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:
Ex Officio, Dr. Nate Rudolph, Superintendent
Liliah Tohm, Student Representative

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

Principal Sara Edwards would like to recognize Kaylee Cooke for her quick thinking and courageous actions this past February. When a student began choking, Kaylee immediately stepped in and performed the Heimlich maneuver, ultimately saving the student’s life. Her calm presence, swift response, and care for our students reflect the very best of who we are as a school community.

The April 2025 School Board Showcase highlights how Isanti Intermediate and C-I STEAM School engage students through hands-on STEAM activities, coding, and multi-age learning. With a focus on collaboration, problem-solving, and community partnerships, the schools align with district strategic goals while fostering creativity and connection.

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.

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

Board approval of the 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:

The operating capital and long term facilities maintenance (LTFM) restricted revenue sources are equalized revenue, meaning the revenue we receive is from both state aid and property tax levy. Both are calculated by factors such as building age and funding per pupil. The operating capital funding is restricted (Minn. Stat. §123C.10) to uses such as building repairs, equipment, technology, vehicles, etc. The LTFM funding is restricted (Minn. Stat. § 123B.595) to uses related to maintenance or replacing existing facility items such as roofing, painting, flooring, electrical, plumbing, etc.

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: Ashley Wappel, Ava Lundberg, Brandon Olson, Kari Meyer, Ellie Hoglund
2. As a result of this Resolution, the District’s employment relationship with the above-named probationary teacher(s) will terminate effective June 30, 2025.
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 these policies with modifications made in the attached policies.

1. Policy 101.1 - Name of the School District
2. Policy 202 - School Board Officers
3. Policy 213 - School Board Committees
4. Policy 214 - Out of State Travel by School Board Members

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

Adjourn to Closed Session for Negotiations 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.

The board will return to open session at the conclusion of the closed session

Adjourn meeting