July 23, 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 meeting agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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V. Communications/Recognition
Description:
BJEF will do their Big Check Presentation.
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VI. School Board Showcase
Presenter:
Matt Braaten & Nathan Huff
Description:
Matt Braaten will showcase Athletics, Arts, and Activities, and Nathan Huff will showcase Food Service.
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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 301 - School District Administration
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 421 - Gifts to Employees and School Board Members
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 424 - License Status
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.D. Policy 714 - Fund Balance 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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X.E. Policy 810 - Information Security 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. June 18, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting
B. July 7, 2026 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.
D. Athletics & Activities Overnight Trip Permission 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. FY26 Long-Term Facilities & Maintenance Ten-Year Plan
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa
Description:
Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.595, establishes the Long-Term Facilities Maintenance ("LTFM") Revenue program. School districts are required to annually update their LTFM ten-year plan and submit the board-approved plan to the commissioner for approval by July 31.
The plan submission includes revenue projections, expense projections, and a statement of assurances. Existing maintenance plans were used to complete the 10-year expenditure plan, including paving, roofing, flooring, painting, and more. The 10-year revenue projection plan is based on the revenue formula, which is $380 per adjusted pupil unit times the lessor of one or the ratio of the district’s average building age to 44 years. The projected adjusted pupil units are based on 10 years of historical pupil data. The Statement of Assurances requires the district to affirm we are aware of and are abiding by the State Statutes and MDE guidance on allowable expenditures.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the FY26 Long-Term Facilities & Maintenance Ten-Year Plan as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.C. Athletics Agreement between Cambridge-Isanti Schools and Art & Science Academy
Presenter:
Matt Braaten
Description:
The Art & Science Academy and Cambridge-Isanti Schools would like to continue to accept the 7th and 8th grade Art & Science Academy students into the athletic and/or activity programs listed in the agreement at the rates listed (per participant). Arts & Science Academy agrees that transportation to the athletic or activity program is not part of this agreement.
This agreement would be in effect for the 2026-27 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Athletics Agreement between Cambridge-Isanti Schools and Art & Science Academy as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.D. Designation of IOwA for the MDE External User Access Recertification System
Presenter:
Dr. Nate Rudolph
Description:
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) requires that school districts annually designate an Identified Official with Authority to comply with the MNIT Enterprise Identity and Access Management Standard which states that all user access rights to Minnesota stat systems must be reviewed and recertified at least annually. The Identified Official with Authority will assign job duties and authorize external user’s access to MDE secure systems for their local education agency (LEA). The Board recommends to authorize Nathan Rudolph to act as the Identified Official with Authority (IOwA) and Amy Sachs to act as the IOwA to add and remove names only for Cambridge-Isanti Public School District 0911-01.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Designation of Nate Rudolph as the Identified Official with Authority for the MN Department of Education External User Access Recertification System as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.E. Student Handbooks & Code of Conduct
Presenter:
Tracy Hare
Description:
The Cambridge-Isanti District Code of Conduct outlines student rights and responsibilities, systems of support, and standards of student behavior. The Code of Conduct contains links to the Student Handbooks that are aligned to the Code of Conduct. Each school or program has updated its Student Handbook for the 2026-27 school year. The changes to the Student Handbooks are summarized in the attached document.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Student Handbooks & Code of Conduct as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.F. Facility User Fees
Presenter:
Christina Thayer Anderson
Description:
These are amended rates and group classifications for facility use beginning September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028. Our current Board-approved rates expired at the end of 2025. In preparation for this recommendation, district staff reviewed expenses related to facility use, including costs associated with building operations and personnel support, and compared group classifications and rates with conference and neighboring school districts.
Based on this review, slight changes are being recommended to simplify the permit process and address fees to help keep pace with the costs associated with community use of facilities and the personnel needed to support facility rentals. Some rates include a larger adjustment where comparison data showed a more significant difference between current district rates and comparable rates in nearby districts. Upon approval, the revised rates will go into effect on September 1, 2026. Updated rates and procedures will be made available to facility user groups on the district webpage and in the online facility permit system.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Facility User Fees as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.G. 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 401 - Equal Employment Opportunity 2. Policy 626 - Volunteer Policy 3. Policy 710 - Extracurricular Transportation 4. Policy 903 - Visitors to School District Buildings and Sites
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy Numbers 401, 626, 710, and 903 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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