Independent School District #911

Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools

625A Main Street North, Cambridge, MN 55008
Phone 763-689-6188 Fax 763-689-6200
www.cambridge.k12.mn.us




DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Ray Queener
Superintendent

Tim Truebenbach
Director of Teaching & Learning

Robyn Vosberg-Torgerson
Director of Finance & Operations

Brenda Albrecht
Director of Administrative Services
& Human Resources

Dave Maurer
Director of Community Education

Shawna Carpentier
Communications Coordinator

Ray Sperl
Technology Coordinator

Pauline Bangma
Director of Rum River
Special Education Coop
























SCHOOL BOARD

Timothy J Hitchings, Chair
Gary Hawkins, Vice Chair
Lynn Wedlund, Clerk
Heidi Sprandel, Treasurer
Jenni Caulk, Director
Nate Reibel, Director
Darcy Winsor, Director

An Equal Opportunity Employer

September 29, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFrom the District 911 Superintendents Office
Official Public Statement on Cambridge Primary Schools Principals, Mr. Chris
Grote, Arrest.

Yesterday District 911 was made aware of some unfortunate events involving
Cambridge Primary Schools principal, Mr. Chris Grote. As a matter of practice
the school district does not comment on any current or pending police
investigations.

District 911 will be conducting its own investigation, and that investigation will
be commencing shortly. Our goal is to continue to keep the focus on the most
important thing, and thats our kids.

Earlier today a meeting was held with Cambridge Primary staff and that very
message was communicatedto keep the focus on the teaching and learning that
goes on each and every day in our schools. Should any student have concerns or
needs, we do have counselors available that will help them work through any
challenges. The district will also have support available for our staff members.

Effective this morning, Cambridge Intermediate School Principal, Mr. Scott
Peterson, will be overseeing both Cambridge Primary and Cambridge
Intermediate Schools as we work through this situation. Mr. Peterson will be
supported by Mr. Tim Truebenbach, Director of Teaching and Learning, and
Superintendent Dr. Ray Queener.

The district is confident our staff will do their very best to maintain a professional
atmosphere in the buildings and to keep the focus on teaching and learning with
our kids. Cambridge Primary School is an excellent school; many great things
have gone on and do go on there every day. We are proud of Cambridge Primary
and of District 911, and we are confident that we will work through this situation
with the upmost professionalism, dedication, and commitmentkeeping the
priority on what matters the most, and thats the teaching and learning of our
students.

Please contact the Superintendents Office at 763-689-6201 or
rqueener@cambridge.k12.mn.us with further questions.

Communications: 763-689-6191 or scarpentier@cambridge.k12.mn.us.