Madison District #321 | minutes | meeting 2026-02-26 | Departments/Board of Trustees/Board Meeting Minutes/Board Minutes 2026/February 26, 2026 Minutes Board Business.pdf source: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2804/Msd321/3c55205a-5334-4c5d-91b4-1707c6a74c20/February-26%2C-2026-Minutes-Board-Business.pdf 1 MINUTES OF BOARD BUSINESS MEETING BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 321 February 26, 2026 Board Members present Holly Allen JC Weber Justin Egbert Brian Pyper Joe Palmer – Excused Also present Randy Lords, Superintendent Travis Schwab, Assistant Superintendent Pledge of Allegiance – JC Weber Prayer – Justin Egbert Board Business Meeting Board Chair Brian Pyper called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm, in the Madison Education Center Board Room. It was determined that a quorum was present. Agenda Mr. Weber moved that the Agenda be approved as amended: Move Item C: Budget Holdbacks/State Funding and Item E: Financial Update before Item B: Supplemental Levy Add Item G: Burton Elementary Polished Concrete Bid Add Item H: Madison Junior High Polished Concrete Bid Mr. Egbert seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Consent Agenda Mr. Egbert moved that the following items of the Consent Agenda be ratified and approved. Minutes: January 15, 2026, Board Business Meeting, as written. February 5, 2026, Board Visitation Meeting, as written. Checks: #84067 through #84191 and ACH9000000656 through ACH9000000697 2 Financial Reports: for January Surplus Property: MJH books: damaged, little to no value Bus 00-01: value less than $500 2005 Siems utility trailer: value less than $500, will be sold to highest bidder 2007 Siems utility trailer: value less than $500, will be sold to highest bidder 2016 Custom built utility trailer: value less than $500, will be sold to highest bidder 2011 Buick Lucerne: value less than $500 Employment for January: Listed on pages 5-6. The motion to ratify and approve items on the Consent Agenda was seconded by Mr. Weber and passed unanimously. Success Stories Superintendent Randy Lords shared a letter from the Assistant Director of the Idaho High School Activities Association naming Madison High School the recipient of the 2026 State 6A Girls Basketball Sportsmanship Award. This award recognizes the positive behavior of coaches, athletes, and spectators throughout the tournament. Eight Madison students were selected for the Idaho All-State Orchestra and All-State Band. Madison Presents featured BYU’s Vocal Point and Noteworthy and showcased the Madison High School Fine Arts students. Mr. Pyper was also a guest artist during the performance. The evening highlighted the talents of many Madison students and the dedication of the Fine Arts staff. Budget Holdbacks/State Funding The Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC) has been discussing a 2%-5% holdback for state agencies. When there’s no increase to a budget it becomes a holdback. No new money given to public schools is actually a cut considering inflation and rising costs. In looking ahead, the district leadership team is considering ways to function despite the holdbacks. These ideas include natural attrition, altering class schedules, and increasing class sizes in secondary schools. Financial Update Superintendent Lords reported that he is cautiously optimistic because of the careful planning of the school board and district business manager. 