The Board Chair will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Board Chair will take roll call. A quorum must be established in order for the meeting to proceed.

Board Members:

Once quorum has been established the Board Chair will request approval of the meeting agenda.

April is the month of Volunteer Appreciation. We couldn’t be more excited about or proud of our dedicated volunteer coordinators and the community members that serve with them. Through our Volunteer Services, family and community members of all ages have the chance to learn more about C-I schools, their staff and students, and provide their time, resources, and energy. We are so grateful to all who volunteer in our schools and around the district in their various capacities. Thank you,  volunteers, for serving Every Student Every Day.

Isanti Intermediate School and C-I STEAM School are excited to highlight some fantastic partnerships between our schools and the community.  Dawn Doyle (IIS/STEAM academic coach), Caroline Resler (STEAM 4th grade teacher), and Becky Strand (IIS 3rd grade teacher) will share about these partnerships and the positive impacts that they are having for our students and staff. 

An opportunity for members of the community to address the Board.

A. Board Standing Committee Reports (minutes attached)
B. Board Representative Committee Reports
C. Student Representative Board Report
D. School Board Member Good News Report

Administration will provide an update to the School Board.

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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.

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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.

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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.

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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.

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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.

Any items board members wish to have considered as a separate action?

Board approval of consent agenda is needed.

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.

Therefore the Director of Finance and Operations recommends the following resolution:

Per Minnesota State Statute 471.345, contracts that exceed $175,000 must be solicited by process of sealed bids.

Bids for the HS Site Improvements Bid (BP #03 - HS Site Improvements Project) were received and publicly opened at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the District Office. Bids were submitted for two scopes of work:

• Work Scope 01 Sitework, Paving, Utilities, and Concrete. DW Companies LLC submitted the lowest of ten bids received for Work Scope 01, at $257,000.
• Work Scope 02 Electrical and Lighting. D&G Electric submitted the lowest of five bids received for Work Scope 02, at $42,000.

The SEIU Administrative Assistant Employees and the School District reached a tentative agreement on February 7, 2024. Administrative Assistant voted on and passed the settlement on March 20, 2024. The agreement includes increased salary to the schedule in years one and two, an increase to insurance in year one and two for all plans, and some language changes. This total agreement is at the board parameter.  Administration recommends the approval of the 2023-2025 Administrative Assistant contract.

Education Minnesota Cambridge-Isanti and Cambridge-Isanti Schools ratified the 2023-2025 Employment Contract on February 8, 2024. This Salary Schedule Memorandum of Understanding clarifies the salary schedule and specific dates for step and lane changes.

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: Rachel Farris, Natalee Larson, Brittany Mehle, Brenda Walther, Amanda Horn, Josh Steigauf, and Jordan Antilla.
2. As a result of this Resolution, the District’s employment relationship with the above-named probationary teacher(s) will terminate effective June 30, 2024.
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.

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 the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.

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 the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.

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 the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.

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 the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.

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 the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.

Adjourn meeting