March 19, 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 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. School Board Showcase
Presenter:
Dr. Steve Gibbs, Katie Soler, Jeremiah Semler, Jeremy Miller, Marc Volk, and Ellis Kohn
Description:
Bluejacket Advanced Manufacturing Program (AMP): a new program this school year, introduces students to in-demand career opportunities in advanced manufacturing while building marketable skills and competencies in the workplace. It focuses on partnerships between local employers and Cambridge-Isanti High School to increase awareness of high-growth, high-demand career opportunities in manufacturing.
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VI. Open Forum
Presenter:
Community Members
Description:
An opportunity for members of the community to address the Board.
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VII. 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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VIII. Administration Reports
Presenter:
Administrators
Description:
Administration will provide an update to the School Board.
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IX. Non-Action Items
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IX.A. Policy 518 - DNR-DNI Orders
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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IX.B. Policy 528 - Student Parental, Family and Marital Status Nondiscrimination
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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IX.C. Policy 601.3 - Student Teaching and Internship
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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IX.D. Policy 611.1 - Private, Parochial and Home School Shared Services
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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IX.E. Policy 901 - Community Education
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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IX.F. Policy 903.1 - Sales Calls and Demonstrations
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. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
A. February 19, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting
B. March 5, 2026 Study Session
C. March 5, 2026 Special Session D. Custodian Contract E. Principal Contract F. Superintendent Contract 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. H. Release of Tier 1, Tier 2, Out of Field Permission Teachers, and Long-Term Sub-Assignments Ending School Year 2025-2026 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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XI. 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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XII. Action Items
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XII.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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XII.B. Fiscal Year 2026 Revised Budget
Presenter:
Chris Kampa
Description:
As part of our standard fiscal oversight, we are transitioning from the preliminary budget to a revised budget. Because the preliminary budget is developed before the previous fiscal year is finalized, it relies on several high-level assumptions. With the prior year now officially closed, we have integrated actual year-end data to provide the Board with a more precise and data-driven financial outlook for the current term.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Revised Budget. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.C. CIHS Overnight Trip Requests
Presenter:
Matt Braaten & Dr. Steve Gibbs
Description:
Boys Golf Overnight Trip Request
Description: Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket Boys golf team is seeking permission to stay overnight on Friday, May 8, 2026. The team will be traveling to Glenwood, MN and competing in an Invitational. This event will be played at the Minnewaska Golf Course on Friday and Saturday. The estimated return time will be Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the early evening. The team will stay at the Grand Stay Hotel on Friday, May 8.. The hotel is located in Glenwood, MN. Joel Lund would be the male coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost. Boys Tennis Overnight Trip Request Description: Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket boys' tennis team is seeking permission to stay overnight from April 17 to April 18, 2026. The team will be traveling to Hibbing and competing in the Hibbing Invite. The team will return to Cambridge-Isanti on Saturday, April 18 in the evening. The team will stay at Hampton Inn - Hibbing. Thea Lowman is the coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost for the team and bus driver. Speech Team Overnight Trip Request Description: Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket speech team is seeking permission to stay overnight March 27, 2026. The team will travel to Willmar, MN for a National Qualifying Tournament for the NSDA. Lee Orvik would be the lead coach chaperone. The booster club and students will fundraise to cover the hotel cost. Speech Team Overnight Trip Request Description: Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket speech team is seeking permission to stay overnight May 8 - 10, 2026. The team will travel to Shakopee for the NIETOC National Speech Competition. Lee Orvik would be the lead coach chaperone. The booster club and students will fundraise to cover the hotel cost. Speech Team Overnight Trip Request Description: Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket speech team is seeking permission to stay overnight June 13, 2026 through June 19, 2026. Upon qualifying, team members would travel to Richmond, V.A. for the NSDA National Speech Tournament. These members will be identified in March after the qualifier in March of 2026. Lee Orvik would be the lead coach chaperone. The booster club and students will fundraise to cover the hotel cost. FCCLA Our Cambridge-Isanti FCCLA is seeking permission to stay overnight from Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29, 2026. The group will be traveling to Bloomington, MN, to participate in the FCCLA state competitions. Melissa Carstensen and Katie Soler will serve as the chaperones. Students will stay at the Double Tree Hotel in Bloomington, MN. Travel expenses will be covered by the cookie and flower fundraisers as part of the overall cost.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the CIHS Overnight Trip Requests as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.D. Health Insurance Premiums for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
