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. Consent Agenda
XI. Treasurer's Report
XII. Action Items
XII.A. Gifts and Donations
XII.B. Fiscal Year 2025 Audited Financials and Review
XII.C. 2026-2027 School Calendar
XII.D. Approval of Certified Nursing Assistant Course Addition
XII.E. Move to Closed Session
XII.F. Move to Open Session
XIII. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: January 22, 2026 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 revised meeting agenda
Subject:
V. Communications/Recognition
Presenter:
Principal John Droubie
Description:

Tonight, we recognize Rand Budnick for his outstanding service to the Cambridge Isanti School District. Rand has served as a custodian in our district for 20 years and has been the head custodian at Woodland Campus since the school opened in 2020.

Rand consistently goes above and beyond in his role, generously giving his time and talents to support staff and students. He builds strong relationships, individualizes his support, and shows exceptional care and understanding for the unique needs of our students. Rand’s dedication, work ethic, and willingness to serve make a meaningful difference every day at Woodland Campus. We are grateful for his commitment and proud to recognize him this evening.
Subject:
VI. School Board Showcase 
Presenter:
Principal John Droubie
Description:
Woodland Campus will present an overview of the Extended Day Services provided at Woodland Campus and Riverside Academy for kindergarten through grade 12 students. These services provide additional support for students who need it most.
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. Consent Agenda
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
A. December 18, 2025 Regular School Board Meeting
B. January 5, 2026 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:
XI. 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:
XII. Action Items
Subject:
XII.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 Donation Value
12/11/2025 James Dehn Grad Band Donation $20.00
12/11/2025 James Godfrey Grad Band Donation $20.00
12/11/2025 Janet and John Wheelock Grad Band Donation $20.00
12/19/2025 Dana's Bookstore IPS Gift Cards $30.00
12/11/2025 Dr Lowell and Jennifer Becker Grad Band Donation $50.00
12/11/2025 Darrin and Andrea Bleess Grad Band Donation $60.00
12/22/2025 Anonymous Moving Forward Donation $65.00
12/11/2025 Deborah Schultz Grad Band Donation $100.00
12/11/2025 Matthew and Jessica Marsolek Grad Band Donation $100.00
12/11/2025 Kaitlyn Blanchard Volunteer Services 6 backpacks $100.00
1/7/2026 Box Tops for Education CPS Donation $115.60
12/11/2025 Mary and Allen Mork Grad Band Donation $200.00
1/9/2026 Anonymous CIHS Care Closet Clothing $300.00
1/9/2026 Maurices CIHS Clothing $500.00
1/9/2026 The Zemkes CIHS Gaming Club Nintendo Switch 2 $540.00
12/11/2025 Joy Lutheran Church Grad Band Donation $1,000.00
12/11/2025 Anonymous Grad Band Donation $1,152.25
1/9/2026 Anonymous CIHS Care Closet Student gift bags $1,444.00
1/9/2026 Anonymous CIHS Care Closet Student gift bags $1,600.00
1/8/2026 Joy Lutheran Church Volunteer Services Donation $4,000.00
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To adopt resolution to accept gifts, grants or devise of real or personal property
Subject:
XII.B. Fiscal Year 2025 Audited Financials and Review
Presenter:
Christopher Kampa & Bill Lauer
Description:
Our Auditor, LB Carlson (previously known as MMKR) has performed the financial audit for FY2025 that ended June 30, 2025. 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 FY2025 as well as a presentation by LB Carlson on their independent auditor’s opinion.
 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve Fiscal Year 2025 Audited Financials.
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.C. 2026-2027 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 2026-27 school-year calendar. The C-I Schools Calendar Committee made its 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 2026-27.
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.D. Approval of Certified Nursing Assistant Course Addition
Presenter:
Dr. Jason Bodey
Description:

Administration is recommending the addition of a Certified Nursing Assistant course to the high school course offerings. The proposed addition supports career and technical education pathways and creates an opportunity for students to earn industry recognized skills while in high school. 
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To approve the addition of the Certified Nursing Assistant course to the high school course guide.
Attachments:
Subject:
XII.E. Move to Closed Session
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
Adjourn to Closed Session as permitted by the attorney-client privilege for legal strategy per Minn. Stat. § 13D.05, subdivision 3 (b)
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To move to closed session pursuant to § Minnesota Statute 13D.05. subd. 3
Subject:
XII.F. Move to Open Session
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
The board will return to open session at the conclusion of the closed session
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To move to open session
Subject:
XIII. Adjournment
Presenter:
Chair Sprandel
Description:
Adjourn meeting
Recommended Motion(s):
  1. To adjourn meeting

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