February 18, 2021 at 6:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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I. Call Meeting to Order
Presenter:
Chair Hitchings
Description:
The Board Chair will call the meeting to order.
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
The Board Chair will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
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III. Roll Call
Presenter:
Chair Hitchings
Description:
The Board Chair will take roll call. A quorum must be established in order for the meeting to proceed.
Board Members: Tim Hitchings, Board Chair
Aaron Berg, Vice Chair Lynn Wedlund, Clerk Heidi Sprandel, Treasurer Gary Hawkins, Director Nikki Johnson, Director Carri Levitski, Director Ex Officio, Dr. Nate Rudolph, Superintendent Jillian Edblad, Student Representative |
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IV. Approve Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Hitchings
Description:
Once quorum has been established the Board Chair will request approval of the meeting agenda.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the meeting agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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V. Communications/Recognition
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Description:
Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) recognizes February 22-26, 2021 as School Board Appreciation Week. We greatly appreciate the support our School Board Members provide to our administrative team, our teachers, and staff. We are so thankful to work with School Board Members that value Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Self-Discipline, and Compassion.
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VI. School Board Showcase
Presenter:
Shane Dordal
Description:
Isanti Primary School Principal, Shane Dordal, will be presenting on the benefits of Reading Corps and TIER 2 Interventions. These programs are run by a fantastic team of professionals that ensure students receive a high level of support.
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VII. Open Forum
Presenter:
Community Members
Description:
An opportunity for members of the community to address the Board.
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VIII. Board Committees
Presenter:
Committee Members
Description:
A. Board Standing Committee Reports (minutes attached)
B. Board Representative Committee Reports C. Legislative Information D. Student Representative Board Report E. School Board Member Good News Report
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IX. Administration Reports
Presenter:
Administrators
Description:
Administration will provide an update to the School Board.
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X. Non-Action Items
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X.A. Policy 521 - Student Disability Nondiscrimination
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed a comparison between our current policy and MSBA's model policy for reference. Cabinet and the Administrative Team also had the opportunity to review the proposed policy changes and provide comments. Upon consideration, the Policy Review Committee is recommending the changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
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X.B. Policy 606 - Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed a comparison between our current policy and MSBA's model policy for reference. Cabinet and the Administrative Team also had the opportunity to review the proposed policy changes and provide comments. Upon consideration, the Policy Review Committee is recommending the changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
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X.C. Policy 610 - Field Trips
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed a comparison between our current policy and MSBA's model policy for reference. Cabinet and the Administrative Team also had the opportunity to review the proposed policy changes and provide comments. Upon consideration, the Policy Review Committee is recommending the changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
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X.D. Policy 612.1 - Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title I Programs
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed a comparison between our current policy and MSBA's model policy for reference. Cabinet and the Administrative Team also had the opportunity to review the proposed policy changes and provide comments. Upon consideration, the Policy Review Committee is recommending the changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
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XI. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Hitchings
Description:
A. January 21, 2021 Regular School Board Meeting
B. February 4, 2021 Study Session
C. Bills & Wire Transfers: A copy of the Bills & Wire Transfers is available for your review
D. Personnel Action: A summary of personnel actions for this month is attached, including hires, retirements, leaves of absence, and change in assignments, additional assignments, resignations and terminations.
E. Woodland Campus Short-Term Radon Test Results Any items board members wish to have considered as a separate action? Board approval of consent agenda is needed.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the consent agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII. Treasurer's Report
Presenter:
Heidi Sprandel
Description:
Heidi Sprandel, Board Treasurer, will give recommendation for treasurer’s report subject to audit. The Board Treasurer and Director of Finance and Operations meet once a month to review the previous month’s financial activity. Reports that are reviewed are the treasurer’s report, payment registers, and employee reimbursement report.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the treasurer's report subject to audit. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII. Action Items
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XIII.A. Gifts and Donations
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa
Description:
Therefore the Director of Finance and Operations recommends the following resolution:
Minnesota Statues 12B.02, Subd. 6 provides: "The board may receive, for the benefit of the district, bequests, donations, or gifts for any proper purpose and apply the same to the purpose designated. In that behalf, the board may act as trustee of any trust created for the benefit of the district, or for the benefit of pupils thereof, including trusts created to provide pupils of the district with advanced education after completion of high school, in the advancement of education."; and
School Board Policy 706 establishes guidelines for the acceptance of gifts/donations to the District; and Minnesota Statute 465.03 provides: "Any city, county, school district or town may accept a grant or devise of real or personal property and maintain such property for the benefit of its citizens in accordance with the terms prescribed by the donor. Nothing herein shall authorize such acceptance or use for religious or sectarian purposes. Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full."; and Every such acceptance shall be by resolution of the governing body adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members, expressing such terms in full; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board of Cambridge-Isanti Schools, ISD 911 accept with appreciation the following gifts/donations and permit their use as designated by the donor(s).
