September 17, 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 Revised 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
Presenter:
Dr. Nate Rudolph
Description:
Dr. Nate Rudolph will recognize the school board in honor of School Board Recognition Month.
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VI. School Board Showcase
Presenter:
Laura Yehlik and Sara Edwards
Description:
Laura Yehlik and Sara Edwards will showcase CIS and IIS/C-I STEAM
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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 417 - Chemical Use and Abuse
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 508 - Extended School Year for Certain Students with Individualized Education Programs
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.C. Policy 533 - Wellness Policy
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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XI. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
A. August 20, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting
B. August 27, 2026 Study Session (Tour)
C. Personnel Action: A summary of personnel actions for this month is attached, including hires, retirements, leaves of absence, changes in assignments, additional assignments, resignations, and terminations.
Any items board members wish to have considered as a separate action? Board approval of the 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. Truth in Taxation Meeting Date
Presenter:
Chris Kampa
Description:
We would like to hold a Truth in Taxation meeting on December 17, 2026, at 6 p.m. at the Education Services Center. We will present property tax levy and budget information at this meeting, with time for the public to comment and ask questions. The December Regular Board meeting will follow Truth in Taxation, and at that time, the final property tax levy will be recommended for approval.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve holding a Truth in Taxation Meeting on December 17, 2026, at 6:00 pm at the Education Services Center, followed by the December Regular Board Meeting as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.C. Preliminary 2026 Payable 2027 Property Tax Levy
Presenter:
Chris Kampa
Description:
The proposed preliminary 2026 payable 2027 property tax levy will be presented at the September 17 board meeting. Minnesota school districts are required by state law to certify their proposed preliminary property tax levy to the County Auditor by October 1 to project the payable 2027 property taxes for residents of the school district. Final property tax levy and budget information will then be presented at a truth-in-taxation meeting held sometime between November 24th and December 28th. The School Board will be asked to certify the final payable 2026 property tax levy during the December 17, 2026 School Board meeting.
There will continue to be updates to the MN Department of Education levy information system through the upcoming months, so there may be changes to the preliminary property tax levy. Because there may still be changes, it is recommended that the preliminary property tax levy be approved at the maximum. School Boards are authorized to approve preliminary levies at the maximum instead of a specific dollar amount. The preliminary levy certified to the county by September 30 is the maximum set for the levy, so the final levy certified in December cannot be greater than the preliminary levy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Preliminary 2026 Payable 2027 Property Tax Levy at the maximum as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.D. 2026-27 Snow Removal Bids
Presenter:
Chris Kampa
Description:
We received XXX bids for snow removal from XXX, XXX, and XXX. The companies bid on the district's Cambridge and Isanti locations.
Based on competitive pricing, we are recommending XXX as the lowest responsible bidder for our Cambridge and Isanti locations.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2026-27 Snow Removal bid from XXX as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.E. 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 208 - Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies 2. Policy 209 - Code of Ethics 3. Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults 4. Policy 620 - Credit for Learning 5. Policy 809 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy Numbers 208, 209, 415, 620, and 809 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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