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The consent agenda motion covering business by consent explicitly referenced the payment amount of $13,677,077.77. Separately, the board considered board policy updates on final read and approved them by a recorded vote with a 6‑0 result. These routine consent actions were taken without extended public discussion during the meeting’s consent items and policy section.

Outcome: Consent agenda (including payment of bills $13,677,077.77) approved and policy updates adopted (6‑0).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Meeting: September 2, 2025 ","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved payment of bills totaling $13,677,077.77 and adopted final‑read updates to multiple board policies; motions passed unanimously, 6‑0.","taxTitle","Auburn Washburn, School Boards, Kansas","taxId",38739,"location","Kansas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6130034,"Board approves comprehensive needs assessment and KESA plans for 2025‑26",29,2528000,2557000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5741176-a1df78b15c95160a63c4dee3af8bcc00&start=2528&end=2557","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5741176-a1df78b15c95160a63c4dee3af8bcc00/thumbnail_2528000.jpg","/articles/6130034/Kansas/Board-approves-comprehensive-needs-assessment-and-KESA-plans-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6130034-cf6ee33345f39e7153ccfd789ae3158c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200286&Signature=D2wDEgwnyffwzvvDAHM~-c~lCF9UM~PosM0B60SMD9b5I4~~agpLeCom-zqmbc8AgMlJYcJPWq1D6h9DyHQVai9nQY4Zd4wXqjptPCSEqNh8msjvOgV2COo29q0jN6T4OvjArUoYf~JXxlWq-a4LeS0RAufEck0xTyiGYc~HmU5sNkd7mM3y4ScHmeWk-uMDGWP3zMze02Yqm37ed-fTaEiR4RLGfPIUbQpUfiFYLlnRrKGcKAbN8ifrjTw6mFy-IpJE0AQSxvOfZybVrENGGCS4dg3anTkdM~fuHwkTzfSzhocaFyWU3Q-OG703xJhIJARNYGrbV3DzTig5VoFATg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Auburn‑Washburn USD 437 Board on Sept. 2 approved the district’s comprehensive needs assessment and associated KESA (Kansas Education Systems Accreditation) plans for 2025‑26 by a 6‑0 vote.

Board members heard earlier updates from Dr. DeSoto at prior meetings; Dr. DeSoto was not present at the Sept. 2 meeting but had asked the board to approve the plans. A board member moved and the board approved the comprehensive needs plan and KESA plans as presented. The vote was recorded as unanimous among members present; one board member was absent.

Outcome: Motion to approve comprehensive needs assessment and KESA plans adopted (6‑0). The motion authorizes the district to proceed with implementation and any reporting tied to KESA requirements.

Evidence: Motion and roll call recorded in the meeting minutes.","Board voted 6‑0 to approve the district’s comprehensive needs assessment and Kansas Education Systems Accreditation (KESA) plans; Dr. DeSoto provided prior updates but was not present for the vote.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6130038,"District staff propose extended‑fiction novel for 8th grade; instructional materials quote $2,594.75",190,2200000,2390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5741176-a1df78b15c95160a63c4dee3af8bcc00&start=2200&end=2390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5741176-a1df78b15c95160a63c4dee3af8bcc00/thumbnail_2200000.jpg","/articles/6130038/Kansas/District-staff-propose-extendedfiction-novel-for-8th-grade-instructional-materials-quote-259475","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6130038-40a7ac77fc93f446d20a292ef137455f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200286&Signature=V95YmJE6rZfuHkpSHtV~BPK799Hl7cybGvc4jG~kDi-EqvWoUmXzERbiao0DkFRCnxO~Xe10JqA78~wgLGTb3vBjpwctgslYaRC8r7KCMIYZp4ZFnO0FJ-aGoBIRKBrbGaaqXfjEyYYv6PXdYl1308Xcg3OQuYqqB3gVZwffoFtQ7iCtBJzaopLtkJmR341Gu9E5kD6M6uv0cub9MWrKJcAKrqYdLyx~Msx5rLEAh3m666aF~gfNHr4N~4W2s9PPqF6FLT4yE7nyKTjP-4nEBUc4CIzvZIvNxwlz3NNH4GBiX9f3GWemedPOEyWBxOIvhpxgZHYSsEXucLXDQIWlhA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District curriculum staff presented a request to the Auburn‑Washburn USD 437 board on Sept. 2 to add an extended‑length fiction text for 8th grade English Language Arts that aligns with the district’s My Perspectives curriculum and Kansas state standards. The proposal was presented for board review; the staff provided a formal extended‑text proposal document and a quote for instructional materials totaling $2,594.75.