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt resolution to accept gifts, grants or devise of real or personal property. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.B. Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Revised Budget
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa
Description:
Part of our ongoing budget process is to update the preliminary budget to be more accurate as we go through the fiscal year. Since we project a preliminary budget when the previous fiscal year has not yet been closed out, there are many estimates and assumptions made. Once we have the prior fiscal year closed, we are able to use better estimates and thus we are able to project a more accurate revised budget.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Revised Budget. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.C. Community Education Adventure Center and Preschool Rate Increase for 2021-2023
Presenter:
Aviva Hillenbrand, Interim Director of Community Education
Description:
Based on a review of local programming and the need to cover increased staffing costs, Community Education Preschool and Adventure Center programs plan to raise fees for 2021-2023. The surveys revealed the programs’ current fees are below average compared to other providers in our community and area. Additionally, in part due to COVID-19 impacts, the program revenue has not covered direct costs this year resulting in running at a deficit. Upon approval, the fee increase would go into effect for these programs starting June 2021. We plan to open registration for Summer 2021 and the 2021-2022 school year on March 1, 2021.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Community Education Adventure Center and Preschool Rate Increase for 2021-2023 as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.D. American Indian Parent Advisory Committee Resolution
Presenter:
Kelly Hajek & Tammy Kraft
Description:
WHEREAS, the school board or district has an AIPAC composed of parents/guardians of American Indian children who are eligible for Indian education programs, American Indian language and culture teachers and paraprofessionals, American Indian teachers, American Indian counselors, American Indian adults enrolled in educational programming, and American Indian representatives from the community.
WHEREAS, the school board or district affords the AIPAC the necessary information and the opportunity to effectively express their views concerning all aspects of American Indian education and the educational needs of the American Indian children enrolled in the school(s) and program(s), and WHEREAS, the AIPAC is directly involved with and advises the school board and district staff on Indian Education program planning, and, WHEREAS, the AIPAC develops and submits recommendations to the school board and district staff pertaining to the needs of American Indian students. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the AIPAC concurs that the school board and district are compliant with MN Statutes, Section 124D.78, and that the school board and district are meeting the needs of American Indian students.
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt the American Indian Parent Advisory Committee Resolution. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.E. Policy 419 - Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed a comparison between our current policy and MSBA's model policy for reference. Cabinet and the Administrative Team also had the opportunity to review the proposed policy changes and provide comments. Upon consideration, the Policy Review Committee is recommending the Board approve Policy 419 with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 419 - Tobacco-Free Environment; Possession and Use of Tobacco, Tobacco-Related Devices, and Electronic Delivery Devices as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.F. Policy 516 - Student Medication
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed a comparison between our current policy and MSBA's model policy for reference. Cabinet and the Administrative Team also had the opportunity to review the proposed policy changes and provide comments. Upon consideration, the Policy Review Committee is recommending the Board approve Policy 516 with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 516 - Student Medication as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.G. Policy 714 - Fund Balance
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed a comparison between our current policy and MSBA's model policy for reference. Cabinet and the Administrative Team also had the opportunity to review the proposed policy changes and provide comments. Upon consideration, the Policy Review Committee is recommending the Board approve Policy 714 with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 714 - Fund Balance as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV. Adjournment
Presenter:
Chair Hitchings
Description:
Adjourn meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
To adjourn meeting. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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