The Auburn‑Washburn USD 437 Board of Education approved its consent agenda, including bills totaling $6,147,085.98, early in the meeting on a motion that passed unanimously, 7–0.

Later in the meeting the board voted to enter executive session at 7:18 p.m. for 15 minutes to discuss matters involving students, personnel and employer‑employee negotiations under statutory exceptions. The motion to enter executive session was seconded and approved 7–0.

After returning to open session, a board member moved that the board release a certified staff member discussed during executive session; the motion was seconded and approved 7–0. The board then moved to adjourn; the motion passed 7–0.

The board also received a brief superintendent‑search update noting the job posting and upcoming focus groups; district materials and a superintendent‑search page are available on the district website (usd437.net).