June 18, 2026 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 meeting agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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V. Communications/Recognition
Presenter:
Christina Thayer-Anderson
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti Schools is proud to recognize one of our Advisory Council members, Joe Morin.
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VI. School Board Showcase
Presenter:
Christina Thayer-Anderson
Description:
The showcase will highlight Community Education.
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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. 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 401 - Equal Employment Opportunity
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and the Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed our current policies. The 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 policies for first reading.
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X.B. Policy 626 - Volunteer Policy
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and the Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed our current policy. The 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 710 - Extracurricular Transportation
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and the Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed our current policy. The 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 903 - Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and the Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed our current policy. The 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. May 21, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting
B. 2026-26 Minnesota Rural Educators Association (MREA) Membership
C. BoardBook Subscription Renewal D. Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) Membership Dues & Policy Services Renewal (Invoice Received) E. SAFF (SEE) Membership Renewal (Invoice Received) F. Resource Training & Solutions Membership G. 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. FY27 Preliminary Budget
Presenter:
Chris Kampa
Description:
Public school districts are required to have a budget approved by the School Board by July 1 of each year per Minn. State Statute 123B.77. Projections and planning for the FY 2027 budget started in January and since then have included school board meetings, finance committee meetings, administration team meetings, staff meetings, communication through newsletters and the budget website, and other forums. We have worked diligently to build the preliminary budget. Completing the preliminary budget will complete the second step of our fiscal year financial process (Property Tax Levy - Preliminary Budget - Revised Budget - Annual Financial Audit).
Public school districts are required to maintain financials in different funds, which each serve specific and restricted purposes. The main funds are the General, Food Service, Community Service, and Debt Service funds.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the FY27 Preliminary Budget as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.C. Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election
Presenter:
Mark Solberg
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti Schools holds even-year elections in conjunction with the state general election. On November 3rd, four school board seats are up for election. This resolution calls the school district general election and directs the election officials to carry out the related duties. We recommend you adopt the election resolution.
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt the Resolution Relating to the Election of School Board Members and Calling the School District General Election as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.D. Local Education Agency Representative
Presenter:
Dr. Nate Rudolph
Description:
The Local Educational Agency (LEA) Representative will ensure that the school district will maintain compliance with the appropriate federal statutes, regulations, and procedures and will act as the responsible authority in all matters relating to the administration of this improvement plan. The local Board of Education ensures that its designee(s) will periodically update the Board regarding goals, strategies/practices, participate as a member of the school leadership implementation team, and work in collaboration with the Regional Centers of Excellence and/or MDE in support of technical assistance through the Minnesota Statewide System of Support (SSOS) or the Department.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Dr. Nate Rudolph as the Local Education Agency Representative. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.E. Teaching and Learning Advisory Year-End Report 2025-26
Presenter:
Dr. Jason Bodey
Description:
The School Board will receive an update on curriculum review and pilot activities conducted during the 2025-2026 school year, including feedback from staff, students, and advisory groups. The presentation will include recommendations for instructional resource adoptions and curriculum updates to support Minnesota academic standards and district learning goals.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Teaching and Learning Advisory Year-End Report 2025-26 as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.F. Census Resolution
Presenter:
Christina Thayer-Anderson
Description:
The School Board will consider a resolution certifying an updated district population estimate of 34,641 residents, reflecting growth from the 2020 census population of 31,695 as determined by the Minnesota State Demographer. State law allows school districts to certify updated population estimates between federal censuses, and district population figures are used in calculating certain Community Education funding revenues. Approval of the resolution will authorize submission of the updated population estimate for use in 2026, payable 2027 revenue calculations.
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt the Census Resolution as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.G. 2026-2027 MSHSL Resolution for Membership
Presenter:
Matt Braaten
Description:
The Resolution for Membership is an annual resolution adopted by MSHSL member schools to renew their membership with the Minnesota State High School League. Each school’s governing board agrees to adopt the Constitution, Bylaws, Policies and Rules of the League and all amendments as the minimum standards governing participation in said League-sponsored activities and athletics. This should be done at the May, June or July school board meeting prior to the start of the upcoming school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt the 2026-2027 MSHSL Resolution for Membership as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.H. NXT Gen EMC-I MOU
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
The Board is being asked to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Education Minnesota Cambridge-Isanti (EMC-I) supporting the District’s participation in the NXT Gen Special Education Teacher Apprenticeship Program. This agreement establishes compensation and expectations for licensed Special Education teachers who serve as mentor teachers for apprentices working toward Special Education licensure. This partnership helps address the ongoing shortage of Special Education teachers by developing highly qualified educators from within our own workforce.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the NXT Gen EMC-I MOU as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.I. Policies 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.
1. Policy 412 - Expense Reimbursement 2. Policy 505 - Distribution of Non-School-Sponsored Materials on School Premises by Students and Employees 3. Policy 703 - Annual Audit
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy Numbers 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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