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MINUTES OF BOARD BUSINESS MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 321 October 16, 2025 Board Members present; Holly Allen Joe Palmer JC Weber Brian Pyper Also present: Randy Lords, Superintendent Travis Schwab, Assistant Superintendent Blake Snedaker, Business Manager Pledge of Allegiance: Brenda Butikofer Prayer: Mr. Weber Board Business Meeting Board Chair Brian Pyper called the meeting to order at 7:03 pm, in the Madison Education Center Board Room. It was determined that a quorum was present. Agenda Ms. Allen moved that the Agenda be approved as amended: G: Headwaters Contract, H: Sale Agreement of 60 W Main Property. Mr. Weber seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Consent Agenda Mr. Weber moved that the following items of the Consent Agenda be ratified and approved. Minutes: September 18, 2025, Board Business Meeting, as written. Checks: #83492 through #83642 and ACH9000000359 through ACH9000000413, with no voided checks. Financial Reports: September 2025 Surplus Property: none Employment for September: Listed on pages 6 through 7. The motion to ratify and approve items on the Consent Agenda was seconded by Mr. Palmer and passed unanimously. Success Stories Madison High School volleyball team was named the Academic State Champions for the fourth year in a row. We applaud their success in the classroom and on the court. Mr. Weber reported on his experiences at Parent Teacher Conferences at Hibbard Elementary, Madison Middle School and Madison Junior High. He expressed gratitude for the amazing, caring, prepared and excited teachers. Madison High School Marching Band has had a great season, finishing first in their division at the Madison Marching Invitational and first place in their division and first overall at the Burley Marching Competition. Public Comment Justin Kostial requested to address the board. He expressed his opinion that district administration stood in the way of student athletes transferring to a different program. According to board policy, Mr. Kostial was allotted three minutes to address the board. He was thanked for his input. As it was a non-agenda item, Board members considered but did not comment on his remarks. New Teacher Introductions Many of the new teachers of Madison School District introduced themselves to the Board of Trustees: JaNeal Shaw — Family and Consumer Science, MHS Emily Aldridge — Special Education, MHS Wendy Hunsaker — 3™! Grade, Adams Elementary Ellie Rivard — 18 Grade, Adams Elementary Ann Elgaaen — 3" Grade, Adams Elementary Cori Hintze — 1** Grade, Adams Elementary Dorothy Weygint — 5" Grade, MMS Wesley Klingler — 6" Grade, MMS Jessica Welsh — 6" Grade, MMS Amie Betzold — FFA, MHS Taelyn Nelson — FFA, MHS Richard Sewell — Math, MJH Kendra Fausett — Math, MMS Chelsea Williams — 5" Grade, MMS Abrianna Walker — 1‘t Grade, Kennedy Jessica Dahlke — 1* Grade, Kennedy Lacey Jenkins — 2™ Grade, Burton Rebecca Taylor — Kindergarten, Hibbard April Greenwood - Special Education, Hibbard Alyssa Walker — Special Education, Hibbard Becky Steel — 1*' Grade, Hibbard Logan Hoopes — 4" Grade, Hibbard Heidi Merrill — Special Education, ECEC Katelyn Farrell — 24 Grade, Lincoln Liberty Nelson — Math, MJH Teri Carlson — 2"! Grade, Kennedy Lori Cardon — Kindergarten, Kennedy Elementary Olivia Spencer — 3 Grade, Burton Emily Donigan — 1** Grade, Burton Elementary Patricia Gallup — 24 Grade, Burton Elementary Mr. Pyper noted the number of teachers who have previously worked in support roles in the Special Services department. We are excited to welcome these great teachers to Madison School District. Student Trip Requests Board approval (Policy 2550) is required for any field trips out of State. Multiple trips were presented to the Board for approval. Social Studies: The Social Studies department presented their trip, From Trains to Planes, in their effort to help students learn local history. The group would visit Golden Spike Memorial and Hill Aerospace Museum, May 8, 2026. They hope to take 40 students, $48 per student, $1862 total. Mr. Weber made a motion to approve the Social Studies trip. It was seconded by Mr. Palmer which passed unanimously. FCCLA: The FCCLA asked for approval for district chapter officers to