Madison District #321 | minutes | meeting 2026-05-21 | Departments/Board of Trustees/Board Meeting Minutes/Board Minutes 2026/May 21, 2026 Minutes Board Business.pdf source: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2804/Msd321/185a7001-f79b-4035-8f34-18ba7bdf9e58/May-21%2C-2026-Minutes-Board-Business.pdf 1 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. 2 Madison Cares Surplus items o 2 - Large Metal shelves [$50.00] - o 8ft Lifetime Gray tables - AS IS - BUSBY o 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] o Table with metal Legs [$30.00] o Canon EOS 20D digital camera with EFS 17-85mm lens - As is - $115 OBO o Soccer Nets - AS IS [$20 for set] o Vitamix Blender 5200 [$100] o White Fridge - AS IS [$250] o Crock Pot - [$10] o 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. 3 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. 4 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 D 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