Board hears staff recommendation to keep KEB as auditor; later votes to enter executive session

District staff told the board that three firms ultimately submitted audit packets and that KEB, the district's current auditor, is being recommended to continue providing auditing services. Staff noted two of the bidders did not itemize a single-audit price and said that due to changes in audit thresholds for fiscal year 2026 the district likely will not require a single audit in that year. "At this time, the district is recommending KEB to continue with auditing services," staff said.

Board members asked clarifying questions about the bidders' prior MRH experience and the single-audit cost breakout; staff responded that FEW and MOJ lacked prior district experience while KEB had a larger school-audit portfolio.

At the end of the public session, the chair requested a motion to enter executive session. The motion was made and the meeting recorded affirmative confirmations (at least two named yes responses were recorded during the roll-call confirmation). The public portion of the meeting was recessed for the executive session; no further public votes or contract decisions were recorded in the transcript provided.