Meeting Agenda
I. Call Meeting to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Approve Agenda
V. Communications/Recognition
VI. School Board Showcase 
VII. Open Forum
VIII. Board Committees
IX. Administration Reports
X. Non-Action Items
X.A. Policy 210 - Conflict of Interest - School Board Members
X.B. Policy 408 - Subpoena of a School District Employee
XI. Consent Agenda
XII. Treasurer's Report
XIII. Action Items
XIII.A. Gifts and Donations
XIII.B. Model UN Overnight Field Trip Request 
XIII.C. 2027 Concert Choir Student Trip to Grand Forks, ND
XIII.D. Minnesota State High School League Foundation Grant
XIII.E. Resolution Authorizing the Interim Director of Finance to Sign Purchase Agreements
XIII.F. Authority with Official Depositories
XIII.G. Policies in Final Action
XIV. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
Subject:
I. Call Meeting to Order
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
The Board Chair will call the meeting to order.
Subject:
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
The Board Chair will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Subject:
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
Subject:
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):
  1. To approve the meeting agenda
Subject:
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.
  • Best coach: Winner - Thea Lowman, Finalists - Grant Lillemoen, Wendy Rooney
  • Best local sports team: Winner - Bluejacket girls tennis, Finalist - Bluejacket gymnastics
  • Best Community Education Class: Winner swimming lessons, Finalist - gymnastics
  • Best Elementary Teacher: Winner - Erika Zdon, Finalist - Ashley Sjodin
  • Best Middle School Teacher: Winner - Miranda Block, Finalists - Beth Maikkula, Ruth Oliver
  • Best High School Teacher: Winner - Thea Lowman, Finalists - Clint Lundeen, James Sullivan
  • Best Place for Dance Lessons: Finalist - Cambridge Community Education
Subject:
VI. School Board Showcase 
Presenter:
John Droubie
Description:
Principal John Droubie will showcase the Woodland Campus.
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. Open Forum
Presenter:
Community Members
Description:
An opportunity for members of the community to address the Board.
Subject:
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
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Administration Reports
Presenter:
Administrators
Description:
Administration will provide an update to the School Board.
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Non-Action Items
Subject:
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.
Attachments:
Subject:
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.
Attachments:
Subject:
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):
  1. To approve the consent agenda
Attachments:
Subject:
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):
  1. To approve the treasurer's report subject to audit
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII. Action Items
Subject:
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).
Blackbaud Giving Fund CPS Donation $10.00
Anonymous Food Service Donation $17.30
Kimmberlie and Eric Oman IIS/C-I STEAM School supplies $25.00
Cambridge Corners Square Dance Club IIS/C-I STEAM School supplies $25.00
Anonymous Volunteer Services Puzzles $25.00
Joe Morin Volunteer Services Dental hygeine items $30.00
Anonymous Volunteer Services Puzzles and games $40.00
Embrace Orthodontics CIS Staff treats and health office needs $50.00
Jovannah Carlson Grad Band Donation $50.00
Blackbaud Giving Fund CPS Donation $65.00
City Center Market Volunteer Services Scones for the new teacher bus tour $70.00
Security Bank and Trust CIHS Economics Team Donation $100.00
Rebecca and George Lieser Grad Band Donation $100.00
Kellie Hanck Grad Band Donation $100.00
Marilyn and William Yueill Grad Band Donation $100.00
Joah and Hana Carlson Grad Band Donation $100.00
Curt Robertson Grad Band Donation $100.00
Aric and Dagney Bergren Grad Band Donation $100.00
Patrick and Beth Brogan  Grad Band Donation $100.00
Amanda Streed Volunteer Services Clothing for students $100.00
Katherine and James Dehn Grad Band Donation $100.00
Monte and Carol Dybvig Grad Band Donation $100.00
Mark and Connie Radeke Grad Band Donation $100.00
Lance Swanson Grad Band Donation $100.00
Stephanie Olson Grad Band Donation $100.00
Common Ground: A United Methodist Community Volunteer Services Apples and bananas for the back to school workshop $150.00
Zachary Anderson Grad Band Donation $150.00
Ben Michaelis Volunteer Services Winter gear and clothing $150.00
Affinity Plus Credit Union CIHS Economics Team Donation $200.00
Comprehensive Health Clinics CIHS Economics Team Donation $200.00
Jeffrey and Susan Simmons Grad Band Donation $200.00
Darrin and Andrea Bleess Grad Band Donation $200.00
Mary and Allen Mork Grad Band Donation $200.00
Anonymous Grad Band Donation $216.00
Kimberly Roush IIS Clothes and personal care items $225.00
Hayford Ford CIHS Economics Team Donation $250.00
Anonymous Grad Band Donation $350.00
First Baptist Church Volunteer Services Coffee, cups, and creamer for the back to school workshop $400.00
EFS Advisors LLC CIHS Economics Team Donation $500.00
Generations Community Church Volunteer Services School supplies $500.00
Affinity Plus Credit Union Volunteer Services Donuts and muffins for the back to school workshop $700.00
East Central Energy CIS School Supplies $1,000.00
Shalom Thrift Shop Volunteer Services Donation $3,000.00
Minnco Credit Union Volunteer Services School and Care Closet supplies $5,500.00
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To adopt resolution to accept gifts, grants or devise of real or personal property
Subject:
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):
  1. To approve the Model UN Overnight Field Trip Request as presented
Attachments:
Subject:
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):
  1. To approve the Concert Choir Student Trip to Grand Forks, ND on March 4-5, 2027, as presented
Attachments:
Subject:
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):
  1. To adopt the resolution to request Minnesota State High School League Foundation funds for the 2026-27 school year
Attachments:
Subject:
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):
  1. To adopt the Resolution authorizing the Interim Director of Finance to sign Purchase Agreements for 2026
Subject:
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:
  1. Authority to transfer MSDLAF Plus Funds:
  2. Authority to transfer funds between local banks:
  3. Authority to open and close accounts:
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the Interim Director of Finance to have Authority with Official Depositories as listed for 2026
Subject:
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):
  1. To approve Policy Numbers 417, 508, and 533 as presented
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV. Adjournment
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
Adjourn meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To adjourn meeting

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