August 20, 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 revised 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:
Ray Sperl
Description:
Ray Sperl will showcase Technology.
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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
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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 208 - Development, Adoption, and Implementation of Policies
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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IX.B. Policy 209 - Code of Ethics
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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IX.C. Policy 415 - Mandated Reporting of Maltreatment of Vulnerable Adults
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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IX.D. Policy 620 - Credit for Learning
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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IX.E. Policy 809 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) 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. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
A. July 23, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting
B. 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?C. District Employee Handbook D. 2026-26 Athletics & Activities Overnight Trip Requests E. FY26-27 Meal Prices 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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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. 2026-27 Employment between C-I Schools and Mark Solberg
Presenter:
Dr. Nate 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 2026-27 school year, within the statute of limitations, is recommended.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Mark Solberg's employment as a substitute teacher for the 2026-27 school year, as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.B. 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 301 - School District Administration 2. Policy 421 - Gifts to Employees and School Board Members 3. Policy 424 - License Status 4. Policy 714 - Fund Balance Policy 5. Policy 810 - Information Security Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy Numbers 301, 421, 424, 714, and 810 as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.C. Move to Closed Session
Presenter:
Dr. Nate Rudolph
Description:
Adjourn to Closed Session for Superintendent Evaluation per § Minnesota Statute 13D.03(b). The governing body of a public employer may by a majority vote in a public meeting decide to hold a closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiations proposals, conducted pursuant to sections 179A.01 to 179A.25.
Recommended Motion(s):
To move to closed session pursuant § Minnesota Statute 13D.03(b). This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII.D. Move to Open Session
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
The board will return to open session at the conclusion of the closed session
Recommended Motion(s):
To move to open session. 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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