March 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM - Regular 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 revised meeting agenda.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the revised meeting agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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V. Communications/Recognition
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VI. School Board Showcase
Presenter:
Dr. Steve Gibbs, Matt Braaten, Jim Woodbury, members of CIHS Model United Nations
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti High School (CIHS) and will be presenting the March school board showcase. Model United Nations is an activity that builds essential skills, examines perspectives, and builds community. Through this activity, students solve complex world problems through critical thinking, collaboration, and high-level communication in a model replicating the United Nations.
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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. Policy 104 - School District Mission Statement
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 209 - Code of Ethics
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 210 - Conflict of Interest - School Board Members
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. February 27, 2023 Special School Board Meeting
B. March 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. Release of Tier 1 Teachers, Tier 2 Teachers, Out of Field Permission Teachers, and Long-Term Substitutes 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. Fiscal Year 2023 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 2023 Revised Budget. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.C. Non-Renewing Probationary Teaching Contracts Resolution
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
NON-RENEWING PROBATIONARY TEACHING CONTRACTS RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 122A.40, subdivision 5, states that the first three consecutive years of a teacher’s first teaching experience in Minnesota in a single district is deemed to be a probationary period of employment, and that the probationary period in each district in which the teacher is thereafter employed is one year; andWHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 122A.40, subdivision 5, further states that any annual contract with a probationary teacher may or may not be renewed as the school board shall see fit, provided that the board gives the teacher written notice of the nonrenewal before July 1; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 911 as follows: 1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 122A.40, subdivision 5, the School Board hereby declines to renew the annual teaching contract of the following probationary teacher(s) effective at the end of this school year: Erik Rehwaldt, Hannah Scholten, Morgan Kingsley, Lisa White, Katie Casey, and Heather Jacobson 2. As a result of this Resolution, the District’s employment relationship with the above- named probationary teacher(s) will terminate effective June 30, 2023. 3. The School Board has reviewed and hereby approves the written notice of nonrenewal for each affected teachers. The notice to each affected teachers states the reasons for the non-renewal. The School Board Chair is directed to sign the written notice(s) on behalf of the School Board. The reasons for non-renewal are classified as private personnel data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act unless the non-renewal represents the final disposition of disciplinary action. 4. The Superintendent, or a designee, is directed to serve the affected teacher(s) with a copy of this Resolution and the approved written notice for that teacher before July 1. If possible, the notice(s) should be hand-delivered.
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt the Non-Renewing Probationary Teaching Contracts Resolution. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.D. 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 Board approve the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.E. 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 Board approve the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 603 - Curriculum Development as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.F. 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 Board approve the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 604 - Instructional Curriculum as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.G. 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 Board approve the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 708 - Transportation of Nonpublic School Students as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.H. 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 Board approve the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 721 - Uniform Grant Guidance Policy Regarding Federal Revenue Sources 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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