Meeting Agenda
I. Call Meeting to Order
II. Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Approve Agenda
V. Communications/Recognition
VI. Open Forum
VII. Board Committees
VIII. Administration Reports
IX. Non-Action Items
IX.A. Policy 101 - Legal Status of the School District
IX.B. Policy 302 - Superintendent
IX.C. Policy 303 - Superintendent Selection
IX.D. Policy 304 - Superintendent Contract, Duties, and Evaluation
IX.E. Policy 707 - Transportation of Public School Students
IX.F. Policy 902 - Use of School District Facilities and Equipment
X. Consent Agenda
XI. Treasurer's Report
XII. Action Items
XII.A. Gifts and Donations
XII.B. FY2026 Meal Prices
XII.C. Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Cambridge for the School Resource Officer Program
XII.D. Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Isanti for the School Resource Officer Program
XII.E. 2025-26 Athletics Agreement between Cambridge-Isanti Schools and Art & Science Academy
XII.F. Athletics Agreement between Cambridge-Isanti Schools and Cambridge Christian School
XII.G. Extension of the Strategic Plan to FY27
XII.H. Resolution Appointing Election Judges
XII.I. Batch Policy Revisions
XII.J. Policies in Final Action
XII.K. Move to Closed Session for Negotiation Strategy Discussion & Superintendent Evaluation 
XII.L. Move to Open Session
XIII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 21, 2025 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 revised meeting agenda.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the meeting agenda
Subject:
V. Communications/Recognition
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph would like to recognize the Transportation Department for its audit and compliance work.
Subject:
VI. Open Forum
Presenter:
Community Members
Description:
An opportunity for members of the community to address the Board.
Subject:
VII. Board Committees
Presenter:
Committee Members
Description:
A. Board Standing Committee Reports (minutes attached)
B. Board Representative Committee Reports
C. School Board Member Good News Report
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Administration Reports
Presenter:
Administrators
Description:
Administration will provide an update to the School Board.
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Non-Action Items
Subject:
IX.A. Policy 101 - Legal Status of the School District
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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.B. Policy 302 - Superintendent
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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.C. Policy 303 - Superintendent Selection
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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Policy 304 - Superintendent Contract, Duties, and Evaluation
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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.E. Policy 707 - Transportation of Public School Students
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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.F. Policy 902 - Use of School District Facilities and Equipment
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 changes and modifications in the attached policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
A. July 24, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
B. August 7, 2025 Study Session
C. 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.
D. District Employee Handbook 2025-26

Any items board members wish to consider as a separate action?

Board approval of the consent agenda is needed.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the consent agenda
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. 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:
XII. Action Items
Subject:
XII.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).
 
7/24/2025 JoJo and Timery Spencer CIHS Art Dept Canon Camera $150.00
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To adopt resolution to accept gifts, grants or devise of real or personal property
Subject:
XII.B. FY2026 Meal Prices
Presenter:
Chris Kampa
Description:
Meal prices for breakfast and lunch at all grade levels will remain at $0.00 as we continue to participate in Minnesota Free Meals for All. Mandatory minimum pricing for adults is set by the Minnesota Department of Education and are currently $3.10 for breakfast and $5.50 for lunch. In light of these minimums, we would like to change the meal prices to reflect the required amounts from MDE. 
 
  FY2025 FY2026
Adult Breakfast  $                               2.80  $                               3.10
Adult Lunch  $                               5.00  $                               5.50
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the FY2026 Meal Prices
Subject:
XII.C. Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Cambridge for the School Resource Officer Program
Presenter:
Chris Kampa
Description:
The City of Cambridge and Cambridge-Isanti Schools have had a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for several years that provides guidelines for the employment and assignment of a School Resource Officer for the Cambridge Middle School, Intermediate School, Primary School, and Woodland Campus. The attached MOU would extend the agreement through the 2026-27 school year. Administration has worked with representatives from the City of Cambridge to discuss and agree upon all language in this agreement.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Cambridge for the School Resource Officer Program
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.D. Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Isanti for the School Resource Officer Program
Presenter:
Chris Kampa
Description:
The City of Isanti and Cambridge-Isanti Schools have had a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for several years that provides guidelines for the employment and assignment of a School Resource Officer for the Isanti Middle School, Intermediate School, and Primary School. The attached MOU would extend the agreement through the 2026-27 school year. Administration has worked with representatives from the City of Isanti to discuss and agree upon all language in this agreement.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Isanti for the School Resource Officer Program
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.E. 2025-26 Athletics Agreement between Cambridge-Isanti Schools and Art & Science Academy
Presenter:
Matt Braaten
Description:
The Art & Science Academy and Cambridge-Isanti Schools would like to continue to accept the 7th and 8th grade Art & Science Academy students into the athletic and/or activity programs listed in the agreement at the rates listed (per participant). Arts & Science Academy agrees that transportation to the athletic or activity program is not part of this agreement.

