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MINUTES OF BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 321
May 21, 2026
Board Members present
Holly Allen
Justin Egbert
Joe Palmer
Mr. Pyper and Mr. Weber were able to join for the last few minutes.
Also present
Randy Lords, Superintendent
Travis Schwab, Assistant Superintendent
Blake Snedaker, Business Manager
Pledge of Allegiance – Travis Schwab
Prayer – Joe Palmer
Board Business Meeting
Vice-Chair Holly Allen called the meeting to order at 9:03 am in the Madison Education Center
Board Room. It was determined that a quorum was present.
Agenda
Mr. Egbert moved that the Agenda be approved as amended:
Item H: Ratify Supplemental Levy Results
Mr. Palmer seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Palmer moved that the following items of the Consent Agenda be ratified and approved.
Minutes: April 9, 2026, Board Business Meeting, as written.
May 7, 2026, Board Visitation Meeting, as written.
Checks: #84468 through #84629 and ACH9000000832 through ACH9000000899
Financial Reports: for April
Surplus Property:
With the sale of the 60 W Main St. property, administration requests board approval to
surplus the associated furniture, fixtures, and equipment. All items have an individual
value of less than $500.
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Madison Cares Surplus items
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2 - Large Metal shelves [$50.00] -
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8ft Lifetime Gray tables - AS IS - BUSBY
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6ft Lifetime Gray tables - AS IS - BUSBY
o
Folding Chairs - AS IS. LITTLE TO NO VALUE
o
10ft Heavy Gray Tables - AS IS [$50.00 each]
o
Large wooden table - AS IS [40.00]
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Table with metal Legs [$30.00]
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Canon EOS 20D digital camera with EFS 17-85mm lens - As is - $115 OBO
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Soccer Nets - AS IS [$20 for set]
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Vitamix Blender 5200 [$100]
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White Fridge - AS IS [$250]
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Crock Pot - [$10]
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Nintendo Switch wired controllers x 5 [$5 each]
o
Coat Tree [Heavy duty] [$10]
o
Space Heater [missing 2 wheels] LITTLE TO NO VALUE
o
Small black bookshelf - LITTLE TO NO VALUE
o
Random Kitchen supplies - LITTLE TO NO VALUE
Employment for April: Listed on pages 4-5.
The motion to ratify and approve items on the Consent Agenda was seconded by Mr. Egbert and
passed unanimously.
Public Comment
Madison High student, Haden Egbert requested to address the board regarding the senior year
math requirement. Current district policy requires all seniors, except those who have already
completed calculus, to take a math class during their senor year. Haden asked that the board
reconsider this requirement for juniors and seniors who have completed an equivalent class in
credit hours and trimesters. As it was not an agenda item, the board did not comment.
Success Stories
Central High School held Graduation ceremonies for 35 graduates on May 20, 2026. Student
speakers did an incredible job and leadership expressed their pride in these students who’ve
overcome a variety of challenges to achieve this milestone. Students were encouraged to
continue to take small steps in working for new goals.
Meal Price Change
Working with Food Services Director Jordyn Bybee, Business Manager Blake Snedaker
proposed increasing the price of student meals by 10 cents. The federal government has
recommended this increase for districts. Adult meal prices would increase by 50 cents. Free and
Reduced Meal applications are still available for those who’d like to apply. Mr. Palmer moved to
approve the meal price change. Mr. Egbert seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
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Ratification of Negotiations
Mr. Pyper and Ms. Allen met with the Rexburg Education Association on May 13 for
negotiations. The teachers expressed gratitude for the longevity bonus, salary schedule, and the
change to the state insurance fund. They proposed a Professional Leave bank to help cover time
for association activities, training, and conferences. The board agreed to the longevity bonuses,
salary schedule and professional leave bank. Mr. Egbert moved to ratify the Negotiations with
the REA. Mr. Palmer seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Bus Purchases
Brandon Caldwell, Transportation Director, proposed the purchase of two Bluebird 72-passenger
rear engine pushers and two Bluebird 41-passenger buses with wheelchair lifts to replace older
buses in the fleet. These buses would be used for routes as well as travel. Funding will come
from bus depreciation revenues and the supplemental levy. The replaced buses will be sold.
Bluebird buses are eight months out versus eighteen months for Thomas buses. Mr. Palmer
moved that the board approve the purchase of the four buses totaling $773,476. Mr. Egbert
seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Early Graduation Policy
Board members received copies of the Early Graduation policy for a first reading. It will take the
board a couple of months to work through the process of creating this policy. Administration is
looking to clarify so that budgeting and FTE’s can be set. Discussion will continue at the next
board meeting.
Summer School Policy
Administrators are looking to create a policy to help students stay on track toward meeting
graduation requirements. Currently, procedures exist but no policy is in place regarding summer
school. According to the first reading, students will need to meet eligibility requirements and be
approved by a counselor or administrator for enrollment.
America 250 Celebration
Preparations continue for the America 250 celebration to be held July 3rd at Bobcat Stadium.
Concerns were expressed about the wear and tear on the turf. Mr. Lords will be meeting with the
turf representative and invited board members to attend. As the field was not built over concrete,
tour buses and semis will use the north parking lot. Mr. Lords is also working closely with the
city attorney.
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Ratification of Supplemental Levy Results
On May 19, the Supplemental Levy passed with a 61% vote. Mr. Lords and board members
expressed their appreciation to the community for passing this levy which helps fund classified
staff salaries and benefits, safety and technology, curriculum, and transportation. The board and
administration shared their continued desire to be wise stewards and nurture the trust of the
community.
