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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 407 - Employee Right to Know - Exposure to Hazardous Substances
X.B. Policy 503 - Student Attendance
X.C. Policy 509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students
X.D. Policy 514 - Bullying Prohibition Policy
X.E. Policy 608 - Instructional Services - Special Education
XI. Consent Agenda
XII. Treasurer's Report
XIII. Action Items
XIII.A. Gifts and Donations
XIII.B. 2025 Choir Trip to Grand Forks, ND
XIII.C. 2025 Model UN Trip to Chicago, IL
XIII.D. 2025 German Trip to Germany
XIII.E. 2024-25 Athletics and Activities Overnight Trip Requests
XIII.F. 2024-25 Minnesota State High School League Foundation Fund Request
XIII.G. Policy 301.2 - Position Descriptions
XIII.H. Policy 610 - Field Trips
XIII.I. Policy 612.1 - Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title I Programs
XIII.J. Policy 713 - Student Activity Accounting
XIV. Adjournment
XV. 2025 German Trip to Germany
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 24, 2024 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
Tim Hitchings, Director
Carri Levitski, Director

Ex Officio, Dr. Nate Rudolph, Superintendent
Liliah Tohm, Student Representative
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 revised meeting agenda
Subject:
V. Communications/Recognition
Presenter:
Principals Randy Pauly & Tracy Hare
Description:
This month we would like to recognize Middle School Coordinators Chris Goebel and Michelle Glasgow for being instrumental in propelling forward the middle-level initiatives including Advisory programs, GOAL Time, a wider range of extracurricular activities, and accessible data.
Subject:
VI. School Board Showcase 
Presenter:
Principals Randy Pauly & Tracy Hare
Description:
Cambridge Middle School and Isanti Middle School's board showcase will emphasize the ongoing efforts of Strategies 2 and 3. Key middle-level initiatives include Advisory programs, GOAL Time, a wider range of extracurricular activities, accessible data, and more.
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 407 - Employee Right to Know - Exposure to Hazardous Substances
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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Policy 503 - Student Attendance
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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. Policy 509 - Enrollment of Nonresident Students
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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D. Policy 514 - Bullying Prohibition Policy
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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E. Policy 608 - Instructional Services - Special Education
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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
A. September 19, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting
B. October 10, 2024 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.