Staff said the district split its 46‑minute 8th grade ELA class into two 42‑minute courses (literacy and composition) last year and that the extended text would be used across both courses to deepen reading and writing skills. The presenter described the title as age‑appropriate, tied to the current My Perspectives resource, and useful for building engagement, empathy and critical thinking. The presenter also said the selection process included teacher review of meaning, structure, language and students’ readiness to engage with the text.

Board members asked clarifying questions about how the text would be used across both the literacy and composition classes. The presenter confirmed the text would have curricular connections in both classes. No vote or final adoption was recorded at the meeting; the item was presented for review and to solicit questions.

Key details: staff provided an extended‑text selection rubric, cited alignment to district curriculum and Kansas state standards, and submitted an instructional materials quote of $2,594.75.","Staff requested board review of an extended‑length fiction text aligned to the My Perspectives curriculum for 8th grade literacy and composition classes, describing curricular alignment, standards connections and a materials quote of $2,594.75; no final board action was recorded at the meeting.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6130043,"Board approves administrator contract adjustment after executive session",2126,2713000,4839000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5741176-a1df78b15c95160a63c4dee3af8bcc00&start=2713&end=4839","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5741176-a1df78b15c95160a63c4dee3af8bcc00/thumbnail_2713000.jpg","/articles/6130043/Kansas/Board-approves-administrator-contract-adjustment-after-executive-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6130043-4fe3d20ec394ff99b4a43e4c0b42f60e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200286&Signature=eb4Ukat-k9Fm8Oiex3aQ~wDwx-UxlKljiSqmI-EKas6zq0CUz2pJysLZQfHBip0zMimq64irsllh-X8CFCxZSjmaIc-DzJ56TOewP~fI1GfveMoZWTDBuPNnQDQKZhxBB0YoMCSYYPHruYjE39VcOXoimVR6TfvhqClL6h43q0pQurknoPzeKHWIZkzlxvAe1Pe8UKIVLT1-0LAAz28LhiH2SNQevdOLSb~OjikPwyqqPO2aTWZSfDv0zRX90f-Yyd0BQv9xL1XiADAa5QxphmXZ6eJENcIUCZL-aKG75Rbrc03pU2ROfJsdsYr41~-c171wxLaIERv-YcCbOKvkqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Following a 35‑minute executive session during the Sept. 2 meeting, the Auburn‑Washburn USD 437 Board of Education returned to open session and approved an adjustment to an administrator’s contract by a 6‑0 vote.

The board’s executive session notice (read publicly before going into closed session) said the board would discuss matters related to students, nonelected personnel, budget and employer‑employee negotiations. The motion that followed open session stated simply: “The Board of Education approves the adjustment to the administrator's contract as discussed in executive session.” The motion passed unanimously among the six members present; one member, Michael White, was absent.

The board did not disclose particulars of the contract adjustment in open session. Board action to approve the adjustment was limited to the single public motion and vote recorded in the minutes.

Outcome: Motion to approve the administrator contract adjustment adopted (6‑0). Any operational or staffing changes tied to that adjustment were not described in the public record during the open session.

