December 12, 2024 at 6:00 PM - Regular School Board Meeting
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I. Call Meeting to Order
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
The Board Chair will call the meeting to order.
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II. Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
The Board Chair will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
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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 |
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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):
To approve the meeting agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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V. PUBLIC HEARING: Truth in Taxation
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa
Description:
The School Board approved the preliminary 2024 payable 2025 property tax levy in September.
The school district certified the preliminary property tax levy to the State and County. School districts are required to give a Truth in Taxation presentation. This presentation must include budget and proposed property tax levy information with explanations of changes to the property tax levy. There must also be a time for the public to approach the school board to make comments on the property tax levy. After presenting a truth in taxation presentation, school districts are required to certify the final 2024 payable 2025 property tax levy at the December board meeting. The final levy cannot be more than the preliminary levy. Following the presentation, the public will be provided the opportunity to comment on the proposed property tax levy and budget and to ask questions.
Recommended Motion(s):
To adjourn the public hearing for Truth in Taxation. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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VI. Communications/Recognition
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Description:
The board would like to recognize and thank Carri Leviski and Tim Hitchings for their years of service as their terms come to an end.
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VII. School Board Showcase
Presenter:
Michelle Glasgow, Jeremy Miller, and Dr. Jason Bodey
Description:
The showcase will highlight the Cambridge-Isanti Online Program.
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VIII. Open Forum
Presenter:
Community Members
Description:
An opportunity for members of the community to address the Board.
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IX. 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
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X. Administration Reports
Presenter:
Administrators
Description:
Administration will provide an update to the School Board.
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XI. Non-Action Items
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XI.A. 2025-2026 School Calendars
Presenter:
Dr. Jason Bodey
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti Schools strives to develop a school calendar supporting continuous student learning and professional development for staff. A committee of district employees commenced in October to review previous calendars and discuss feedback as they developed the 2025-26 school year calendar.
The C-I Schools Calendar Committee made their recommendation based on the following:
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XI.B. Policy 410 - Family and Medical Leave 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.
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XI.C. Policy 510 - School Activities
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.
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XI.D. Policy 516 - Student Medication
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.
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XI.E. Policy 522 - Title IX Sex Nondiscrimination Policy, Grievance Procedure and Process
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.
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XI.F. Policy 533 - Wellness 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.
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XII. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
A. November 14, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting
B. December 5, 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):
To approve the consent agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIII. 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):
To approve the treasurer's report subject to audit. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV. Action Items
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XIV.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).
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt resolution to accept gifts, grants or devise of real or personal property. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV.B. Final 2024 Payable 2025 Property Tax Levy
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa
Description:
Upon Board approval of the preliminary 2024 payable 2025 property tax levy in September, and according to MN state statute, we certified the preliminary levy with Isanti County. Minnesota state statute requires municipalities to hold a Truth in Taxation meeting, which was held this evening at 6:00 PM. The final levy that you will find on the following pages is the same information that was shared at that meeting.
After approval of the final property tax levy, we will certify it with Isanti County. The final 2024 payable 2025 property tax levy total is $17,507,525.60. Detailed information on our property tax levy and the process by which it is created can be found on our webpage.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the Final 2024 Payable 2025 Property Tax Levy. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV.C. 2025-2026 CIHS Registration Guide
Presenter:
Assistant Principal Elizabeth Young
Description:
Each year, the staff and administration review the high school course offerings, enrollment preferences, graduation rules, and post-secondary enrollment guidelines. Upon review, CIHS administrators propose changes to the Teaching and Learning Department to best meet the curriculum and instruction needs of students. Elizabeth Young, Assistant Principal at Cambridge-Isanti High School, will give a brief presentation regarding the Student Registration Guide for 2025-26 and request approval for the proposed changes.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2025-2026 Cambridge-Isanti High School Course Guide. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV.D. 2026 Student Trip to Spain
Presenter:
Assistant Principal Elizabeth Young
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti High School requests permission for students to participate in an educational field trip to Spain. The date of the proposed trip is during spring break in March 2026.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the student trip to Spain in March 2026. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV.E. 2025 Chemical Health Services Contract between C-I Schools and Isanti County Family Services
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti Schools, as members of the Integrated Collaborative for Children, will contract with Isanti County Family Resources to provide for chemical health services within the Cambridge-Isanti Schools. The contract amount will be up to $20,000. This contract will be valid from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Upon approval, the services for Chemical Health in the Cambridge-Isanti Schools will continue to be available to students as needed.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2025 Chemical Health Services Contract between C-I Schools and Isanti County Family Services. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV.F. 2025 Truancy Contract between C-I Schools and Isanti County Family Services
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti Schools, as members of the Integrated Collaborative for Children, will contract with Isanti County Health and Human Services and the Isanti County Probation Department to provide truancy support services within the Cambridge-Isanti Schools. The contract amount will be up to $45,000. This contract will be valid from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Upon approval, the services for Truancy Services in the Cambridge-Isanti Schools will continue to be utilized as needed.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2025 Truancy Contract between C-I Schools and Isanti County Family Services. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV.G. Policy 409 - Employee Publications, Instructional Materials, Inventions and Creations
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):
To approve Policy 409 - Employee Publications, Instructional Materials, Inventions and Creations as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV.H. Policy 512 - School-Sponsored Student Publications and Activities
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):
To approve Policy 512 - School-Sponsored Student Publications and Activities as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV.I. Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements
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):
To approve Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV.J. Policy 722 - Public Data and Data Subject Requests
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):
To approve Policy 722 - Public Data and Data Subject Requests as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XIV.K. Policy 806 - Crisis Management 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 Board approve the policy with modifications made in the attached policy.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve Policy 806 - Crisis Management Policy as presented. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XV. Adjournment
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
Adjourn meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
To adjourn meeting. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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