February 27, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Special School Board Meeting
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I. Call Meeting to Order
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
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 Sprandel
Description:
The Board Chair will take roll call. A quorum must be established in order for the meeting to proceed.
Board Members: Heidi Sprandel, Board Chair
DeEtta Moos, Vice Chair Carri Levitski, Clerk Nikki Johnson, Treasurer Gary Hawkins, Director Kevin Gross, Director Mark Solberg, Director Ex Officio, Dr. Nate Rudolph, Superintendent Krisdilynn Strohmayer-Knutson, Student Representative |
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IV. Approve Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
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:
Dr. Rudolph
Description:
Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) recognizes February as School Board Appreciation Month. 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 who value Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, Self-Discipline, and Compassion.
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VI. School Board Showcase
Presenter:
Principal Shane Dordal
Description:
The February School Board Showcase will highlight Motor Lab and Sensory Paths for students at Isanti Intermediate School.
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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. Student Representative Board Report D. 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. Recognition by Dollars for Scholars
Presenter:
Kevin Gross
Description:
The Cambridge-Isanti Dollars for Scholars Board of Trustees, represented by Board member Mr. Kevin Gross, is pleased to present a Certificate of Appreciation to former Board member Ms. Nikki Johnson for four impactful years of service to their organization. To date, C-I Dollars for Scholars has awarded nearly $4 million in scholarships to Cambridge-Isanti High School seniors from local donors. Thank you for your service, Ms. Johnson!
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X.B. Policy 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
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 603 - Curriculum Development
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 604 - Instructional Curriculum
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.E. Policy 708 - Transportation of Nonpublic School Students
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.F. Policy 721 - Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources
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 Sprandel
Description:
A. January 19, 2023 Regular School Board Meeting
B. February 2, 2023 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. 2021-2023 Bus Drivers' Terms and Conditions 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:
Nikki Johnson
Description:
Nikki Johnson, 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. 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.C. Washington DC Trip
Presenter:
Dr. Brenda Damiani
Description:
Each spring, Cambridge-Isanti middle school students are given the opportunity to participate in an Educational Field trip and guided tour of our nation’s capital. Along the way, students will visit major historical landmarks such as the Smithsonian Museums, the Washington Monument, and Mount Vernon. They will also visit historically significant sites such as the Jefferson, Lincoln, and F.D.R. Memorials, and honor our nation’s heroes at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The dates of the trip are March 28 - March 30, 2024 This truly is the chance of a lifetime for students to experience the tradition and history of Washington D.C.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Middle School Educational Field Trip to Washington D.C. March 28-30, 2024. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.D. Boys Golf Overnight Trip Request
Presenter:
Matt Braaten
Description:
Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket Boys golf team is seeking permission to stay overnight on Friday, April 28, 2023. The team will be traveling to Willmar, MN and competing in the Willmar Invitational. This is a two day event with golf starting at 2 pm on Friday and then again on Saturday morning.
The team will stay at the Grand Stay Hotel on Friday, April 28. The hotel is located on the Little Crow Golf Course, in Spicer, MN. Joel Lund would be the male coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the boys' golf overnight trip to Willmar, MN on April 28, 2023. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.E. Robotics Team Overnight Trip Request (March 1-4, 2023)
Presenter:
Matt Braaten
Description:
Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket Robotics team is seeking permission to stay overnight from March 1 to March 4, 2023. The team will be traveling to Duluth, MN and competing in the Lake Superior Regional. This is a multi-day event being held at the DECC.
The team will stay at the Suites Hotel. The hotel is located within walking distance of the venue. Sheryl Kammerer is the coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the robotics team's overnight trip to Duluth, MN from March 1 to March 4, 2023. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.F. Robotics Team Overnight Trip Request (March 23-26, 2023)
Presenter:
Matt Braaten
Description:
Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket Robotics team is seeking permission to stay overnight from March 23 to March 26, 2023. The team will be traveling to La Crosse, WI and competing in the MN North Star Regional. This is a multi-day event being held at the La Crosse Center. The event is typically held at the University of MN, but moved due to construction.
The team will stay at Fairfield by Marriot. The hotel is located within walking distance of the venue. Sheryl Kammerer is the coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the robotics team's overnight trip to Duluth, MN from March 23 to March 26, 2023. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.G. Boys Tennis Overnight Trip Request
Presenter:
Matt Braaten
Description:
Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket boys tennis team is seeking permission to stay overnight from April 21 to April 22, 2023. The team will be traveling to Hibbing and competing in the Hibbing Invite. The team will return to Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday, April 22 in the evening.
The team will stay at Hampton Inn - Hibbing. Thea Lowman is the coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost for the team and bus driver.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the boys' tennis overnight trip to Hibbing, MN from April 21 to April 22, 2023. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.H. Resolution Showing Support for Community Partnerships and Alliance
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Description:
The Cambridge-Isanti School Board recognizes the value and importance of strong community partners. This is especially true when considering working together to improve the quality of life for community members. Furthermore, the Board resolves to participate in a local leadership alliance focused on researching and exploring the viability of a recreational activity/wellness center in our region.
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt Resolution of Support Between Community Partners. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.I. 2023 Signing Incentive MOU Between EMC-I and C-I Schools
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Description:
Education Minnesota Cambridge-Isanti agrees to offer a signing incentive for the following positions: School Psychologist, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Occupational Therapist, and Speech Pathologist.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2023 Signing Incentive MOU Between EMC-I and C-I Schools. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.J. Policy 208 - Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies
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 the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 208 - Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.K. Policy 416 - Drug and Alcohol Testing
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 the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 416 - Drug and Alcohol Testing as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.L. Policy 417 - Chemical Use and Abuse
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 the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 417 - Chemical Use and Abuse as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.M. Policy 418 - Drug Free Workplace/Drug Free School
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 the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 418 - Drug Free Workplace/Drug Free School as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.N. Policy 534 - Unpaid Meal Charges
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 the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 534 - Unpaid Meal Charges as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV. Adjournment
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
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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