Board of Education Meeting: June 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM

The Auburn-Washburn USD 437 Board of Education meeting on June 1, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions and approvals. The board reviewed and approved instructional resource requests for specialized secondary science courses totaling approximately $38,182 and additional science lab materials for grades 6-12 costing about $59,578. They also approved the hiring of a choir teacher and an assistant volleyball coach for the high school to support growing programs. Policy updates related to device usage and social media communications were discussed in light of recent state legislation. The food service program was reviewed, noting recent price increases and strategies to avoid further meal price hikes despite a projected budget shortfall. The board approved the revised secondary science instructional materials request for $393,625.13. Several personnel and student attendance matters were addressed in executive session, with motions affirming appeal decisions and approving out-of-district student attendance requests for the 2026-2027 school year. Overall, the meeting focused on educational program support, curriculum resource procurement, staffing additions, and policy compliance with state mandates.