July 24, 2025 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 Mark Solberg, Clerk Nikki Johnson, Treasurer Kevin Gross, Director Brette Halverson, Director Becky Roby, Director Ex Officio, Dr. Nate Rudolph, Superintendent |
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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 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:
Ray Sperl and Nate Huff
Description:
Technology - The Tech Showcase will be a summary of the 2024-25 Teacher Tech Survey results. These results have been used to help guide tech related decisions and have also been used during 1:1 coaching sessions with each individual technician as we strive to provide a highly effective and efficient, collaborative, communicative, and customer oriented technology environment where both the operational and instructional components of IT thrive in order for Cambridge-Isanti Schools to meet its mission. Food Service - Food Service Director, Nate Huff, will present an update on food service changes.
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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
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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 601.1 - New Teacher Mentor Program
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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
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X.B. Policy 605 - Alternative Educational 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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X.C. Policy 606.5 - Library 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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XI. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
A. June 26, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
B. July 9, 2025 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.
D. Community Education Terms and Conditions of Employment 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. FY27 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa
Description:
Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.595, establishes the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance ("LTFM") Revenue program. School districts are required to annually update their LTFM ten-year plan and submit the board-approved plan to the commissioner for approval by July 31.
The plan submission includes revenue projections, expense projections, and a statement of assurances. Existing maintenance plans were used to complete the 10-year expenditure plan, including paving, roofing, flooring, painting, and more. The 10-year revenue projection plan is based on the revenue formula, which is $380 per adjusted pupil unit times the lessor of one or the ratio of the district’s average building age to 43 years. The projected adjusted pupil units are based on 10 years of historical pupil data. The Statement of Assurances requires the district to affirm we are aware of and are abiding by the State Statutes and MDE guidance on allowable expenditures.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the FY27 Long-Term Facilities Maintenance Ten-Year Plan. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.C. 2025-26 Athletics and Activities Overnight Trip Requests
Presenter:
Matt Braaten
Description:
Girls’ Tennis Overnight Trip Request
Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket girls’ tennis team is seeking permission to stay overnight and play in competitions from Friday, September 12, through Saturday, September 13. The team would travel to Duluth East for a match on Friday, September 12, and would return to Cambridge-Isanti High School on Saturday, September 13. We are playing in the Hibbing Girls Tennis Tournament on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The tournament will take place in Hibbing and Virginia. The team would stay at the Hampton Inn in Hibbing, MN, on Friday, September 12. Thea Lowman would be the female coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel costs. Gymnastics Overnight Trip Request Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket gymnastics team is seeking permission to stay overnight and compete in competitions from Friday, December 5, through Saturday, December 6. The team would travel to Perham on Friday, December 5, and would return to Cambridge-Isanti High School on Saturday, December 6. We are competing in the Perham Invitational on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The tournament will take place in Perham, MN. The team would stay at the Super 8 in Perham, MN on Friday, December 5. Wendy Rooney would be the female coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost. Gymnastics Overnight Trip Request Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket gymnastics team is seeking permission to stay overnight and compete in competitions from Friday, January 9 through Saturday, January 10. The team would travel to Lakeville on Friday, January 9, and would return to Cambridge-Isanti High School on Saturday, January 10. We are competing in the Lakeville Invitational on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The tournament will take place in Lakeville, MN. The team would stay at the Baymont Inn by Wyndham in Lakeville, MN on Friday, January 9. Wendy Rooney would be the female coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost. Boys Basketball Overnight Trip Request Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket boys basketball team is seeking permission to stay overnight on Monday, December 29, 2025. The team will be traveling to Duluth, MN. The tournament will take place at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. The team will stay in Duluth, MN on Monday, December 29, 2025. Mike McDonald would be the male coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost. Teams Qualifying for the MN State High School League Events Any team that qualifies for a state tournament throughout the year would potentially request for an overnight stay. We will communicate with Superintendent Dr. Nate Rudolph and Cambridge-Isanti High School Principal Dr. Steve Gibbs the qualifying teams’ specific arrangements.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2025-26 Athletics and Activities overnight trip requests. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.D. Designation of IOwA for the MDE External User Access Recertification System Resolution
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Description:
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires that school districts annually designate an Identified Official with Authority to comply with the MNIT Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard which states that all user access rights to Minnesota stat systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will assign job duties and authorize external user’s access to MDE secure systems for their local education agency (LEA). The Board recommends to authorize Nathan Rudolph to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) and Amy Sachs to act as the IOwA to add and remove names only for Cambridge-Isanti Public School District 0911-01.
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt Dr. Nathan Rudolph as the Identified Official with Authority and Amy Sachs to act as the Identified Official with Authority to add and remove names only to Cambridge-Isanti Public School District 0911-01. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.E. Student Handbooks & Code of Conduct
Presenter:
Dr. Jason Bodey
Description:
The Cambridge-Isanti District Code of Conduct outlines student rights and responsibilities, systems of support, and standards of student behavior. The Code of Conduct contains links to the Student Handbooks that are aligned to the Code of Conduct. Each school or program has updated its Student Handbook for the 2025-26 school year. The changes to the Student Handbooks are summarized in the attached document.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Cambridge-Isanti Code of Conduct and Student Handbooks for the 2025-26 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.F. Washington DC Trip
Presenter:
Dr. Jason Bodey
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.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Middle School Educational Field Trip to Washington D.C. March 25 - March 28, 2026. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.G. Policy in Final Action
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 these policies with modifications made in the attached policies.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 905, 907, and 911 as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.H. 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.I. 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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