October 22, 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 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:
John Droubie
Description:
Principal John Droubie will showcase the Woodland Campus.
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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 210 - Conflict of Interest - 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.B. Policy 408 - Subpoena of a School District Employee
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. September 17, 2026 Regular School Board Meeting
B. October 1, 2026 Study Session
C. C-I Schools & Education Minnesota Local 7040 MOU D. Facility User Rate Revisions E. Personnel Action: A summary of personnel actions for this month is attached, including hires, retirements, leaves of absence, changes 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:
Dr. Nate Rudolph
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. Model UN Overnight Field Trip Request
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 17–21, 2027, and accommodations are made at the Chicago Hilton.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Model UN Overnight Field Trip Request as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.C. 2027 Concert Choir Student Trip to Grand Forks, ND
Presenter:
Dr. Steve Gibbs
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti High School requests permission for the Concert Choir to participate in an educational field trip to Grand Forks, ND. The dates of the trip are March 4-5, 2027.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Concert Choir Student Trip to Grand Forks, ND on March 4-5, 2027, as presented. 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 RESOLUTION OF GOVERNING BOARD SUPPORTING FORM A APPLICATION TO MINNESOTA STATE HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE FOUNDATION WHEREAS, the Minnesota State High School League Foundation was formed to provide support for Minnesota’s high school youth to participate in MSHSL athletics and fine arts; WHEREAS, the Governing Board of Cambridge-Isanti Schools recognizes the value of student participation in MSHSL athletics and fine arts; 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 MSHSL 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 the resolution to request Minnesota State High School League Foundation funds for the 2026-27 school year. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.E. Resolution Authorizing the Interim Director of Finance to Sign Purchase Agreements
Presenter:
Dr. Nate Rudolph
Description:
Minnesota Statute 123B.52, Subd. 2 permits the Board to pass a resolution authorizing the Director of Finance and Operations to sign purchase orders and certain contracts. Otherwise, all orders would have to be signed by the Board Officers. With Chris Kampa's departure and Julie Cink now acting as Interim Director of Finance, it is recommended by administration that the following resolution be passed:
"The Board of Education for Cambridge-Isanti Schools hereby authorizes the Interim Director of Finance to sign contracts and purchase orders for goods and services contained within the Board-approved budget. Nevertheless, specific Board authorization and compliance with bid requirements are required for transactions in amounts greater than the minimum amount for which bids are required."
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt the Resolution authorizing the Interim Director of Finance to sign Purchase Agreements for 2026. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII.F. Authority with Official Depositories
Presenter:
Dr. Nate Rudolph
Description:
Administration requests the approval of the Interim Director of Finance to be given the authority to transfer funds as listed below:
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Interim Director of Finance to have Authority with Official Depositories as listed for 2026. 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 417 - Chemical Use and Abuse 2. Policy 508 - Extended School Year for Certain Students with Individualized Education Programs 3. Policy 533 - Wellness Policy
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy Numbers 417, 508, and 533 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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