3 Supplemental Levy The current Supplemental Levy, renewable every two years, has been $1.995M for nearly a decade. The funds have been used for salaries and benefits as well as safety and technology including cameras, protective films over windows, and doorbell cameras at school entrances. This year, 800-900 Chromebooks and iPads need to be replaced throughout the district. Other needs include curriculum, buses and transportation. Mr. Lords recommends renewing the supplemental levy for $1.995M. Board members expressed a desire for additional information from Mr. Snedaker and time to consider district needs. Mr. Weber made a motion to table the Supplemental Levy discussion until the Board Visitation Meeting on March 5, 2026. The motion was seconded by Ms. Allen and passed unanimously. ISBA Day on the Hill Debrief Mr. Weber, as the Idaho School Board Association representative, reported that in the past 24 hours six new pieces of legislation have come through dealing with public education. ISBA supports Senate Bill 1288 which would allow schools to petition for funds to care for students with high needs. Senate Bill 1339 would change the district Continuous Improvement Plan to a Strategic Plan. Under this bill, a four-year strategic plan with additional information would be required but could possibly open the door to state interference. House Bill 710 sought to mandate a post Labor Day start day for all schools in the state. The committee voted to hold the bill—effectively killing it for the session. Board members expressed gratitude for our local legislators and their support for public education. City Council Update City Councilman Eric Erickson reported on growth in the community. Burton Elementary Polished Concrete Bid Cracks in the concrete foundation have caused cracks in the tile resulting in tripping hazards and damage to floor equipment. Mr. Lords recommended that the tile be removed and the school go to a polished concrete surface. With greater visibility cracks could be addressed more quickly. The funds for this project would be covered by interest. Ms. Allen made a motion to accept the $52,000 bid for the polished concrete floors at Burton Elementary. Mr. Weber seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 4 Madison Junior High Polished Concrete Bid Bids were received for work on the floors at Madison Junior high. The first bid of $21,000 would be to polish only. The bid of $59,707 would cover repairing and polishing the floors. These funds would come from the existing bond. Mr. Egbert made a motion to accept the bid of $59,707 to repair and polish the floors at Madison Junior High. Ms. Allen seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Executive Session At 6:15 pm, pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(b), Mr. Weber moved that the Board go into Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Egbert, 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 – Y Ms. Allen – Y Mr. Egbert – Y Mr. Weber – Y Mr. Palmer – Excused At 6:25 pm, Ms. Allen moved that the Board adjourn Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Egbert and passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm. ___________________________________ _______________________________________ Clerk Board Chairman Classified New Employees for JANUARY 2026 Name ALLEN, BROOKLYN ELIZABETH ANDERSON, TATE BRYAN ANGELO, AARON TAYLOR BACKES, SAMANTHA MR BATES, LETAE BEUS, MADELYN ELAINE BOWMAN, MAKRENALA LYNN BUTTERFIELD, BRIA SHIRLEE CAMERON, AUTUMN CAMERON, CLAIRE RYAN CROOK, AMORY DAVIDSON, JANALEE DRANEY, CHACIE LENMA FARR, THOMAS JAMES FILLMORE, ANNE DOLORES GARCIA, LYLA ROSE GREEN, MACY CASSANDRA HAEBERLE, MARY MARGARITE HANSEN, GABRIEL CARTER HARDIN, MIRACLE AGAPE-MARIE HAWK, AMY JO ANN HAYES, EVELYN DAISY HEADRICK, TALIA JANE HINTON, CLAYTON MATTHEW HOLLINGSHEAD, CAMDEN MADDA JEPSEN, KYLIE JOHNSTON, EMILY KENNINGTON, IS4BELLA ANNA KIRKPATRICK, NEAL KNUDSEN, KENYA EVE KUGATH, SERENA LOUISE KUGATH, STEVEN D LAWRENCE, KAYLA DONNA LIKES, ADDISON JANE MALAN, ALEXIS ANNE MAUGHAN, TAYLA M MCKEEHAN, ALYSS.4 PARKER MITCHELL, CASEY WARREN MOORE, TAYLER EILEEN MORALES, SAMANTHA JACQUELINE MORTON, MADISON MAIA MOURE, VICTORIA ASHLEY NEVILLE, SADIE ORME, KYANN EMILY MILLER PARKINSON, DALLIN PETERSON, KYLEN DARYL ROBB, ADDISON MAKEE ROZESKI, MAADELINE L Position Tithe PARA VIB SUBSTITUTE PARA VIB SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTE