
6. Reports
   1. Executive Director Report
      • Summer Tutoring started on Monday, June 10th.
      • Chess Camp will take place August 19-22.
      • Comprehensive Needs Assessment was completed in June.
      • MCA data will be added to the CNA and School Improvement Plan.
      • The School Improvement Plan will be shared at the next board meeting.
      • IQS report and Score Card will be made available by IQS soon.
      • Title I, II, III, and IV grants have been submitted.
      • Read Well plan has been submitted.
      • Director attended the Seal of Biliteracy training
      • IB conference will be held on August 13th; 2 board members have signed up to attend the conference.
      • Slavic Community Festival will be held on August 3rd and 4th.
      • The school yearbook 23-24 will be published in th summer
      • Website updates will be completed during the summer
   2. Financial Report: May & June 2024
      • Fund 01:
        • As of June 30, 2024 the school has received in Fund 01 a total of $1,389,973 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 87% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of June 30, 2024 the school has expended in Fund 01 $1,689,563 which is 97% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola ended June 2024 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 01 deficit balance of ($299,590).
      • Fund 02:
        • As of June 30, 2024 the school has received in Fund 02 a total of $98,264 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and
        • Local revenues which is 112% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of June 30, 2024 the school has expended in Fund 02 $89,501 which is 102% of its current budgeted expense.
          Nasha Shkola Charter School ended June 2024 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 02 positive balance of $8,762.
      • Fund 04:
        • As of June 30, 2024 the school has received in Fund 04 a total of $795 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 68% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of June 30, 2024 the school has expended in Fund 04 $812 which is 69% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola ended June 2024 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 04 deficit balance of ($17).
      • General notes:
        • Nasha Shkola had a total cash balance of $81,098 at the end of June 2024 reflected across all funds.
        • Nasha Shkola had a balance of $3,918 in accounts receivable at June 30, 2024.
        • There was a balance of $218,260 in current liabilities for general accounts payable and payroll liabilities at June 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.
7.  Consent Agenda
   1. Minutes of June 4, 2024 Board meeting
   2. Financial Report May and June 2024

      Motion to approve the consent agenda
      Motion by: Nicole Nelson
      Seconded by: Peter Keller
      (6-0-0 all in favor)

8. Old Business
   1. School Operations and Planning 24-25
      1. Voluntary Prekindergarten Program (VPK)
         • NS received VPK funding for 9 students (5.4 pupil units).
         • NS is in the implementation phase of the VPK program.
         • Hiring needs: preschool teacher
         • Priority enrollment will be given to families who have students currently enrolled at the school.
      2. Enrollment Projections
         • Current enrollment projection is 128 students for grades K-8.
      3. Staffing update
         • Elementary Teacher
         • Special Education teacher
         • with increased enrollment of ELA students, thre will be a need to for 1.0 FTE GenEd/ELL Paraprofessional
   2. Operations
      1. Lead in Water Safety Program update
         • NS passed the lead inspection.
         • Lead inspection results will be posted on the NS website.
      2. Food and Nutrition Services Bid update: Kilimanjaro Enterprises, Inc.
         • Kilimanjaro Enterprises, Inc. won the bid; they will be the new food vendor.
      3. Lease Aid 24-25
         • Lease Aid application will be submitted shortly.
      4. Transportation
         • Vendor contract has not yet been received.
         • The goal is to decrease the number of buses/vans to reduce cost.
9. New Business
   1. Review and update board policies:
      • NS Parent Involvement Policy FY25

        Motion to adopt the NS Parent Involvement Policy FY25
        Motion by: Peter Keller
        Seconded by: Nicole Nelson
        (6-0-0 all in favor)

   2. Connect (School-Parent communication program/app)
      • School-parent communication program that allows for communication features.
        Motion to use School Status – Connect for the upcoming school year
        Motion by: Mark Eilers
        Seconded by: Mary Moen
        (6-0-0 all in favor)
   3. Educational Services consultant proposal
      • Board is requesting a proposal and introductory meeting with the Educational Services consultant to learn more about the proposed project and services.
   4. NS Board
      1. Review and appoint board committees, their representatives and appoint board officers:
         • Board Chair – Mark Eilers
           Nomination by: Peter Keller
           Seconded by: Natalya Johnson
           (6-0-0 all in favor)
           Mark Eilers accepted the position
         • Treasurer – Lydia Tonoyan
           Nomination by: Peter Keller
           Seconded by: Mary Moen
           (6-0-0 all in favor)
           Lydia Tonoyan accepted the position
         • Secretary – Natalya Johnson
           Nomination by: Mark Eilers
           Seconded by: Nicole Nelson
           (6-0-0 all in favor)
           Natalya Johnson accepted the position
      2. Board activity calendar 2024-2025 & Board training requirements
         • School board members will complete annual background checks.
      3. Establish future meeting time and dates
         • Nasha Shkola Finance Committee will continue to meet at 5:30PM prior to the board meeting.
         • Nasha Shkola Board will continue to meet on the 3nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM.
      4. Required annual board training
         • Annual board training meeting will take place in-person on August 13th.
10. Other
11. Adjourn
    Motion to adjourn
    Motion by: Peter Keller
    Seconded by: Mary Moen
    (6-0-0 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.