Madison District #321 | minutes | meeting 2026-04-02 | Departments/Board of Trustees/Board Meeting Minutes/Board Minutes 2026/April 2, 2026 Minutes Board Visitation.pdf
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MINUTES OF BOARD VISITATION 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 321 
South Fork Elementary, 7163 S 2000 W, Rexburg, Idaho 
April 2, 2026 
 
Brian Pyper called the meeting to order at 9:03 am in the South Fork Elementary computer lab.  Those in 
attendance were Brian Pyper, Holly Allen, Justin Egbert, JC Weber, Joe Palmer, Superintendent Randy 
Lords and Business Manager Blake Snedaker. Others in attendance were Assistant Superintendent Travis 
Schwab, Principal Jarin Draney, and Board Clerk Deon Ward.  
Mrs. Bowden’s 3rd grade class sang the Star-Spangled Banner and Ella Harris led the Pledge of 
Allegiance. As there were no business items, the time was given to Mr. Draney to present his report on 
the school. 
South Fork Elementary currently has 288 students and 13 teachers. Mr. Draney praised the efforts of his 
teachers and staff as they’ve focused on improving reading/literacy levels in the school. Student scores 
show remarkable progress since the beginning of the school year. The 95% curriculum, weekly data 
meetings and professional learning communities have driven the success. 
Enrollment has remained fairly steady in the past few years and kindergarten projections for the 2026-
2027 school year show a small increase. Family-involved activities for the year include a walk-a-thon, 
cereal drive, art show, family literacy activity, and a 3rd/4th grade STEM event. Mr. Draney and his 
leadership team have streamlined programs and activities to encourage parent involvement in the PTO. 
Mr. Draney expressed his appreciation to Mr. Lords, Mr. Schwab and board members for their support. 
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 am and Board members were invited to visit classrooms. 
 
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Clerk                                                                                           Board Chairman