November 13, 2025 at 6:30 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 Brette Halverson, Director Becky Roby, Director Ex Officio, Dr. Nate Rudolph, Superintendent Taylor Combel, Student Representative |
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IV. Approve Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
Once a quorum has been established, the Board Chair will request approval of the meeting agenda.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the revised meeting agenda. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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V. School Board Showcase
Presenter:
Principal Eric Bjurman
Description:
Cambridge Primary School staff are dedicated to helping students develop the building blocks for life-long learning. CPS focuses on academic, social, and emotional well being to help give all students a solid base to grow from.
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VI. Open Forum
Presenter:
Community Members
Description:
An opportunity for members of the community to address the Board.
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VII. 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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VIII. Administration Reports
Presenter:
Administrators
Description:
Administration will provide an update to the School Board.
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IX. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
A. October 23, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
B. November 3, 2025 Special Session C. November 6, 2025 Study Session
D. 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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X. 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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XI. Action Items
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XI.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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XI.B. Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District Special Election
Presenter:
Superintendent Rudolph
Recommended Motion(s):
To adopt Resolution Canvassing Returns of Votes of School District Special Election. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XI.C. Minnesota State High School League Emerging Status Commitment for Girls Wrestling
Presenter:
Matt Braaten
Description:
This commitment supports equitable athletic opportunities, allows Cambridge-Isanti High School to compete in MSHSL-sanctioned girls wrestling events, and promotes the growth of the sport within the district and statewide.
Recommended Motion(s):
to approve the district's participation in the MSHSL Emerging Status program for Girls Wrestling. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XI.D. 2025-26 Athletics and Activities Overnight Trip Requests
Presenter:
Matt Braaten
Description:
Robotics Overnight Trip Request
Description: Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket Robotics team is seeking permission to stay overnight from March 11 to March 14, 2026. The team will be traveling to Grand Forks, ND and competing in the Great Northern Regional. This is a multi-day event being held at the Alerus Center. The team will stay at the Canada Inn. Stacey Kram is the coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost. Wrestling Overnight Trip Request Description: Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket wrestling team is seeking permission to stay overnight on Friday, December 19, 2025. The team will be traveling to Rochester, MN. The tournament will take place in Rochester, MN. The team will stay at the Hilton Garden Inn in Rochester, MN on Friday, December 19. Neil Jennissen would be the coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost. Wrestling Overnight Trip Request Description: Our Cambridge-Isanti Bluejacket wrestling team is seeking permission to stay overnight on Sunday, December 28, 2025. The team will be traveling to Eau Claire, WI. The tournament will take place at UW-Eau Claire. The team will stay at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Eau Claire, WI on Sunday, December 28, 2025. Neil Jennissen would be the coach chaperone. The booster club would cover the hotel cost.
Recommended Motion(s):
To approve the 2025-26 Athletics and Activities overnight trip requests. This motion, made by Board Member #1 and seconded by Board Member #2, Passed.
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XII. 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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