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
Subject:
XIII. Action Items
Subject:
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).
Date Donor Site Item/Nature of Gift/Donation Value
10/1/2024 Reis and Michelle Beeler CIS Popcorn supplies $8.00
9/11/2024 Karmel Covenant Church IIS/C-I STEAM School supplies $10.00
9/11/2024 Brian Dahl IIS/C-I STEAM School supplies $20.00
10/2/2024 Rhene Ficocello CIS Popcorn supplies $20.00
9/9/2024 Jean Pauly Volunteer Services Snacks for CIHS Open House $25.00
9/9/2024 Vicki Ostrom Volunteer Services School supplies $40.00
9/9/2024 Anonymous Volunteer Services Snacks $45.00
9/13/2024 Revive Chiropractic CMS Athletics Donation $50.00
9/9/2024 Target Volunteer Services Food for staff back to school workshop $50.00
9/9/2024 Falcon National Bank Volunteer Services Food for staff back to school workshop $60.00
9/9/2024 Sabrina Krause Volunteer Services Snowpants and classroom toys $75.00
9/11/2024 Anytime Fitness Isanti IPS School supplies $100.00
10/2/2024 Chris Halvorson Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 Christopher and Erin Olson Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 Colette Bulera Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 Curt and Laurael Robertson Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 Debra Solomon Grad Band Donation  $100.00
9/17/2024 Hannah McDonald Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 James Godfrey Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 Janet and John Wheelock Grad Band Donation  $100.00
9/13/2024 Jessica and Christopher Bistodeau CIS Backpack with school supplies $100.00
9/17/2024 Jon and Deanna Dunbar Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/2/2024 Katherine and James Dehn Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 Katherine White Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 Kellie Hanck Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/2/2024 Lance Swanson Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/2/2024 Loren and Debra Larson Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/2/2024 Mark and Connie Radeke Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/2/2024 Mary and Allen Mork Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 Monte and Carol Dybvig Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 Patrick and Beth Brogan Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 Paul and Leslie Nordberg Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 Rebecca and George Lieser Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/2/2024 Richard and Deborah Schultz Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/2/2024 Sarah Johnson Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 Signe Reistad Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 Stephanie Olson Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/17/2024 William and Marilyn Yueill Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2024 Coborn's Incorporated IMS Donation $143.93
9/13/2024 City Center Market School District Food for New Teacher tour $150.00
10/1/2024 Elizabeth Vander Berg CIS Popcorn & art supplies; paper products $150.00
9/11/2024 Faith Lutheran Church IIS/C-I STEAM School supplies $150.00
10/2/2024 Lowell and Jennifer Becker Grad Band Donation  $150.00
10/2/2004 Spring Lake Lutheran Church CIS Donation to purchase yearbooks for students in need $150.00
9/11/2024 Faith Lutheran Church IPS School supplies $170.00
10/1/2024 Charities Aid Foundation America IMS Donation $180.00
9/17/2024 Bruce and Linnea Haasken Grad Band Donation $200.00
9/17/2024 Darrin and Andrea Bleess Grad Band Donation $200.00
9/17/2024 Justin and Crystal Kennedy Grad Band Donation $200.00
9/17/2024 Michael and Michelle Fedewa Grad Band Donation $200.00
9/13/2024 MN National Guard CIS School and art supplies $200.00
9/11/2024 MN National Guard IPS School supplies $200.00
9/5/2024 Amanda Putzke CIHS FACS Department Fabric & school supplies $225.00
9/17/2024 Anderson & Koch Ford Volunteer Services Donation  $250.00
9/13/2024 Brody Bakken, Turpen Realty CIS Student snacks $250.00
9/17/2024 Jeffrey and Susan Simmons Grad Band Donation $250.00
9/13/2024 Isanti Dairy Queen CIS Free meal for teachers $300.00
9/20/2024 American Online Giving Foundation CIHS Donation $390.90
9/9/2024 First Baptist Church Volunteer Services Food for staff back to school workshop $400.00
9/13/2024 Coborn's Volunteer Services Donation $513.68
9/20/2024 New Hope Community Church CIHS Gift cards for staff appreciation $520.00
9/13/2024 Daniel Hannan CIHS School supplies and care closet items $556.95
9/17/2024 Miscellaneous Grad Band Donation $750.00
9/9/2024 Affinity Credit Union Volunteer Services Food for staff back to school workshop $800.00
9/4/2024 Isanti VFW CIHS Social Studies Department Donation for Veteran Shadow Boxes - In Memory of Brent Marthaler, USAF Killed in Kogan Tower Attack '96 $1,000.00
9/13/2024 Miscellaneous CIS Donation  $1,000.00
10/13/2024 Shalom Shop Volunteer Services Care Closet Donation $1,000.00
9/9/2024 Generations Community Church Volunteer Services Supplies $2,000.00
9/11/2024 Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community School District Dakota Language & Culture Workbooks, Ojibwe shoulder bags, books $3,024.44
10/2/2024 Advanced Design Systems CIHS Welding Miller Deltaweld 302 welder $4,000.00
10/2/2024 Cambridge Dairy Queen CIS Blizzard Brigade Donation & 400 coupons for free small Blizzard treat $4,094.00
9/9/2024 Minnco Credit Union Volunteer Services School supplies, clothing, snacks $6,000.00
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To adopt resolution to accept gifts, grants or devise of real or personal property
Subject:
XIII.B. 2025 Choir Trip to Grand Forks, ND
Presenter:
Principal 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 20-21, 2025
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the Concert Choir Student Trip to Grand Forks, ND March 20-21, 2025
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.C. 2025 Model UN Trip to Chicago, IL
Presenter:
Principal 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 5-9, 2025
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the Model UN Student Trip to Chicago, IL February 5-9, 2025
Subject:
XIII.D. 2025 German Trip to Germany
Presenter:
Principal Steve Gibbs
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti High School requests permission for German students to participate in an educational field trip to Germany. The dates of the trip are June 9-26, 2025.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the German Student Trip to Germany June 9-26, 2025
Subject:
XIII.E. 2024-25 Athletics and Activities Overnight Trip Requests
Presenter:
Matt Braaten
Description:

Boys Basketball Overnight Trip Request
Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket boys basketball team is seeking permission to stay overnight on Friday, December 27, 2024. The team will be traveling to Superior, WI.  The tournament will take place at Superior High School. The team will stay at the Barkers Island Inn, in Superior, WI on Friday, December 27, 2024.  Mike McDonald would be the male coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost.

Speech Team Overnight Trip Request
Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket speech team is seeking permission to stay overnight May 15-19, 2025. If they qualify, members of the team will be traveling to Kansas City, MO for the National Speech Tournament. Upon qualification, the team will find accommodations in Kansas City, MO near the tournament venue.  Lee Orvik would be the lead coach chaperone. The booster club and students will fundraise to cover the hotel cost.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the 2024-25 Athletics and Activities overnight trip requests
Subject:
XIII.F. 2024-25 Minnesota State High School League Foundation Fund Request
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 athletics and fine arts;

WHEREAS, the Governing Board of Cambridge-Isanti Schools recognizes the value of student participation in extracurricular activities; 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 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 2024-25 school year
Subject:
XIII.G. Policy 301.2 - Position Descriptions
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed our current policy. 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.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve Policy 301.2 - Position Descriptions as presented
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.H. Policy 610 - Field Trips
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 the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve Policy 610 - Field Trips as presented
Subject:
XIII.I. Policy 612.1 - Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title I Programs
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 the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve Policy 612.1 - Development of Parent and Family Engagement Policies for Title I Programs as presented
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.J. Policy 713 - Student Activity Accounting
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 the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve Policy 713 - Student Activity Accounting as presented
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV. Adjournment
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
Adjourn meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To adjourn meeting
Subject:
XV. 2025 German Trip to Germany
Presenter:
Principal Steve Gibbs
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti High School requests permission for German students to participate in an educational field trip to Germany. The dates of the trip are June 9-26, 2025.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the German Student Trip to Germany June 9-26, 2025

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