October 23, 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 Taylor Combel, 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:
Bill Stickles
Description:
The Cambridge-Isanti Schools and the County Star would like to recognize staff members who were honored in the Isanti County Star’s "Best Of" Awards for 2025. Representatives from the County Star will join us to celebrate this recognition and acknowledge the outstanding contributions of our staff to our schools and community.
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VI. School Board Showcase
Presenter:
Principals Scott Peterson & Sara Edwards
Description:
School Board Showcase CIS/IIS/STEAM
As part of our district’s Strategic Plan and partnership with The Catalyst Approach, CIS, IIS & C-I STEAM are working to create calm, connection, and consistency across all school settings—including the cafeteria. Through the Better Lunch, Better Learning initiative.
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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 501 - School Weapons 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.B. Policy 520 - Student Surveys
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 534 - Unpaid Meal Charges
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 621 - Literacy and the READ Act
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.E. Policy 723 - Post Issuance Debt Compliance
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. September 19, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting
B. October 2, 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.
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. 2026 Model UN Trip to Chicago, IL
Presenter:
Dr. Steve Gibbs
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti High School requests permission to conduct an educational field trip to the Model UN National Conference in Chicago, IL. The dates of the trip are February 4-8, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Model UN Student Trip to Chicago, IL, February 4-8, 2026. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.C. 2025-26 FCCLA Overnight Trip Request
Presenter:
Dr. Steve Gibbs
Description:
The Cambridge-Isanti FCCLA team is seeking permission to stay overnight on Friday, November 14, 2025. The team will be traveling to Saint Cloud, Minnesota, for the Fall Leadership Summit. The team will stay at the Best Western Plus in Saint Cloud, MN, on Friday, November 14, 2025. Melissa Carstensen will be the female chaperon.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2025-26 FCCLA Overnight Trip Request. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.D. Minnesota State High School League Foundation Grant
Presenter:
Matt Braaten
Description:
FORM A
WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League Foundation was formed to provide support for Minnesota's high school youth to participate in athletics and fine arts;RESOLUTION OF GOVERNING BOARD SUPPORTING FORM A APPLICATION TO MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE FOUNDATION WHEREAS, the Governing Board of Cambridge-Isanti Schools recognizes the value of student participation in extracurricular activities; and WHEREAS, the MSHSL Foundation is offering grants and funding to assist schools ·in recognizing, promoting and funding extracurricular participation by high school students in athletic and fine arts programs. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Governing Board of Cambridge-Isanti Schools supports the school's application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation for a FORM A grant to offset student activity fees.
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt resolution to request Minnesota State High School League Foundation funds 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.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 204 - School Board Meeting Minutes 2. Policy 305 - Policy Implementation 3. Policy 422 - Policies Incorporated by Reference - Employees 4. Policy 423 - Employee-Student Relationships 5. Policy 523 - Policies Incorporated by Reference - Students 6. Policy 910 - Communications and Public Relations
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve 204, 305, 422, 423, 523, and 910 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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