Evidence: The motion and the vote were recorded immediately after the board reconvened from executive session.","After a 35‑minute executive session that covered personnel and related topics, the board voted 6‑0 to approve an adjustment to an administrator’s contract as discussed in executive session.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6130050,"Auburn‑Washburn holds revenue neutral rate hearing, board approves procedural resolution; final levy to be set later",909,522000,1431000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5741176-a1df78b15c95160a63c4dee3af8bcc00&start=522&end=1431","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5741176-a1df78b15c95160a63c4dee3af8bcc00/thumbnail_522000.jpg","/articles/6130050/Kansas/AuburnWashburn-holds-revenue-neutral-rate-hearing-board-approves-procedural-resolution-final-levy-to-be-set-later","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6130050-556ea37d05b62ca4132a55f8dd6cec8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200286&Signature=BGsnL-qy6Ti3icpGAii6~7wbBSrbfJWSJY6oLoD0oi3qz8CG8QLM9pLnbKYXtjvdhJtS7V57kwF-mnx1S~xoOifVmzF0zNxWvGKVElAYL832ila3I2qCOGC1CyFuwGXd7psu0kq6LaMQKozJ1T6NmqV3vH~mftuYO49hTJ-Ckz980Wngga62d782QeVh34gnKtAa-pCGe-jK1TpuUZMZEiL~p5rA1NVgspw5McjNV0d-bjC4m2p1x6NgLoWD0f8Vse5R-iasOfMONmpndEquGRjjF7YXDkXH2Z8-Wy92rn70S~k0iibzR04030bRuhMjkQDZS6WommTwIcMxDlWtvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Auburn‑Washburn USD 437 Board of Education on Sept. 2 held a revenue neutral rate hearing on the proposed property tax levy for the 2025‑26 budget, heard public comments from district residents about tax burdens, and adopted a resolution under Kansas Statute KSA 79‑2988 as a procedural step in the budget process.

At the hearing district staff reviewed the district’s mill levy history, explaining the board had previously reduced the levy about 4.5 mills in the years before a bond election and later increased it by about 7.5 mills following bond sales — a net increase of roughly 3 mills from the low point. The presenter said the district had submitted an inflated revenue neutral rate to the county treasurer’s office earlier in the summer because budget details were not finalized, and that board direction is to build the 2025‑26 budget “by maintaining a flat mill levy rate.” The presenter added the district does not plan to use a cost‑of‑living cushion that had been included in the early filing.

Two residents addressed the board during public comment. “Our school district tax is nearly 4% of our income,” said Scott Beglin, a district resident, who described being on a fixed income and said recent tax increases have forced household spending cuts. “We have to choose sometimes every month what medications we might cut from our budget,” he told board members. Janet Reinhardt, another district resident, said she pays “over $9,000 in property taxes” and told the board many neighbors are concerned about rising costs; she urged the board to “please keep these costs under control.”

As required by the notice process in KSA 79‑2988, the board read a resolution stating the board had held a hearing and “finds it necessary to exceed the revenue neutral rate” and then conducted a roll‑call vote on that resolution. The roll call resulted in a unanimous procedural approval; the clerk recorded the vote as six yea, zero nay (one member, Michael White, was absent). The board chair clarified after the vote that this roll‑call step is part of the statutory process and is not the board’s final action to set the mill levy. The chair said the board intends to return at its next meeting with a proposed levy at the same number used for 2024‑25 and will seek to remove the temporary two‑tenths increase that appeared in the initial filing.

The district’s presentation also noted statutory allocations that commonly appear in levy schedules (for example, 20 mills for the general fund and 8 mills for capital outlay) and that some districts include a cost‑of‑living adjustment in their early filings; Auburn‑Washburn staff said they do not plan to tap that adjustment for 2025‑26. Board members and staff stated the vote taken at the hearing implements the statutory notification and hearing requirement under KSA 79‑2988 and does not itself fix the final mill levy for the budget year.

What happened next: The board later published the notice of public hearing for the fiscal year 2025‑26 budget and will consider the final mill levy and the budget adoption at a subsequent meeting.

Meeting evidence: the hearing began with the board chair calling to order the revenue neutral rate hearing and staff reviewing an 11‑year mill levy trend; public comment included the statements by Scott Beglin and Janet Reinhardt; the board read the resolution referencing KSA 79‑2988 and conducted a roll‑call vote recorded as 6‑0 in favor.

Outcome: Procedural resolution under KSA 79‑2988 adopted (roll call yeas 6, nays 0); staff directed to present the final proposed mill levy and budget at the next meeting with intent to keep the levy flat compared with 2024‑25.","Board members heard staff history of mill‑levy changes, two residents urged restraint on tax increases, and the board passed a resolution under KSA 79‑2988 as a procedural step; district leaders said the final mill levy will be set at a later meeting and staff will work to keep the levy flat for 2025‑26.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves consent agenda including $13.68 million in payments and policy updates

Board approves comprehensive needs assessment and KESA plans for 2025‑26

District staff propose extended‑fiction novel for 8th grade; instructional materials quote $2,594.75

Board approves administrator contract adjustment after executive session

Auburn‑Washburn holds revenue neutral rate hearing, board approves procedural resolution; final levy to be set later