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MINUTES OF BOARD VISITATION MEETING 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 321 
Adams Elementary, 110 N 2nd E, Rexburg, Idaho 
February 5, 2026 
 
The meeting began in the conference room at Adams Elementary.  Justin Egbert called the meeting to 
order at 9:04am.  It was determined that a quorum was present.  Those in attendance were Justin Egbert, 
JC Weber, Joe Palmer, Superintendent Randy Lords, and Business Manager Blake Snedaker. Board Chair 
Brian Pyper arrived later. Others in attendance were Assistant Superintendent Travis Schwab, Principal 
Brenda Butikofer, and Board Clerk Deon Ward. 
Naomi Baker and Cora McNair led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance and shared some of their 
favorite things about Adams Elementary. Mr. Palmer made a motion to approve the Agenda as written.  
Mr. Weber seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 
As an information-only item, Superintendent Lords presented updated information and recommendations 
on the new district office building plans. School board members considered current needs, safety, 
roadways, and future growth.  
Principal Butikofer then reported on the school. With a 46% low income rate, Adams Elementary 
qualifies as a Title I school. Quality teachers and fidelity to district curriculum have proven effective as 
school staff strive to provide an excellent education regardless of socioeconomic status. Mrs. Butikofer 
spoke of their implementation of PAWS: Positive Action Watch Squad. Students demonstrating positive 
behavior help recognize positive actions by others.  
The strengths of Adams Elementary include: climate and culture, safety, and class sizes, with notable 
improvement in teacher retention, social/emotional skills, and parent involvement. Struggles consist of 
student population, parent perspective on elementary education, and staffing for next year. 
The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 am and Board members were invited to visit classrooms. 
 
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Clerk                                                                                           Board Chairman

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