A formal motion to close the meeting was not held. Instead, attendees were asked to leave the meeting and re-join once it was reopened.

Motion to reopen the meeting
Motion by: Alexej Abyzov
Seconded by: Nicole Nelson
6-0-0

Summary of the closed session: The board received legal advice and has directed the board chair, the director, and counsel regarding future steps.

1. Minutes of June, 21 2022 Board meeting
2. Financials June, 2022

   Motion to approve
   Motion by: Nicole Nelson
   Seconded by: Peter Keller
   6-0-0

1. School building operations
   1. Moving update
   2. Building readiness
   3. Accomplishments & plans
      • Phone service & internet: a new phone system has been installed along with an internet connection.
      • Cable cleans up and containment: unnecessary cables have been removed while the remaining cables have been placed inside tracks that run along the walls.
      • Window fan units purchase: each classroom will have a window fan unit to help air flow.
      • AC unit purchase for the lab & technology room: the school has purchased an AC unit for the lab & technology classroom.
      • Portable Air Filtration System Purchase: each classroom will have a portable air filtration unit.
      • New piano for Music program: the school has purchased a nice, used piano for the Music room.
      • White board removal & replacement (private contractor): the school has hired a contractor to remove and replace existing whiteboards in the classrooms. The whiteboards were originally chalkboards that were coated with white paint, however, the application was not done correctly resulting in smudgy whiteboards.
      • Water fountain/bottle filling station purchase & installation: vendors are being explored. We would need 4 stations.
      • LED light installation: the inspection has been completed. We should receive a quote and project information by the end of the week. LED lights will help reduce our overall energy bill. The program is funded through rebates and grants.
      • Wall painting: a painter contractor is being secured.
      • Other: additional janitorial contractor services are also being secured to help get the school cleaned and ready for move-in.
   4. Inspections
      • Fire marshal (completed 6/21): the fire marshal inspection report has been submitted to the landlord. The landlord has 60 days to address the required items.
      • Mold inspection: a mold inspection will be arranged in the near future.
   5. New vendors & contractors
      • Orkin (Pest control): a contract with Orkin has been signed for the upcoming school year.
      • Vivel LLC (Custodian Services): we will be using the Vivel LLC custodian services.
      • GameTime playground: equipment repair & wood covering
        • Playground equipment repair should be covered by the landlord.
        • Nasha Shkola has ordered some more wood covering for the playground.
2. School Policies:
   • Uniform Policy update:
     • Girls K-8 will be allowed to wear school pants and shorts
     • Girls K-8 will be allowed to wear jumpers and skirts
     • A change of clothes for gym class will be allowed; however, the gym uniform style is yet to be determined.
     • The last Friday of each month will be a “non-uniform day.” The PTO or administration will decide the theme.
   • Cell phone/electronic device policy – to be finalized at 8/16/2022 meeting
     Motion to approve the uniform policy with the revisions
     Motion by: Alexej Abyzov
     Seconded by: Natalya Johnson
     6-0-0

1. Review and appoint board committees, their representatives and appoint board officers:
   • Board Chair: Mark Eilers
     • Votes for Mark Eilers – 4
     • Votes for Alexej Abyzov – 2
     • Results: Mark Eilers will continue as Board Chair.
   • Treasure: Lydia Tonoyan
     • 6-0-0
   • Secretary: Natalya Johnson
     • 6-0-0
   • Finance Committee: Mark Eilers, Lydia Tonoyan, Paul Kinsley, Designs for Learning, and Yelena Hardcopf
     • (no formal vote was held)
   • Personnel Committee (Director evaluation): Peter Keller
     • 6-0-0
   • Board Development Committee (board elections): (We will visit this in January.)
2. Board activity calendar 2022-2023 & Board training requirements: this document provides an overview of the year.
3. Set substitute pay rate: the new daily pay rate will be $150.
   Motion to approve the substitute pay rate
   Motion by: Peter Keller
   Seconded by: Alexej Abyzov
   6-0-0
4. Establish future meeting time and dates:
   • Monthly board meetings will continue to be every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.

Motion to adjourn
Motion by: Nicole Nelson
Seconded by: Peter Keller
6-0-0