December 18, 2025 at 6:00 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 revised meeting agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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V. PUBLIC HEARING: Truth in Taxation
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa
Description:
The School Board approved the preliminary 2025 payable 2026 property tax levy in September.
The school district certified the preliminary property tax levy to the State and County. School districts are required to give a Truth in Taxation presentation. This presentation must include budget and proposed property tax levy information with explanations of changes to the property tax levy. There must also be a time for the public to approach the school board to make comments on the property tax levy. After presenting a truth in taxation presentation, school districts are required to certify the final 2025 payable 2026 property tax levy at the December board meeting. The final levy cannot be more than the preliminary levy. Following the presentation, the public will be provided the opportunity to comment on the proposed property tax levy and budget and to ask questions.
Recommended Motion(s):
To adjourn the public hearing for Truth in Taxation. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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VI. School Board Showcase
Presenter:
Michelle Glasgow, Elizabeth Young, and Dr. Jason Bodey
Description:
The showcase will highlight the Cambridge-Isanti Online Program.
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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. 2026-27 School Calendar
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti Schools strives to develop a school calendar supporting continuous student learning and professional development for staff. A committee of district employees commenced to review previous calendars and discuss feedback as they developed the 2026-27 school year calendar.
The C-I Schools Calendar Committee made its recommendation based on the following:
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X.B. Policy 402 - Disability Nondiscrimination 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 522 - Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process
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. November 13, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
B. December 4, 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:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
Chair Sprandel will give recommendations for the 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. Final 2025 Payable 2026 Property Tax Levy
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa
Description:
Upon Board approval of the preliminary 2025 payable 2026 property tax levy in September, and according to MN state statute, we certified the preliminary levy with Isanti County. Minnesota state statute requires municipalities to hold a Truth in Taxation meeting, which was held this evening at 6:00 PM. The final levy that you will find on the following pages is the same information that was shared at that meeting.
The 2025 Pay 2026 Proposed Levy is $17,643,923.70. After approval of the final property tax levy, we will certify it with Isanti County. Detailed information on our property tax levy and the process by which it is created can be found on our webpage.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Final 2025 Payable 2026 Property Tax Levy. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.C. 2026-2027 CIHS Registration Guide
Presenter:
Elizabeth Young
Description:
Each year, the staff and administration review the high school course offerings, enrollment preferences, graduation rules, and post-secondary enrollment guidelines. Upon review, CIHS administrators propose changes to the Teaching and Learning Department to best meet the curriculum and instruction needs of students. Elizabeth Young, Assistant Principal at Cambridge-Isanti High School, will give a brief presentation regarding the Student Registration Guide for 2026-27 and request approval for the proposed changes.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2026-2027 Cambridge-Isanti High School Course Guide. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.D. 2026 Truancy Contract between C-I Schools and Isanti County Family Services
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Description:
Cambridge Isanti Schools is a member of the Integrated Collaborative for Children. Through this partnership, the district works with Isanti County Health and Human Services and the Isanti County Probation Department to support truancy-related needs within the district. If approved, this collaborative arrangement will continue to be available and utilized as needed in Cambridge Isanti Schools.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2026 Truancy Contract between C-I Schools and Isanti County Family Services. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.E. 2026 Chemical Health Services Contract between C-I Schools and Isanti County Family Services
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Description:
Cambridge Isanti Schools is a member of the Integrated Collaborative for Children. Through this partnership, the district works with Isanti County Family Resources to support chemical health needs within the district. If approved, this collaborative arrangement will continue to be available to students as needed in Cambridge Isanti Schools.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2026 Chemical Health Services Contract between C-I Schools and Isanti County Family Services. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.F. 2025-2027 Administrative Assistant Contract
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
The SEIU Administrative Assistant employees ratified their contract on November 25, 2025. The 2025-2027 agreement includes salary schedule increases in both years, increases to insurance premiums for all plans in years one and two, an increase to longevity pay, and an increase to the district’s 403(b) match contribution. The total agreement falls within the Board’s negotiating parameters. Administration recommends approval of the 2025-2027 Administrative Assistant contract.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2025-2027 Administrative Assistant Contract. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.G. 2025-2027 Food Service Employees Contract
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
The SEIU Food Service Employees and the School District reached a tentative agreement on November 19, 2025. The Food Service Employees ratified the agreement on December 16, 2025. The agreement includes salary schedule increases in years one and two, increases to insurance contributions for all plans in both years, an increase in certification pay, and clarifying language updates. The total agreement is within the Board’s approved negotiating parameters.
Administration recommends approval of the 2025-2027 Food Service Employees collective bargaining agreement.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2025-2027 Food Service Employees collective bargaining agreement. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.H. 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 501 - School Weapons Policy 2. Policy 520 - Student Surveys 3. Policy 534 - Unpaid Meal Charges 4. Policy 621 - Literacy and the READ Act 5. Policy 723 - Post Issuance Debt Compliance
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 501, 520, 534, 621, and 723 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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