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 501 - School Weapons Policy
X.B. Policy 520 - Student Surveys
X.C. Policy 534 - Unpaid Meal Charges
X.D. Policy 621 - Literacy and the READ Act
X.E. Policy 723 - Post Issuance Debt Compliance 
XI. Consent Agenda
XII. Treasurer's Report
XIII. Action Items
XIII.A. Gifts and Donations
XIII.B. 2026 Model UN Trip to Chicago, IL
XIII.C. 2025-26 FCCLA Overnight Trip Request
XIII.D. Minnesota State High School League Foundation Grant
XIII.E. Policies in Final Action
XIV. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: October 23, 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
Taylor Combel, 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 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.
Subject:
VI. School Board Showcase 
Presenter:
Principals Scott Peterson & Sara Edwards
Description:
School Board Showcase CIS/IIS/STEAM
As part of our district’s Strategic Plan and partnership with The Catalyst Approach, CIS, IIS & C-I STEAM are working to create calm, connection, and consistency across all school settings—including the cafeteria. Through the Better Lunch, Better Learning initiative.
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 501 - School Weapons Policy
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and the Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed our current policy. 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 policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.B. Policy 520 - Student Surveys
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and the Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed our current policy. 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 policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.C. Policy 534 - Unpaid Meal Charges
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and the Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed our current policy. 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 policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.D. Policy 621 - Literacy and the READ Act
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and the Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed our current policy. 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 policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
X.E. Policy 723 - Post Issuance Debt Compliance 
Presenter:
Shawn Kirkeide
Description:
Superintendent Rudolph and the Cambridge-Isanti Schools Policy Review Committee met and discussed our current policy. 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 policy for first reading.
Attachments:
Subject:
XI. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
A. September 19, 2025 - Regular School Board Meeting
B. October 2, 2025 - 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
Attachments:
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
9/24/2025 Stephanie Easley Cambridge Primary School Items for CPS lunchroom Busy Bins $37.00
9/22/2025 The Blackbaud Giving Fund Cambridge Primary School Donation $50.00
9/24/2025 Amanda Miller Cambridge Primary School Items for CPS lunchroom Busy Bins $50.00
9/26/2025 Hall's Farm Apple Orchard Early Childhood Family Education Two cases of apples for classroom instruction $50.00
9/3/2025 Eric Oman IIS/C-I STEAM School supplies $50.00
9/22/2025 The Blackbaud Giving Fund Cambridge Primary School Donation $70.00
9/13/2025 Dan Hannan  CIHS Volunteer Services Dog toys and dishes for Jack the therapy dog $75.00
9/26/2025 Curt and Laurel Robertson Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/26/2025 Richard and Deborah Schultz Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/26/2025 Jeffrey and Kay Blake Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/26/2025 Lynn Wedlund Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/26/2025 David and Patricia Roddy Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/26/2025 Rose Hugnes Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/26/2025 Christine Merkouris Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/26/2025 Paul and Leslie Nordberg Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/26/2025 Bryan Johnson Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/26/2025 James Godfrey Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/26/2025 Kellie Hanck Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Monte and Carol Dybvig Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Marilyn and William Yueill Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Joshua Reistad Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Aric and Dagney Bergren Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Katherine and James Dehn Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Stephanie Olson Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Loren and Debra Larson Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Colette Bulera Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Mark and Connie Radeke Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Kent and Alanea Urbaniak Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Christopher and Erin Olson Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Rebecca and George Lieser Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Mary and Allen Mork Grad Band Donation $100.00
10/1/2025 Patrick and Beth Brogan  Grad Band Donation $100.00
9/13/2025 Amanda Thoreson Volunteer Services Care Closet Clothes for students in need $100.00
9/13/2025 Nicole Rubich Volunteer Services Care Closet School Supplies $100.00
9/26/2025 James Godfrey Grad Band Donation $150.00
9/26/2025 Lowell and Jennifer Becker Grad Band Donation $150.00
9/26/2025 Anonymous Grad Band Donation $150.00
10/1/2025 Hannah McDonald Grad Band Donation $150.00
10/1/2025 Anonymous Grad Band Donation $160.00
9/26/2025 Jeffrey and Susan Simmons Grad Band Donation $200.00
10/1/2025 Darrin and Andrea Bleess Grad Band Donation $200.00
10/1/2025 Bruce and Linnea Haasken Grad Band Donation $200.00
9/13/2025 Anytime Fitness Volunteer Services Care Closet School Supplies $200.00
9/13/2025 Anonymous Volunteer Services Care Closet Clother for students in need $200.00
9/13/2025 Cambridge Lutheran Church Volunteer Services Care Closet Gas gift cards for families $250.00
10/1/2025 Anonymous Grad Band Donation $402.00
9/13/2025 Cambridge Cub Foods Volunteer Services Care Closet School Supplies $480.00
9/13/2025 Minnco Credit Union Volunteer Services Care Closet School Supplies $550.00
10/3/2025 The Realest Agents Volunteer Services Care Closet Donation $1,000.00
9/16/2025 Berelsman Family CIHS Band Donation $5,000.00
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To adopt resolution to accept gifts, grants or devise of real or personal property
Subject:
XIII.B. 2026 Model UN Trip to Chicago, IL
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 4-8, 2026
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the Model UN Student Trip to Chicago, IL, February 4-8, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.C. 2025-26 FCCLA Overnight Trip Request
Presenter:
Dr. Steve Gibbs
Description:
The Cambridge-Isanti FCCLA team is seeking permission to stay overnight on Friday, November 14, 2025. The team will be traveling to Saint Cloud, Minnesota, for the Fall Leadership Summit. The team will stay at the Best Western Plus in Saint Cloud, MN, on Friday, November 14, 2025. Melissa Carstensen will be the female chaperon. 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the 2025-26 FCCLA Overnight Trip Request
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 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 resolution to request Minnesota State High School League Foundation funds for the 2025-26 school year
Subject:
XIII.E. 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 204 - School Board Meeting Minutes
2. Policy 305 - Policy Implementation
3. Policy 422 - Policies Incorporated by Reference - Employees
4. Policy 423 - Employee-Student Relationships
5. Policy 523 - Policies Incorporated by Reference - Students
6. Policy 910 - Communications and Public Relations
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve 204, 305, 422, 423, 523, and 910 as presented
Attachments:
Subject:
XIV. Adjournment
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
Adjourn meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To adjourn meeting

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