This agreement would be in effect for the 2025-26 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the 2025-26 Athletics Agreement between Cambridge-Isanti Schools and Art & Science Academy
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.F. Athletics Agreement between Cambridge-Isanti Schools and Cambridge Christian School
Presenter:
Matt Braaten
Description:
Cambridge Christian School and Cambridge-Isanti Schools would like to continue to accept the 7th and 8th grade Cambridge Christian School students into the athletic and/or activity programs listed in the agreement at the rates listed (per participant). Cambridge Christian School agrees that transportation to the athletic or activity program is not part of this agreement.

This agreement would be in effect for the 2025-26 school year.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the 2025-26 Athletics Agreement between Cambridge-Isanti Schools and Cambridge Christian School
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.G. Extension of the Strategic Plan to FY27
Presenter:
Christina Thayer Anderson and Dr. Jason Bodey
Description:
Based on the feedback gathered from our Strategic Planning Task Force, which met in January 2025. School administrators suggest updating and extending the Strategic Plan through the 2026-2027 school year. This proposal focuses on and prioritizes what is most important, while discarding ineffective and outdated practices, adding additional parameters to the current structure, including two new end-result statements. 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the extension of the strategic plan to FY2027, including additional parameters and new end-result statements
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.H. Resolution Appointing Election Judges
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Description:

RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES
FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2025
SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION

BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of Independent School District No. 911 (Cambridge-Isanti Schools), Minnesota, as follows:

1.         The individuals specified on EXHIBIT A attached hereto, each of whom is qualified to serve as an election judge, are hereby appointed as judges of election for the school district's special election on November 4, 2025 to act as such at the combined polling place listed on said exhibit.

2.         In the event circumstances require judges to be substituted and appointed in addition to the persons named in this resolution, the Clerk of Election is authorized to appoint as necessary, provided the persons appointed meet all requirements of Minnesota statute and administrative policy.

3.         The election judges shall act as clerks of election, count the ballots cast, and submit the results to the school board for canvass in the manner provided for other school district elections.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To adopt Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the November 4, 2025 School District Special Election
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.I. Batch Policy Revisions
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
The 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session resulted in many law changes. Because the revisions in the attached policies are largely taken word-for-word from legislation, school boards may choose to adopt changes in a single meeting.

Policy Committee, Cabinet, and the Administrative Team have been provided the opportunity to review the proposed policy changes and provide comments.

The proposed revised policies are as follows:
  • Policy 414 - Mandated Reporting of Child Neglect or Physical or Sexual Abuse
  • Policy 416 - Drug, Alcohol, and Cannabis Testing
  • Policy 418 - Drug Free Workplace-Drug Free School 
  • Policy 425 - Professional Development and Mentoring
  • Policy 503 - Student Attendance
  • Policy 515 - Protection and Privacy of Pupil Records
  • Policy 516 - Student Medication & Telehealth
  • Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements
  • Policy 620 - Credit for Learning
  • Policy 624 - Online Instruction
  • Policy 709 - Student Transportation Safety Policy
  • Policy 802 - Disposition of Obsolete Equipment and Material
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve policies 414, 416, 418, 425, 503, 515, 516, 613, 620, 624, 709, and 802 as presented
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.J. 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 601.1 - New Teacher Mentor Program
  2. Policy 605 - Alternative Educational Programs
  3. Policy 606.5 - Library Materials
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve Policy 601.1, 605, and 606.5 as presented
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.K. Move to Closed Session for Negotiation Strategy Discussion & Superintendent Evaluation 
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
Adjourn to Closed Session for Negotiation Strategy Discussion & Superintendent Evaluation 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 a 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.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To move to closed session pursuant § Minnesota Statute 13D.03(b)
Subject:
XII.L. Move to Open Session
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
The board will return to open session at the conclusion of the closed session
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To move to open session
Subject:
XIII. Adjournment
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
Adjourn meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To adjourn meeting

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