Madison District #321 | minutes | meeting 2026-09-03 | Departments/Board of Trustees/Board Meeting Minutes/Board Minutes 2026/Sept 3, 2026 Minutes Board Visitation.pdf
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MINUTES OF BOARD VISITATION 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 321 
Hibbard Elementary, 2335 N 3000 W, Rexburg, Idaho 
September 3, 2026 
 
Brian Pyper called the meeting to order at 9:12 am in the Hibbard Elementary library.  Those in 
attendance were Brian Pyper, JC Weber, Joe Palmer, Superintendent Randy Lords and Business Manager 
Blake Snedaker. Others in attendance were Assistant Superintendent Travis Schwab, Principal Bill Storm, 
and Board Clerk Deon Ward.  
Third grade student Truman Weber led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.  
Mr. Weber moved that the agenda be approved as written. Mr. Palmer seconded the motion which passed 
unanimously. The first item on the agenda was the ISBA Convention. Mr. Pyper, Mr. Weber and Mr. 
Palmer plan to attend. Superintendent Lords will reach out to Ms. Allen and Mr. Egbert. The 
Homecoming parade was also discussed and whether trustees would be available to participate. 
Hibbard Elementary currently has 286 students. Enrollment has decreased in the past few years, and 
Special Education numbers have declined. The current caseload includes 17 IEP’s and 27 speech IEP’s. 
The elementary will be well equipped to accommodate future growth.  
Hibbard staff led by example in focusing on kindness throughout the year with activities and events for 
students and families. Highlights of the 2025-2026 year include the Euromarket, Idaho History, Christmas 
caroling to community members, Stories Under the Stars literacy event, and Bingo Night. Mr. Storm 
spoke of the growth that comes to students, no matter their upbringing, when they are known and loved at 
school. 
Hibbard Elementary parents appreciate mid-day bussing for kindergarten students. Staff are currently 
piloting a new math intervention program and developing Professional Learning Communities. Mr. Storm 
expressed his appreciation to Mr. Lords, Mr. Schwab and board members for their support. 
The meeting was adjourned at 10:05 am and Board members were invited to visit classrooms. 
 
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Clerk                                                                                           Board Chairman