November 16, 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 Kevin Gross, Director Tim Hitchings, Director Mark Solberg, Director Ex Officio, Dr. Nate Rudolph, Superintendent Savannah Stennett, 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:
Principal Neil Schiller
Description:
Cambridge Primary School staff are dedicated to helping students develop the building blocks for life-long learning. CPS focuses on academic, social, and emotional well being to help give all students a solid base to grow from.
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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 601 - School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals
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 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.C. Policy 615 - Testing Accommodations, Modifications, and Exemptions for IEPS, Section 504 Plans, and LEP 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.D. Policy 618 - Assessment of Student Achievement
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. October 12, 2023 Regular School Board Meeting
B. November 2, 2023 Study Session
C. 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.
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:
Christina Thayer Anderson
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. Contractual Agreement for Alternative Education Services Between Cambridge-Isanti Schools and Ogilvie Public Schools
Presenter:
John Droubie
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti is required by MDE to update their ALC application along with all other ALC's. MDE is attempting to get a better handle of ALC partnerships and extended day programs. One requirement is for Riverside Academy to have a partnership or cooperative with another school district. Ogilvie Public Schools has been a limited partner with Riverside Academy for the past several years. This agreement continues to be a limited partnership with Cambridge-Isanti Schools serving as their fiscal host for Targeted Services. There is no negative financial implication.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Contractual Agreement for Alternative Education Services Between Cambridge-Isanti Schools and Ogilvie Public Schools. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.C. Policy 406 - Public and Private Personnel Data
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 406 - Public and Private Personnel Data as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.D. Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District Special Election
Presenter:
Carri Levitski
Description:
RESOLUTION CANVASSING RETURNS
OF VOTES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 911, State of Minnesota, as follows: 1. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the special election of the voters of the school district held on November 7, 2023, was in all respects duly and legally called and held. 2. As specified in the attached Abstract and Return of Votes Cast, a total of 977 voters of the district voted at said special election on the election of one (1) school board member for an unexpired term caused by a school board member vacancy expiring the first Monday in January, 2025 as follows: Lynnae Bina 172 Timothy J Hitchings 431 Edna Reichle-Terry 365 Write-In 6 3. Timothy J Hitchings, having received the highest number of votes, is elected for an unexpired term expiring the first Monday in January, 2025. 4. The clerk is hereby directed to certify the results of the election to the county auditor of each county in which the school district is located in whole or in part.
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt the Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District Special Election. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.E. Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing the School District Clerk to Perform Other Election Related Duties
Presenter:
Carri Levitski
Description:
After the time for the recounts and contesting election results has passed, and after contests have been resolved, and after confirming that all required campaign financial reports due from the successful candidate are on file, the clerk shall issue a certificate of election to the successful candidate.
Administration recommends the board adopt the Resolution Authorizing District Clerk to issue Certificates of Election and perform other Election related duties as necessary.
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt the Resolution Authorizing Issuance of Certificates of Election and Directing the School District Clerk to Perform other Election Related Duties. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.F. Move to Closed Session for Negotiation Strategy Discussion
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
Adjourn to Closed Session for Negotiations per § Minnesota Statute 13D.03(b). The governing body of a public employer may by a majority vote in a public meeting decide to hold a closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiations proposals, conducted pursuant to sections 179A.01 to 179A.25.
Recommended Motion(s):
To move to closed session pursuant § Minnesota Statute 13D.03(b). This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.G. Move to Open Session
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
The board will return to open session at the conclusion of the closed session
Recommended Motion(s):
To move to open session. 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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