ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION – JUNE 5, 2025
As a school district (LEA), the board of directors of a charter school has significant legal and moral responsibilities including ensuring students have the opportunities to be successful, providing oversight of the operations of the school, and being good stewards of public funds. That’s why we need to seek and elect candidates who would volunteer their time, expertise, and skills to serve on the Nasha Shkola school board.
Members of the Board of Directors do not receive any compensation for their service on the Board. The Board meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm. All members are elected by the Nasha Shkola community members. They serve three (3) year terms.
This year, the following positions will be open for election:
- two (2) teacher positions
- two (2) parent positions
- two (2) community member positions
We also have two returning candidates. Please view their biographies below:
- Mary Moen (teacher position)
- Mary Jane Moen is a dedicated member of the Nasha Shkola teaching team and is returning to serve on the school board as a teacher representative. She is an active member of the school’s leadership team, contributing her experience and commitment to school improvement efforts. Mary has worked with students in grades 3 through 8, and her passion lies in teaching English and supporting student growth across the curriculum. Her voice and insight as both an educator and leader will be a valuable addition to the board.
- Peter Keller (parent position)
- Peter is returning to the Nasha Shkola School Board as a parent representative, continuing his long-standing commitment to the school community. He has been a steady and reliable presence on the board, offering his experience and thoughtful input. Peter played a key role in developing the school’s emergency plan and has actively participated in annual emergency preparedness training for staff. In addition, he has been a dedicated member of the PTO, generously contributing his time to field trips, school events, and service projects. Most recently, Peter shared his professional experience as a police officer during the Middle School Career and Future Readiness event, inspiring students to explore public service careers.
We have a new candidate for a parent position:
- Rebecca Hodus
- Rebecca Hodus is the parent of a 2nd-grade student at Nasha Shkola and is deeply committed to the success and well-being of the school community. As the current PTO treasurer and a regular school volunteer, she is actively engaged in supporting students, staff, and school initiatives. Rebecca believes that every child deserves an engaging and high-quality education, and she sees board service as an opportunity to contribute to the school’s strategic direction and help create a positive, supportive environment where all students can thrive.
- In addition to her involvement at Nasha Shkola, Rebecca brings valuable governance experience, having served on two different boards—one of which is a nonprofit focused on community investment. Since 2022, she has been closely following the work of the Nasha Shkola Board, attending meetings and staying informed on key issues impacting the school.
Please contact Yelena Hardcopf at yelena.hardcopf@nashashkolamn.org if you would like to be nominated or if you have any questions about serving on the board, the annual meeting and elections. The deadline for application submission is April 30, 2025. The board election will take place on the last day of school on June 5, 2025.
Minnesota law specifies the makeup of the Board of Directors of the school. It must have members from each of the previous groups of adults working with the school. All board members must complete criminal background checks, sign a code of conduct and a conflict of interest document before they can serve on the board. Collectively the board is responsible for the success of the school, including all hiring, financial resources, and operations of the school.