Executive Session
At 8:35 am, pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(b), Mr. Palmer moved that the Board go into
Executive Session, seconded by Ms. Allen, for the purpose of: to consider the evaluation,
dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer,
employee, staff member or individual agent, or public-school student. The Board will be
individually polled for their vote on the motion.
Mr. Pyper – Excused
Ms. Allen – Y
Mr. Egbert – Y
Mr. Weber – Excused
Mr. Palmer – Y
At 8:44 am, Mr. Egbert moved that the Board adjourn Executive Session. The motion was
seconded by Ms. Allen and passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 am.
___________________________________ _______________________________________
Clerk
Board Chairman
Name
ADAMS, REBEKAH CICELY
ANDERSON, MAYA GRACE
ARRINGTON, ISAAC RICHARD
BOWEN, ALAN] MYRTH
CELIS, BRYAN DANIEL
CLARK, ASHLYN JANE
DAY, CADENCE ABIGAIL
DUKE, AUBREY NICOLE
FLAKE, MEGAN
GOFF, HENRY ALEKSANDR
HOFFMAN, EMMA LINDA
HUFF, HAYDEN DANIEL
KIMBALL, MADELYN
KINGHORN, AARON KYLE
KNUDSEN, JONATHAN SCOTT
MANN, LAUR] ANN
MCDANIEL, HANNAH
MERRELL, MARY
OLSEN, ADELAIDE
OLSON, ANNA
ORTEGA, HUMBERTO ARON
PALMER, KENT RICHLAND
PARKINSON, BROOKLYN CONSTANCE
SPACKMAN, TREVOR DALE
ZOLLINGER, GILLIAN JO
Name
Name
CAMERON, AUTUMN
CROOK, AMORY
DAVIDSON, JANALEE
HOLLAND, LINDSEY MAXINE
HURTADO, ANGELO
JEPSEN, KYLIE
JOHNSTON, EMILY
KNUDSEN, KENVA.
MEYERS, KATE A
MORTON, MADISON
NEVILLE, SADIE
POULSEN, DEANNA C
RODEBACK, VICTORIA
SILVESTRO, SADIE
SPAULDING, BROC
TILLEY, MCKYLA ANNE
WILLIAMSON, DIANTHA C
WOOD, TARA LYANNE
Classified New Employees for APRIL 2026
Position Title
CUSTODIAN
FOOD SERVICE
CUSTODIAN
PARA Bl PRO
PARA Bl PRO
ON PAID INTERN
PARA TITLE 1
SUBSTITUTE
MADISON CARES
NOW PAID INTERN
SUBSTITUTE
PARA MEDICA
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EXTRA CURRICULAR
LIBRARIAN
NOW PAID INTERN
NON PAID INTERN
CUSTODIAN
GROUNDS
PARA MEDICAID
GROUNDS SUMMER
AIDE NON INSTRUCTIONAL
FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTE
EXTRA CURRICULAR SPORT
EXTRA CURRICULAR VOLUNTEER
AIDE NON INSTRUCTIONAL
Building
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
MADISON HIGH VOCATIONAL PROGRA
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
MADISON CARES
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY
SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS
MADISON CARES
MADISON CARES
SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS
BURTON ELEMENTARY
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENT
BURTON ELEMENTARY
MADISON CARES
MADISON CARES
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
GEN - MADISON EDUCATION CENTER
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
GEN - MADISON EDUCATION CENTER
HIBBARD ELEMENTARY
FOOD SERVICE
Classfied Transfers APRIL 2026
Position Title
Building
Classified Resignations APRIL 2026
Position Title
ON PAID INTER!
ON PAID INTER!
ON PAID INTER!
PARA TITLE 1
PARA Bl TECH
ON PAID INTER!
ON PAID INTER!
PARA Bl TECH
PARA TITLE 1
ON PAID INTERN
SUBSTITUTE
ON PAID INTERN
CUSTODIAN
ON PAID INTERN
PARA MEDICAID
PARA Bl PRO
AIDE NON INSTRUCTIONAL
EXTRA CURRICULAR SPORT
Building
MADISON CARES
MADISON CARES
MADISON CARES
KENNEDY ELEMENTARY
MADISON HIGH VOCATIONAL PROGRA
MADISON CARES
MADISON CARES
BURTON ELEMENTARY
MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
ADAMS ELEMENTARY
MADISON CARES
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEQUS
MADISON CARES
MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
MADISON CARES
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENT
MADISON HIGH VOCATIONAL PROGRA
Certificated New Hires APRIL 2026
Name Position Title Building
ANDERSON, TAYLOR SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SPECIAL SERVICES
HAYES, RILEY AGRICULTURE TEACHER MADISON HIGH SCHOOL
Certificated Transfers APRIL 2026
Name Transferring From Transferring To
Certificated Non Rehires APRIL 2026
Certificated Resignations APRIL 2026
Name Position Title Building
BUCHANAN, ANGELA SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER MADISON VOCATIONAL PROGRAM
DRANEY, JENA CHOIR TEACHER MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
NELSON, LIBERTY MATH TEACHER MADISON JR HIGH
Formal Probation APRIL 2026
EMPLOYEE NUMBER DATE OF SIGNED PROBATION LETTER DATE OF BOARD EVALUATION
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