Global Academy of South Carolina

Minutes

K-8 GASC Board of Directors Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Location


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Directors Present

A. Ryzhkov, L. Leahey, M. Aulick, R. Lyubar, V. Sulakov

Directors Absent

L. Kovalevich, O. Sleptsov

Guests Present

I. Soroka, J. Chisholm, K. Degtyareva (remote), Kristina Perjar

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

V. Sulakov called a meeting of the board of directors of Global Academy of South Carolina to order on Thursday Jun 11, 2026 at 11:01 AM.

II. Consent Agenda

A.

Approve Minutes 5-19-26

R. Lyubar made a motion to approve the minutes from K-8 GASC Board of Directors Meeting on 05-19-26.
A. Ryzhkov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. Approval of Consent Agenda

A.

Approval of Consent Agenda

R. Lyubar made a motion to approve the consent agenda.
A. Ryzhkov seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

IV. Action, if any, following Executive Session

A.

Mission Vision Values

M. Aulick made a motion to approve the Mission Vision Values as presented.
R. Lyubar seconded the motion.

Vision Statement
Develop, equip, and empower students to become global leaders who
make a positive impact in their family, community, and world.

 

Vision Tagline:
Connecting Character and Curriculum

 

Mission: The Global family of schools develops students of intellect, character, and courage, equipping them with the leadership capacity and global understanding necessary to engage an interconnected world. Within a structured, values-driven school community, excellent teachers challenge and support students through strong instruction and leadership development in partnership with families. We believe students thrive when they are known, challenged, and held to high standards. Through a virtuous school culture, we cultivate the knowledge, skills, and personal responsibility needed to navigate diverse environments and contribute meaningfully to society.

 

Values: 

  1. Courage: Act with conviction in doing what is right and true.  
  2. Curiosity: "I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." Albert Einstein
  3. Responsibility: Work to solve the problems in your life that make themselves evident to you.
  4. Service: Lead by serving others. 
  5. Openness: How open are you to the unknown? 

Values Tagline: Courage + Curiosity + Responsibility + Service + Openness = A Well-Rounded Leader

 

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 3:07 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
V. Sulakov