TRANSPORTATION SUBSTITUTE SCANNING FOR BUSINESS DEPT SUBSTITUTE NON PAID INTERN PARA VIB NON PAID INTERN NON PAID INTERN SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE TICKET/GAME/HELPER FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE TICKET/GAME/HELPER PARA Bl TECH TRANSPORTATION SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE PARA Bl PRO NON PAID INTERN NON PAID INTERN PARA MEDICAID AIDE NON INSTRUCTIONAL PARA Bl TECH SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE TICKET/GAME/HELPER PARA MEDICAID SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE PARA MEDICA PARA MEDICA SUBSTITUTE PARA MEDICAID AIDE NON INSTRUCTIONAL PARA MEDICAID NON PAID INTERN TICKET/GAME/HELPER NON PAID INTERN PARA VIB FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTE mM Oo Building ADAMS ELEMENTARY SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEQUS BURTON ELEMENTARY SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS FOOD SERVICE TRANSPORTATION GEN - MADISON EDUCATION CENTER SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEQUS MADISON CARES MADISON JUNIOR MADISON CARES MADISON CARES SUBSTITUTES & M SUBSTITUTES & M MADISON HIGH SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTES & M SUBSTITUTES & M SUBSTITUTES & M HIGH SCELLANEOUS SCELLANEOUS SCELLANEOUS SCELLANEOUS SCELLANEOUS MADISON HIGH SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOO FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTES & M D EDUCATION CENT TRANSPORTATION SCELLANEOUS MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL MADISON CARES MADISON CARES EARLY CHILDHOO D EDUCATION CENT HIBBARD ELEMENTARY BURTON ELEMENTARY SUBSTITUTES & M SUBSTITUTES & M MADISON HIGH SCHOOL EARLY CHILDHOO SUBSTITUTES & M SUBSTITUTES & M EARLY CHILDHOO SUBSTITUTES & M EARLY CHILDHOO EARLY CHILDHOO MADISON CARES SCELLANEOUS SCELLANEQUS D EDUCATION CENT SCELLANEOUS SCELLANEOUS D EDUCATION CENT BURTON ELEMENTARY SCELLANEQUS D EDUCATION CENT ADAMS ELEMENTARY D EDUCATION CENT MADISON HIGH SCHOOL MADISON HIGH SCHOOL BURTON ELEMENTARY FOOD SERVICE SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS SCHNEPF, FAITH LAUREN SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS SILVESTRO, SADIE NON PAID INTERN MADISON CARES SMITH, JAXON DAVID PARA VIB MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL SMITH, TYLYN HOPE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS SNELGROVE, MARVANNA JOSEPHINE TICKET//GAME/HELPER MADISON HIGH SCHOOL SNELL, ALISHA RENAE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS STARK, KYLA LEA SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS TAYLOR, JEFFERY SCOTT CUSTODIAN MADISON HIGH SCHOOL TAYLOR, TIM L SCANNING FOR BUSINESS DEPT GEN - MADISON EDUCATION CENTER TEAMAN, HALLIE RUTH PARA TITLE 1 KENNEDY ELEMENTARY THOMPSON, KRISTI TICKET//GAME/ HELPER MADISON HIGH SCHOOL TILLEY, MCKYLA ANNE NON PAID INTERN MADISON CARES WARD, RYAN L MAINTENANCE GEN - MADISON EDUCATION CENTER WESTHOFF, BRYAN LESLIE CUSTODIAN MADISON JUNIOR HIGH WILLIMAN, VERONICA MARIE SUBSTITUTE SUBSTITUTES & MISCELLANEOUS WILSON, KATY LYNN TRANSPORTATION SUBSTITUTE TRANSPORTATION WILSON, MICHAEL CARL TRANSPORTATION MECHANIC TRANSPORTATION WRAY, REBEKAH LARUE PARA Bl TECH BURTON ELEMENTARY Classfied Transfers JANUARY 2026 Name Position Tithe Building Classified Resignations JANUARY 2026 Nanne Position Tithe Building BEARD, JUSTIN L TRANSPORTATION MECHANIC TRANSPORTATION HAMILTON, RAYMOND CODY TRANSPORTATION MECHANIC TRANSPORTATION PEREIRA, JOHN TIMOTHY CUSTODIAN MADISON HIGH SCHOOL WALKER, MAURISA PARA TITLE 1 KENNEDY ELEMENTARY Certificated New Hires JANUARY 2026 Name Position Tithe Building Certificated Transfers JANUARY 2026 Name Transferring From Transferring To Cenificated Non Rehires JANUARY 2026 Certificated Resignations JANUARY 2026 Name Position Tithe Building CHRISTENSEN, TARA D CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL