August 22, 2024 at 6:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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I. Call Meeting to Order
Presenter:
Vice Chair Moos
Description:
The Board Chair will call the meeting to order.
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
The Board Vice Chair will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
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III. Roll Call
Presenter:
Vice Chair Moos
Description:
The Board Vice 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 Tim Hitchings, Director Carri Levitski, Director Ex Officio, Dr. Nate Rudolph, Superintendent |
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IV. Approve Agenda
Presenter:
Vice Chair Moos
Description:
Once quorum has been established the Board Vice 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
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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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XI. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Vice Chair Moos
Description:
A. July 16, 2024 Study Session
B. July 18, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting C. August 8, 2024 Study Session
D. 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.
E. Revised 2023-2025 Terms & Conditions 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.
Attachments:
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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. 2024-25 Employment between C-I Schools and Mark Solberg
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Description:
Mark Solberg has been working as a substitute teacher in Cambridge-Isanti Schools. Based on M.S. 123B.195, a school board member may continue to be employed by the school district in accordance with Policy 210. Your action to approve Mark Solberg’s employment as a substitute teacher for the 2024-25 school year, within the statute of limitations, is recommended.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2024-25 Employment between C-I Schools and Mark Solberg. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.B. 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.C. Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Cambridge for the School Resource Officer Program
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa
Description:
The City of Cambridge and Cambridge-Isanti Schools have had a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for several years that provides guidelines for the employment and assignment of a School Resource Officer for the Cambridge Primary, Intermediate, and Middle Schools, as well as Woodland Campus and Cambridge-Isanti High School. The attached MOU would extend the agreement through the 2026-27 school year. Administration has worked with representatives from the City of Cambridge to discuss and agree upon all language in this agreement.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Cambridge for the School Resource Officer Program. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.D. FY2025 Meal Prices
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa
Description:
Meal prices for breakfast and lunch at all grade levels will remain at $0.00 as we continue to participate in Minnesota Free Meals for All. Mandatory minimum pricing for adults is set by the Minnesota Department of Education and are currently $2.40 for breakfast and $5.00 for lunch. In light of these minimums, we would like to remain at $2.80 for adult breakfast and increase 5 cents from $4.95 to $5.00 for adult lunch.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the FY2025 Meal Prices. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.E. Right Turn Lane School Bus Stop Request
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa
Description:
Due to safety concerns, the transportation is requesting board approval to make a right turn lane school bus stop in Cambridge on Hwy 95 and Edelweiss St NW.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve a right turn lane school bus stop in Cambridge on Hwy 95 and Edelweiss St NW. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.F. 2024-25 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 13 through Saturday, September 14. The team would travel to Duluth East for a match on Friday, September 13, and would return to Cambridge-Isanti High School on Saturday, September 14. We are playing in the Hibbing Girls Tennis Tournament on Saturday, September 14, 2024. The tournament will take place in Hibbing and Virginia. The team would stay at the Hampton Inn, in Hibbing, MN on Friday, September 13. Thea Lowman 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, December 6 through Saturday, December 7. The team would travel to Perham on Friday, December 6, and would return to Cambridge-Isanti High School on Saturday, December 7. We are competing in the Perham Invitational on Saturday, December 6, 2024. The tournament will take place in Perham, MN. The team would stay at the Super 8 in Perham, MN on Friday, December 6. 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 10 through Saturday, January 11. The team would travel to Lakeville on Friday, January 10, and would return to Cambridge-Isanti High School on Saturday, January 11. We are competing in the Lakeville Invitational on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The tournament will take place in Lakeville, MN. The team would stay at the Baymont Inn by Wyndham in Lakeville, MN on Friday, January 10. Wendy Rooney would be the female coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost. Robotics Overnight Trip Request Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket Robotics team is seeking permission to stay overnight from March 13 to March 15, 2025. The team will be traveling to Grand Forks, ND and competing in the Great Northern Regional. This is a multi-day event being held at the Alerus Center. The team will stay at the Canada Inn. Jacob White is the coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost. Wrestling Overnight Trip Request Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket wrestling team is seeking permission to stay overnight on Friday, December 20, 2024. The team will be traveling to Rochester, MN. The tournament will take place in Rochester, MN. The team will stay at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rochester, MN on Friday, December 20. Neil Jennissen would be the male coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost. Wrestling Overnight Trip Request Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket wrestling team is seeking permission to stay overnight on Friday, December 27, 2024. The team will be traveling to Eau Claire, WI. The tournament will take place at UW-Eau Claire. The team will stay at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Eau Claire, WI on Friday, December 27, 2024. Neil Jennissen 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 2023-24 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.G. Policy Revisions Due to 2024 Legislative Changes
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
The 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session resulted in many law changes that are effective immediately or in the summer of 2024. Because the revisions in the attached policies are largely taken word-for-word from 2024 legislation, school boards may choose to adopt changes in a single meeting.
Policy Committee, Cabinet, and the Administrative Team have been provided the opportunity to review the proposed policy changes and provide comments. The proposed revised policies are as follows:
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policies 102, 104, 207, 413, 416, 418, 419, 425, 506, 507, 507.5, 513, 515, 521, 524, 532, 535, 601, 602, 603, 604, 607, 609, 614, 615, 616, 619, 620, 624, 707, 708, 709, and 802 as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.H. Educational Services Agreement with Allina Health
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Description:
Allina Health Systems, Cambridge Medical Center provide care and treatment services to children with mental health needs as a Children's Therapeutic Services and Supports provider. The 2024-25 agreement allows Cambridge-Isanti Schools to provide educational services and
programming to students receiving day treatment services through Allina Health Systems.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2024-25 Allina Hospitals Day Treatment Emotional Health Services Agreement to Provide Educational Services. 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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