travel to their Fall Leadership Institute in Anaheim, California, October 22, 2025. Costs would be $1100/student. Four students attending from Madison. Ms. Allen made a motion to approve the FCCLA Fall Leadership Institute trip. It was seconded by Weber and passed unanimously. Madison High School and Madison Junior High School FCCLA presented their trip for National Leadership qualifiers to travel to Washington, DC July 6-10, 2026. Costs would be $2500-$3000 per student. Only those who qualified at the state level would attend. Last year two Madison students attended. This year, the group has 11 students hoping to qualify. A motion was made by Ms. Allen to approve the FCCLA National Leadership Conference Qualifiers. It was seconded by Mr. Weber and passed unanimously. Student Government: Students presented their Leadership Training trip to Anaheim, California, November 12-16, 2025. Twenty-one students would attend workshops, service projects, and a private dinner show. Cost per student is $1570. They are currently doing several fundraisers to raise money. Student Council: Students presented their proposal for a State Leadership Conference in Moscow, Idaho, November 3-4, 2025. To accommodate their group, they would be staying in Washington state. They will be touring the University of Idaho. The cost would be $50 per student. Mr. Weber made a motion to approve the Student Government Leadership Training to Anaheim and the Student Council trip to Moscow, Idaho. It was seconded by Mr. Palmer and passed unanimously. Student Digital Device Policy Superintendent Lords recommended tabling the discussion on the Student Digital Device policy. He has met with several Parent Teacher Organizations and received data and feedback from parents. There are some changes to discuss and review. Tabling the discussion would allow for additional feedback and as well as input from the school district attorney. He proposed a third reading next month. Mr. Weber asked if all teachers have been able to view the policy. Mr. Lords stated that it would be verified at the Teacher In-service on October 17. A motion to table the Student Digital Device policy was made by Mr. Weber and seconded by Ms. Allen which passed unanimously. Annual Audit Report Information only: Business Manager, Blake Snedaker, reported that the government shutdown has delayed federal information. The Annual Audit Report was tabled. Proposed Bonus Superintendent Lords and Mr. Snedaker presented a proposed bonus for employees typically given in December. The bonuses are built into the budget. The district is sitting favorably with discretionary funds due to lower employee health insurance enrollment. Ms. Allen thanked Mr. Snedaker for the careful budgeting that allows this bonus to be given to staff. Mr. Weber asked the board to consider using this money in coming years to add an additional counselor or other staff member to one of the schools to relieve strain in the district. Mr. Palmer made a motion to approve the one-time bonus, 1.5% for certified/administrative staff and 2.5% for classified staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Weber and passed unanimously. Headwaters Contract Proposals were received from Headwaters Construction for the District Office and Grounds facilities. Mr. Lords pointed out that the overall construction fee stayed the same over the past ten years. A motion was made by Mr. Weber to approve the proposal by Headwaters Construction for the preconstruction fee of 0.5% and the construction fee of 4.25%. The motion was seconded by Mr. Palmer and passed unanimously. 60 West Main Property Discussion Information only: Signed sale agreements were received for the 60 W Main property. They have been passed on to the attorney. The only changes made from the previous agreements were those requested by the school board: updated appraisal, closing/move-out dates, and the removal of the arbitration clause. Executive Session At 6:08 pm, pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c), Mr. Weber moved that the Board go into Executive Session, seconded by Ms. Allen, for the purpose of: to deliberate reading an acquisition of an interest in real property. The Board will be individually polled for their vote on the motion. Mr. Pyper - Y Ms. Allen - Y Mr. Egbert - excused Mr. Weber - Y Mr. Palmer - Y At 7:00 pm, Mr. Weber moved that the Board adjourn Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Palmer and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 pm. Board Chairman Classified New Employees for SEPTEMBER 2025 Name AHRENDSEN, SID ANDERSON, RYLIE KAY BABCOCK, ASHLEY J BATES, HALLE REBEKKA BEARD, JUSTIN L BENNION, JODI BIRD, TOBI MICHELLE BLAIR, ASHLEY BUCK, JULIA LOUISE CHAPPELL, JACELYN LARUE CHATTERLEY, TYLOR JAMES CROWTHER, MARIAM DELOS REYES, FRANKLIN HAAWI KIOA FOWLER, KAYDEE ELIN Position Title SUBSTITUTE PARA MEDICAID EXTRA CURRICULAR SPORT PARA BI PRO TRANSPORTATION MECHANIC SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE INTERN PARA MEDICAID SUBSTITUTE TRANSPORTATION SUBSTITUTE PARA MEDICAID SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE ‘FRISCHKNECHT, ANDREW JAMES THOMAS TRANSPORTATION SUBSTITUTE GEE, ALEX! KARMA HANSEN, KYLEE TONI HOLCOMB, KATELYN JACKSON, JEZLYNN ROSE KAM, AARON RICHARD KENNINGTON, AMELIA J KING, CHLOE € |KINGHORN, BROOKLYN KUHN, ASHTYN RUTH 'LARSON, KELSEY MAE LOPEZ, EDUARDO AUGUSTO LOUGEE, OLIVIA JANINE LOVA, MELINDA ELIZABETH MARINO, GABRIELLA ELIZABETH MCARTHUR, CAMDEN MENDOZA, MELISA MARIE MEYERS, KATE ABIGAIL MURPHY, ALLISON CHRISTINE PRUE, JILLISSA ALISE |PUHLMAN, YESENIA MARIE REINWAND, MEAGAN BROOKE RICHARDS, BRITTNEY ANN RICKS, CAMERON RODEBACK, VICTORIA SALDANA DOMINGUEZ, ARIADNA D ‘SAMPSON, ELIZA RUTH ‘SHORTRIDGE, KAYLA HOPE |SMITH, ELIAS JOSEPH SONNE-LORANGER, PAIGE KATHLEEN iSTARR, CAROLINE MULBAH STEWART, ALLYSON KATE TERRY, ELIZA VIV TESIMALE, CALI BROOK VAN DEN AKKER, DAVIN LEONARD WALKER, KELLIN SCOTT WALKER, TY WEBSTER, MERLIN D SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE NON PAID INTERN NON PAID INTERN EXTRA CURRICULAR SPORT PARA TITLE 1 PARAPROFESSIONAL SUBSTITUTE NON PAID INTERN PARA TITLE 1 FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTE PARA BI TECH PARA TITLE 1 SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN AIDE NON INSTRUCTIONAL PARA TITLE 1 CUSTODIAN PARA TITLE 1 CUSTODIAN MANAGER SUBSTITUTE AIDE NON INSTRUCTIONAL EXTRA CURRICULAR SPORT SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE PARA TITLE 1 SUBSTITUTE TRANSPORTATION SUBSTITUTE PARA BI TECH NON PAID INTERN PARA MEDICAID PARA MEDICAID PARA BI TECH TRANSPORTATION SUBSTITUTE EXTRA CURRICULAR SPORT EXTRA CURRICULAR SPORT MAINTENANCE Building SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEER ASST COACH MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS MADISON CARES IMADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS MADISON CARES MADISON CARES FOOTBALL ASST COACH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENT MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS MADISON CARES MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE KENNEDY ELEMENTARY LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS HIBBARD ELEMENTARY KENNEDY ELEMENTARY MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL MADISON HIGH SCHOOL LINCOLN ELEMENTARY MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS KENNEDY ELEMENTARY GOLF ASST COACH SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS TRANSPORTATION MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL MADISON CARES MADISON JUNIOR HIGH MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION FOOTBALL ASST COACH GIRLS BASKETBALL ASST COACH GEN - MADISON EDUCATION CENTER Classfied Transfers SEPTEMBER 2025 Position Title Building Classified Resignations SEPTEMBER 2025 Name Position Title Building ARNOLD, JENNIFER ASHLEE CLERK SCHOOL BURTON ELEMENTARY ATWOOD, MAKENNA MAE PARAPROFESSIONAL SPECIAL SERVICES BROWN, HOWARD BRUCE TRANSPORTATION DRIVER TRANSPORTATION BURT, ISABELLE MARIE PARAPROFESSIONAL SPECIAL SERVICES EKKER, TYLER TRANSPORTATION MECHANIC TRANSPORTATION JESULGA, ALEXA CLAIRE PARAPROFESSIONAL SPECIAL SERVICES KLINGLER, BART G GROUNDS GEN - MADISON EDUCATION CENTER KNEGT, RACHEL PARA VIB KENNEDY ELEMENTARY Certificated New Hires SEPTEMBER 2025 Position Title Building Certificated Transfers SEPTEMBER 2025 Transferring From Transferring To Certificated Non Rehires SEPTEMBER 2025 Certificated Resignations SEPTEMBER 2025 Position Title Building Formal Probation SEPTEMBER 2025
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