The self-insured health plan has performed better than expected; as a result, the insurance committee determined that a 4% increase in premiums would be recommended for FY27.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Health Premiums with a 4% increase for 2026-2027. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.E. Dental Insurance Provider & Premiums for 2026-2027
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
The insurance committee reviewed proposals for our dental provider and determined that staying with our current provider, Delta Dental, is the most cost-effective for our employees and district. The dental plan continues to run very well. Therefore, the District's Insurance Committee is recommending a 0% increase to dental premiums for FY27.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Dental Insurance Provider and Premiums with a 0% increase for 2026-27. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.F. EAP Provider
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
The insurance committee reviewed proposals for Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providers, who could provide our employees with enhanced benefits surrounding mental health, financial, and other personal well-being matters. Fairview came in with the most reasonable bid and offers a great benefits package that we hope will be an exceptional free benefit for our employees. This service will be paid for through our self-insured reserve fund.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Fairview as the lowest responsible bidder as the district's EAP Provider. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.G. Vision Provider
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
The insurance committee reviewed proposals for vision providers and recommend that we stay with our current provider EyeMed with no rate change and a 4-year rate guarantee.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve EyeMed as the lowest responsible bidder as the district's Vision Provider. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.H. Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability Provider
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
The insurance committee went out for bids for our Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability Insurance by doing a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Insurance Committee has finished reviewing the bids, and the committee is recommending that we move away from our current provider, Voya, to Lincoln Financial.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Lincoln Financial as the district's Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability Provider. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.I. Read Act MOU
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Education Minnesota Cambridge-Isanti and Cambridge-Isanti Schools agree to a Memorandum of Understanding that recognizes the requirements of the Read Act. This Memorandum of Understanding clarifies the expectations for each teacher and compensation for training.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2026-27 READ Act Training MOU. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.J. MOU Speech Lane Change
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between Cambridge-Isanti School District and Education Minnesota Cambridge-Isanti to move the Speech Head Coach position from Lane C to Lane A on the co-curricular salary schedule B, resulting in an increase in compensation for the position. All other provisions of the collective bargaining agreement remain unchanged.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the MOU Speech Lane Change. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.K. Non-Renewing Probationary Teaching Contracts Resolution
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 122A.40, subdivision 5, states that the first three consecutive years of a teacher’s first teaching experience in Minnesota in a single district is deemed to be a probationary period of employment, and that the probationary period in each district in which the teacher is thereafter employed is one year; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes section 122A.40, subdivision 5, further states that any annual contract with a probationary teacher may or may not be renewed as the school board shall see fit, provided that the board gives the teacher written notice of the nonrenewal before July 1; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 911 as follows: 1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 122A.40, subdivision 5, the School Board hereby declines to renew the annual teaching contract of the following probationary teacher(s) effective at the end of this school year: Samantha Mattson, Erika Knight, Irene Gotfredson, and Michelle Pautzke. 2. As a result of this Resolution, the District’s employment relationship with the above-named probationary teacher(s) will terminate effective June 30, 2026. 3. The School Board has reviewed and hereby approves the written notice of nonrenewal for each affected teachers. The notice to each affected teachers states the reasons for the non-renewal. The School Board Chair is directed to sign the written notice(s) on behalf of the School Board. The reasons for non-renewal are classified as private personnel data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act unless the non-renewal represents the final disposition of disciplinary action. 4. The Superintendent, or a designee, is directed to serve the affected teacher(s) with a copy of this Resolution and the approved written notice for that teacher before July 1. If possible, the notice(s) should be hand-delivered.
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt the Non-Renewing Probationary Teaching Contracts Resolution. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.L. Policy Removal
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Dr. Rudolph and the Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and conducted a full review of our current policies. The Policy Review Committee proposes the removal of the policies listed below.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the removal of Policies 491, 701.2, and 909 as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.M. 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 205 - Open Meetings and Closed Meetings 2. Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse 3. Policy 506 - Student Discipline 4. Policy 623 - Mandatory Summer School Instruction 5. Policy 722 - Public Data and Data Subject Requests 6. Policy 806 - Crisis Management Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policies 205, 414, 506, 623, 722, and 806 as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII. 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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