February 22, 2024 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 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 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 & Ann Marie Guldseth
Description:
The February 2024 IPS showcase will be a focus on our Book Vending Machine. The Book Vending Machine was a year-long process of planning from fundraising, setting up the graphics, and communication on how we will use it for our building. The Book Vending Machine is another way of helping get books in student’s hands at Isanti Primary School.
Ann Marie Guldseth our Academic Coach has been instrumental in working with the students that earn their Golden Ticket which is supporting our PBIS Vision of our 5 Character Traits to get their picture taken and posted after they pick a book from the vending machine.
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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 709 - Student Transportation Safety Policy
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 711 - Video Recording on School Buses
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 712 - Video Surveillance Other Than on Buses
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 720 - Sales of Food and Beverages
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 903 - Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites
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 18, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting
B. February 1, 2024 Study Session
C. February 8, 2024 Special 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:
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. Resolution Amending Prior Resolution Stating the Intention of the School District to Issue General Obligation Tax Abatement and School Building Referendum Bonds, Series 2024A
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa
Description:
The Resolution amends the Intent Resolution the Board adopted at its January 18, 2024, meeting.
Recommended Motion(s):
Adopt the Resolution Amending Prior Resolution Stating the Intention of the School District to Issue General Obligation Tax Abatement and School Building Referendum Bonds, Series 2024A. 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 April 3 - April 5, 2025. 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. April 3 - April 5, 2025. 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:
Darla Peterson & Becky Thompson
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. 2023-2025 Custodial and Maintenance Contract
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
The SEIU Custodian and Maintenance Employees and the School District reached a tentative agreement on January18, 2024. Custodians voted on and passed the settlement on February 14, 2024. The agreement includes increased salary to all schedules in years one and two, an increase to insurance in year two for all plans and some language changes. This total agreement is at the board parameter. Administration recommends the approval of the 2023-2025 Custodian and Maintenance Employees contract.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2023-2025 Custodial and Maintenance Contract. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.F. Policy 203.6 - Consent Agendas
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 203.6 - Consent Agendas as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.G. Policy 207 - Public Hearings
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 207 - Public Hearings as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.H. Policy 211 - Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee, or Student
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 211 - Criminal or Civil Action Against School District, School Board Member, Employee, or Student as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.I. Policy 215 - Student Representative to the School Board
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed our current policy. 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 215 - Student Representative to the School Board 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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