1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Recognition of Visitors
   • Mark Eilers: Present (online – sick)
   • Lydia Tonoyan: Present (online – transportation issue)
   • Natalya Johnson: Present
   • Peter Keller: Present
   • Mary Moen: Absent (medical reason)
   • Yelena Hardcopf, Executive Director, ex officio board member
   • Visitors: Walt Stall (IQS)
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: Mark Eilers
   Seconded by: Natalya Johnson
   (4-0-0 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. Reports
   1. Executive Director Report
      • • Current enrollment is 135 students in grades Prek-8.
        • Last day for Quarter 1 will be Thursday, October 31st.
        • Fall NWEA testing has been completed.
        • Curriculum Night took place before parent-teacher conferences; special meetings for parents of new students and parents of ELL students who are new to the country will be held individually.
        • School will work with a contractor in the area of increasing student engagement and culture.
        • Parent-teacher conferences took place on Friday, October 11th. Teachers are connecting with families who did not attend to discuss student progress.
   2. Financial Report
      • Fund 01
        • As of September 30, 2024 the school has received in Fund 01 a total of $412,325 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 24% of its current budgeted amount.
      • Fund 02
        • As of September 30, 2024 the school has received in Fund 02 a total of $0 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 0% of its current budgeted amount.
        • As of September 30, 2024 the school has expended in Fund 02 $14,447 which is 16% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola ended September 2024 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 02 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($14,447).
      • Fund 04
        • As of September 30, 2024 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 September 30, 2024 the school has expended in Fund 04 $175 which is 15% of its current budgeted expense.
        • Nasha Shkola ended September 2024 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 04 deficit balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of ($175).
      • General notes:
        • Nasha Shkola had a total cash balance of $206,861 at the end of September 2024 reflected across all funds.
        • The Adopted Budget is based on 105 ADM/107 pupil units. State aid is now being paid on 120.40 ADM/122.4 P.U., which includes 5.4 PK ADM.
6.  Consent Agenda
   1. Minutes of September 17, 2024 Board meeting
   2. Financials September 2024
      Motion to approve the consent agenda
      Motion by: Mark Eilers
      Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
      (4-0-0 all in favor)
7. Old Business
   1. SIQS Annual Review 23-24 and School Improvement Plan

      Motion to approve the IQS Annual Review 23-24 and School Improvement Plan
      Mark Eilers
      Peter Keller
      (4-0-0 all in favor)

   2. Bank Accounts: Savings and Investment Accounts

      Motion to reinstate the savings account and keep the ICS account as is.
      Motion by: Mark Eilers
      Seconded by: Peter Keller
      (4-0-0 all in favor)

   3. Strategic Plan: setting annual goals
8. New Business
   1. Review and update board policies:
      Policy 1.1.1 Statement of Mission
      Policy 1.2 Equal Educational Opportunity

      Motion to approve Policy 1.1.1 and Policy 1.2
      Motion by: Mark Eilers
      Seconded by: Natalya Johnson
      (4-0-0 all in favor)

9. Other
10. Adjourn
    Motion to adjourn
    Motion by: Peter Keller
    Seconded by: Lydia Tonoyan
    (4-0-0 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.