1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Recognition of Visitors
   • Mark Eilers: Present (online – schedule conflict)
   • Natalya Johnson: Present
   • Lydia Tonoyan: Present
   • Peter Keller: Present
   • Mary Moen: Present
   • Rebecca Hodus: Present
   • Yelena Hardcopf, Executive Director, ex-officio board member
   • Visitors: Angela Reali Crossland (Instructional Designs) online
2. Conflict of interest check
   There is conflict of interest.
3. Approval of the Agenda for this meeting
   Motion to add “termination of Derrick Combs paraprofessional” to the consent agenda and revise the former name “WBWF” to “NS CACR Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness.”

   Motion to approve the agenda as amended.
   Motion by: Mark Eilers
   Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
   (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. Board Training (Instructional Designs, Inc.)
   1. Strategic Planning, Part 1: Why It’s Important for Charter School Boards to Oversee
   2. Strategic Planning, Part 2: How Does a School Develop a Strategic Plan
6. Reports
   1. Financial Report: October 2025
      • Fund 01
        • As of October 31, 2025 the school has received in Fund 01 a total of $504,552 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 28% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of October 31, 2025 the school has expended in Fund 01 $518,365 which is 29% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended October 2025 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 01 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($13,813).
      • Fund 02
        • As of October 31, 2025 the school has received in Fund 02 a total of $26,106 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 22% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of October 31, 2025 the school has expended in Fund 02 $35,271 which is 29% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended October 2025 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 02 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($9,165).
      • Fund 04
        • As of October 31, 2025 the school has received in Fund 04 a total of $548 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 38% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of October 31, 2025 the school has expended in Fund 04 $132 which is 9% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended October 2025 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 04 positive balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of $415.
      • General notes:
        • Nasha Shkola Charter School had a total cash balance of $460,344 at the end of October 2025 reflected across all funds.
        • Nasha Shkola Charter School had a balance of ($1,435) in accounts receivable at October 31, 2025.
        • There was a balance of $115,307 in current liabilities for general accounts payable and payroll liabilities at October 31, 2025. 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 Adopted Budget is based on 125 ADM/pupil units. State aid is being paid on 125.4 ADM and 128.2 Pupil Units. Current ADM is at 144/147 PU. Working on a revised budget to 140 ADM.
   2. Executive Director’s report
      • Current student enrollment is 151 students.
      • State reports and submissions:
        • The Lease Aid has been submitted and approved.
        • Assurances of Compliance have been submitted to the state.
        • STAR report has been submitted to the state for review.
        • The school budget has been posted to the school website.
        • Title grant expenditures have been completed and submitted.
        • District Revenues and Expenditures Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and FY 2026 (posted on school website)
      • The first kitchen inspection has been conducted with no findings.
      • Security changes have been made (door bell, security light-reflective film on the outside doors)
      • Teacher PD:
        • The READ Act training will begin after January 1st.
        • Sasha Kuznetsov has been conducting Student Engagement professional development sessions with teachers and staff.
        • A Science of Reading book study has begun led by two in-house reading coach teachers.
        • The Academic Conversations book study has begun with teachers to support students’ oral language skills.
      • The New Year’s celebration will be on December 12th.
      • Students in grades 7 & 8 put together the annual school-wide Food Drive which generated a donation of 306 food items.
      • The 8th grade High School Orientation will take place online on Thursday, November 20th.
7. Consent Agenda
   1. Minutes of October 21, 2025 Board meeting
   2. Financials October 2025
   3. District Revenues and Expenditures Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and FY 2026
   4. New hires:
      Benjamin Anfinson, 1.0 FTE Special Education Paraprofessional
   5. Termination:
      Derrick Combs, paraprofessional

      Motion to approve the consent agenda
      Motion by: Mary Moen
      Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
      (6-0-0 all in favor)

8. Old Business
   1. FY26 Working budget revision
   2. NS Employee Handbook 2025-26 Update FMLA policy (notice) p. 17
      • MN PFML policy (new) pp. 17-20
      • Meal and Rest Break (new) p. 22
      • Table of contents (updated)

        Motion to approve the NS Employee Handbook 2025 with the updates
        Motion by: Mark Eilers
        Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
        (6-0-0 all in favor)

   3. NS Employment update and needs
      • There is a need for an internal substitute teacher, 1.0 FTE, with the upcoming PMFL

        Motion to approve an internal substitute teacher position, 1.0 FTE
        Motion by: Mark Eilers
        Seconded by: Mary Moen
        (6-0-0 all in favor)

9. New Business
   1. NS Annual Report 2024-25

      Motion to table approval for the NS Annual Report 2024-25 to the December board meeting
      Motion by: Mark Eilers
      Seconded by: Mary Moen
      (6-0-0 all in favor)

   2. NS CACR Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness (former WBWF) Report 2024-25: goals are incorporated in the Annual Report
10. Other
    1. We have an extra water bottle filling station. The landlord received a quote for $4,000 to install the station. The landlord will not be supporting the payment; the school will need to cover the expense. The school will look to get additional quotes.
    2. Nasha Shkola has been nominated by the Star Tribune for “Beating the Odds.”
11. Adjourn
    Motion to adjourn at 7:45pm
    Motion by: Mary Moen
    Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
    (6-0-0 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.