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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
XI. Consent Agenda
XII. Treasurer's Report
XIII. Action Items
XIII.A. Gifts and Donations
XIII.B. Fiscal Year 2024 Audited Financials
XIII.C. 2025-2026 School Calendar
XIII.D. 2026 Student Trip to National Parks
XIV. Adjournment
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Meeting: January 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
Liliah Tohm, 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:
Principal John Droubie
Description:
The board would like to recognize Stephanie Lundeen, Woodland Campus' Food Service Lead, for her outstanding dedication and service to the students at Woodland Campus. Stephanie's ability to meet the diverse needs of staff and students, combined with her warm smile and genuine care, creates a welcoming and supportive environment. Stephanie knows each student by name and takes the time to connect with them personally, fostering a sense of belonging. Her positivity and kindness leave a lasting impact, making Woodland Campus a brighter place every day.
Subject:
VI. School Board Showcase 
Presenter:
Principal John Droubie & Coordinator Pangie Nascene
Description:
The Woodland Campus showcase will provide an overview of the programs available at Woodland Campus, with a specific focus on the services and programming offered by Brookside Academy.
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:
XI. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
A. December 12, 2024 Regular School Board Meeting
B. January 6, 2025 Organizational Meeting
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).
12/20/2024 Anonymous Food Service Department Donation $3.90
12/20/2024 Constance Skillingstad Grad Band Donation $20.00
12/20/2024 James Godfrey Grad Band Donation $20.00
12/20/2024 George Lieser Grad Band Donation $30.00
11/25/2024 Charities Aid Foundation America C/O Cybergrants LLC IMS Donation $40.00
12/18/2024 Mightycause Charitable Foundation Moving Forward Donation for supplies $40.00
12/20/2024 Ashley Tschida CPS Blanket $40.00
1/10/2025 Box Tops for Education CPS Donation $47.20
12/20/2024 Anonymous Care Closet Socks and gloves $50.00
12/20/2024 Lowell and Jennifer Becker Grad Band Donation $50.00
12/20/2024 Deborah Schultz Grad Band Donation $50.00
12/2/2024 John Bladow Food Service Donation $85.90
12/13/2024 Benjamin August and Catherine Paro Grad Band Donation $100.00
12/20/2024 Marc and Tracey Johnson Grad Band Donation $100.00
12/23/2024 Dave Wenner Insurance and Financial Services CIS Cookies for staff $100.00
11/18/2024 Daniel Hannan CIHS Care Closet items $141.15
12/13/2024 Matthew and Jessica Marsolek Grad Band Donation $200.00
12/23/2024 LifeWise Academy c/o Bill Gertz CIS Hot chocolate bar and gift bags for staff $200.00
12/20/2024 Daniel Hannan Care Closet Snacks, water bottles, supplies $265.00
12/18/2024 CIS 4th Graders CIHS Theater Department Donation for White Christmas play $316.00
12/20/2024 Long Lake Lutheran Church Grad Band Donation $371.95
12/19/2024 IIS/C-I STEAM Students CIHS Theater Department Donation for White Christmas play $478.00
11/25/2024 Shutterfly LLC IMS Donation $595.45
12/20/2024 Anonymous Grad Band Donation $1,245.48
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To adopt resolution to accept gifts, grants or devise of real or personal property
Subject:
XIII.B. Fiscal Year 2024 Audited Financials
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa
Description:
Malloy, Montague, Karnowski, Radosevich & Co., P.A. (MMKR) has performed the financial audit for FY 24 that ended June 30, 2024. School districts are required to submit final audited financial data to the commissioner by November 30 and final audited financial statements to the commissioner and to the state auditor by December 31. Both of these deadlines have been met. The finance committee discussed these year-end results at the January meeting. There will be a presentation of the final revenue, expenditures, and fund balances for the FY24 as well as a presentation by MMKR on their independent auditor’s opinion.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve Fiscal Year 2024 Audited Financials
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.C. 2025-2026 School Calendar
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:
  • Statutes and policies governing K-12 instructional expectations
  • Number of required instructional days/minutes for students
  • State and local assessment windows
  • Number of staff work days and professional development days
  • Start and end dates that align with Labor Day and graduation
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the school calendar for 2025-26
Attachments:
Subject:
XIII.D. 2026 Student Trip to National Parks
Presenter:
Dr. Steve Gibbs
Description:
Cambridge-Isanti High School requests permission for students to participate in an educational field trip to National Parks. The date of the proposed trip is June 22-27, 2026.
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the student trip to National Parks June 22-27, 2026
Subject:
XIV. Adjournment
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
Adjourn meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To adjourn meeting

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