1. Call to Order, Roll Call and Recognition of Visitors
   • Peter Keller: Present
   • Rebecca Hodus: Present
   • Rebecca Jaros: Present
   • Ekaterina Gay: Absent
   • Mary Moen: Present
   • Yelena Hardcopf, Executive Director, ex-officio board member
   • Visitors: Natalya Johnson, Walt Stull, Alul YessakAll voting took place via roll call.
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: Rebecca Hodus
   Seconded by: Bekki Jaros
   (5-0-0 all in favor – Bekki Jaros, Mary Moen, Rebecca Hodus, Ekaterina Gay, Peter Keller)
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. Reports
      1. Executive Director Report:
         • 145 Students, 1 additional student returning at the end of September.
         • Reading Benchmarking has begun in grades K-3.
         • NWEA testing has begun for middle school students.
         • WIDA screening has begun in Kindergarten and new incoming students.
         • Curriculum Night will take place over the next two weeks. Meetings will be online or in-person.
         • The parent-teacher conference date has been changed from October 9th to October 14th. Conferences will be held online or in-person.
         • A “Participation Agreement” for Theater and Choir classes has been created for students and parents to sign.
         • Middle School Advisory will be covering a Quarterly Character Trait. September/October will be “Curiosity”. Advisory will be a time for completing work and check-in time with individual students regarding grades, missing assignments and organizational skills.
         • A water station and fountain was installed in the cafeteria.
      2. Financial Report: July 2026
         • GENERAL FUND – 01
           • As of August 31, 2026 the school has received in Fund 01 a total of $284,954 of current Fiscal Year State, Federal, and Local revenues which is 13% of its current budgeted amount.
           • As of August 31, 2026 the school has expended in Fund 01 $174,493 which is 8% of its current budgeted expense.
           • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended August 2026 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 01 positive balance (revenues received less expenditures incurred) of $110,461.
         • FOO SERVICE FUND – 02
           • As of August 31, 2026 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 August 31, 2026 the school has expended in Fund 02 $2,197 which is 2% of its current budgeted expense.
           • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended August 2026 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 02 deficit balance (revenues
             received less expenditures incurred) of ($2,197).
         • COMMUNITY SERVICE FUND – 04
           • As of August 31, 2026 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 August 31, 2026 the school has expended in Fund 04 $0 which is 0% of its current budgeted expense.
           • Nasha Shkola Charter School ended August 2026 with a current fiscal year to date Fund 04 positive balance (revenues
             received less expenditures incurred) of $0.
         • GENERAL NOTES:
           • Nasha Shkola Charter School had a balance of $126,199 in accounts receivable on August 31, 2026.
           • There was a balance of $63,910 in current liabilities for general accounts payable and payroll liabilities at August 31, 2026.
           • Overall fund balance on June 30, 2026 totaled $677,159 (including fund 01, 02, 04). Through the current fiscal year, the
           • The school has an overall net income of $108,264 across all funds, on a cash basis.
           • Fixed assets investment and long term debt total $4,996 on June 30, 2026.
         • FINANCIAL STATEMENT OVERVIEW-BUDGETING AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION
           • The Budget is based on 140 ADM/ 142.8 Pupil Units. State aid is being paid on 139.4 ADM and 142.6 Pupil Units.
             Consent Agenda
      3. State Assessment Student Performance Report
         MCA: reported preliminary student achievement results. Final report will be delivered at the October meeting.
6. Consent Agenda
   1. Minutes of August 18, 2026 Board meeting
   2. Financial Report August 2026

      Motion to approve Consent Agenda.
      Motion by: Rebecca Hodus
      Seconded by: Bekki Jaros
      (5-0-0 all in favor – Bekki Jaros, Rebecca Hodus, Ekaterina Gay, Peter Keller, Mary Moen)

7. Old Business
   1. Board Development Plan 26-27

      Motion to approve Board Development Plan 26-27
      Motion by: Rebecca Hodus
      Seconded by: Bekki Jaros
      ( 5-0-0 all in favor, Bekki Jaros, Rebecca Hodus, Ekaterina Gay, Peter Keller, Mary Moen)

   2. Nasha Shkola ABC 990 Returns:
      • Tax Exempt Status is still being investigated and will be reported by Yelena Hardcopf at a later date.
8. New Business
   1. Lease Aid: Application will be worked on in October by Yelena Hardcopf. (Applied for annually)
   2. Strategic Plan: Setting Annual SMART Goals:  CACR: Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness
      Authorizer Contract Performance Goals: Equity in Achievement
   3. Review and update board policies:
      • Policy 6.1 Grading System
      • Policy 6.4.1 Release Time for Religious Events and Religious Accommodation

        Motion to approve Policy 6.1 and Policy 6.4.1
        Motion by: Rebecca Hodus
        Seconded by: Bekki Jaros
        (5-0-0 all in favor – Bekki Jaros, Rebecca Hodus, Peter Keller, Ekaterina Gay, Mary Moen)

9. Other
   1. Wellness Policy Review and Assessment
10. Adjourn
    Motion to adjourn at 7:24 P.M.
    Motion by: Rebecca Hodus
    Seconded by: Bekki Jaros
    (5-0-0 all in favor – Bekki Jaros, Rebecca Hodus, Ekaterina Gay, Peter Keller, Mary Moen

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.