1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Recognition of Visitors
   • Mark Eilers: Absent (listen only)
   • Nicole Nelson: Present (online)
   • Lydia Tonoyan: Present
   • Natalya Johnson: Present
   • Peter Keller: Present
   • Mary Moen: Present
   • Yelena Hardcopf, Executive Director, ex officio board member
   • Visitors: Paul Kinsley, Walt Dall, Kevin Johnson
2. Conflict of interest check
   No conflict of interest.
3. Approval of the Agenda for this meeting
   Motion to approve the agenda
   Motion by: Natalya Johnson
   Seconded by: Mary Moen
   5-0-0 (Peter, Lydia, Mary, Natalya, Nicole – 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
      • Currently enrollment: 107 students
      • Food audit went well with minor corrections.
      • A School Safety training took place earlier this month. Peter Keller is working with the Safety Director at North Hennepin
      • Community College to set it up as a possible meeting point in case of a school evacuation.
      • The school hosted a Food Drive through PRISM and collected nearly double the donation amount compared to last year.
      • Grades 3-8 had a field trip to the Bell Museum.
      • World’s Best Workforce and Annual Report 22-23 will be ready for board review and approval for the December board meeting.
   2. Financial Report
      • Fund 01
        • As of October 31, 2023 the school has received in Fund 01 a total of $405,565 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 27% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of October 31, 2023 the school has expended in Fund 01 $465,593 which is 29% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola ended October 2023 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 01 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($60,028).
      • Fund 02
        • As of October 31, 2023 the school has received in Fund 02 a total of $2,932 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 5% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of October 31, 2023 the school has expended in Fund 02 $17,370 which is 28% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola ended October 2023 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 02 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($14,438).
      • Fund 04
        • As of October 31, 2023 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 October 31, 2023 the school has expended in Fund 04 $319 which is 0 of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola ended October 2023 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 04 deficit balance (revenues receives less expenditures incurred) of ($319).
      • General:
        • Nasha Shkola had a total cash balance of $245,645 at the end of October 2023 reflected across all funds.
        • Nasha Shkola had a balance of ($90,791) in accounts receivable at October 31, 2023.
        • There was a balance of $72,037 in current liabilities for general accounts payable and payroll liabilities at October 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.

          Motion to approve a line of credit.
          Motion by: Natalya Johnson
          Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
          5-0-0 (Peter, Lydia, Mary, Natalya, Nicole – all in favor)

6.  Consent Agenda
   1. Minutes of October 17, 2023 Board meeting
   2. Financials October 2023
   3. FY24 School Budget for posting on school website

      Motion to approve the consent agenda.
      Motion by: Lydia Tonoyan
      Seconded by: Nicole Nelson
      4-0-0 (Peter, Lydia, Mary, Natalya) (Nicole – technical difficulties/vote not recorded)

7. Old Business
   1. School Operations: Transportation Update
8. New Business
   1. Strategic Planning/future development of educational programs
      1. NS ABC (Affiliated Building Company) update and next steps
         • The NS ABC has been established.
         • The first board meeting was held 11/15/2023
         • TenSquare is requesting Nasha Shkola financial information and property requirements.
      2. Boosting Enrollment/School Marketing & promotion

         Motion to authorise Yelena Hardcopf to secure a marketing consultant and allocate funds towards the promotion of Nasha Shkola.
         Motion by: Mary Moen
         Seconded by: Peter Keller
         4-0-0 (Peter, Lydia, Mary, Natalya – all in favor

      3. Exploration of IB Primary Years Programme (International Baccalaureate)
   2. Policy revision required:
      1. Wellness Policy
         Form a committee including board members, school staff, parents, and community members to review and update the Wellness Policy. Time frame: conduct meetings in December. Present the update to the Board on January 16th for final approval.
      2. Parent Involvement
         Request to form a committee for a policy revision.
      3. Policies for November– Action Items
         1. 5.10 Unpaid Meal Charges Policy
         2. Policy 6.7 Field Trips and Travel Policy
         3. Policy 6.9 Compliance with Academic Standards and Authorizer Contract

            Motion to approve policies 5.10, 6.7, and 6.9 as Final Readings
            Motion by: Peter Keller
            Seconded by: Mary Moen
            4-0-0 (Peter, Lydia, Mary, Natalya – all in favor)

9. Other
10. Adjourn
    Motion to adjourn
    Motion by: Mary Moen
    Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
    4-0-0 (Peter, Lydia, Mary, Natalya – 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.