Kansas / School Boards / Auburn Washburn
The Auburn‑Washburn USD 437 Board of Education approved consent‑agenda payments of $6,147,085.98, entered an executive session for student, personnel and negotiation matters, and subsequently approved release of a certified staff member; all recorded votes were 7–0.
Kansas / School Boards / Auburn Washburn
Student representatives and the Washburn Rural High School site council presented recommended revisions to the district electronic‑device policy, proposing a ban on phone use during instructional time with limited exceptions, progressive discipline for violations and a phased implementation next school year.
Kansas / School Boards / Auburn Washburn
The Auburn Washburn Board of Education approved a $2,232,991 guaranteed maximum price for Auburn Elementary construction, citing strong local subcontractor participation; the board also appointed Casey Johnson and approved the 2026–27 calendar and several curriculum items.
Kansas / School Boards / Auburn Washburn
The Auburn Washburn Board of Education agreed on an open superintendent search, reviewed candidate evaluation steps including a 'day in the district,' and set a timeline for posting, interviews and finalist events; the board approved the meeting agenda and adjournment by unanimous votes.
Kansas / School Boards / Auburn Washburn
At a first read, the board reviewed a draft 2026–27 school calendar that would move a PD day to Jan. 15 so the high school can host the Kansas State debate tournament; the board also approved the consent agenda, including payment of bills totaling $6,010,277.21, and placed the Wanamaker therapy dog candidate on consent.
Kansas / School Boards / Auburn Washburn
District curriculum staff presented first‑read proposals for Computer Coding II (semester), AP Cybersecurity (year long, PD cost ~$2,500), and Applied Math 6 (year long enrichment for sixth grade). Staff said no additional staff or course fees would be required.
Kansas / School Boards / Auburn Washburn
The Auburn‑Washburn Board of Education voted 4–0 to adopt the district's K–12 Mastery 10 English language arts standards as the official curriculum; the standards finalize a multi‑year, staff‑driven review.
Kansas / School Boards / Auburn Washburn
After interviewing three firms, the Auburn‑Washburn Board voted 4–0 to hire HYA to conduct the district's superintendent search; board members thanked all three interviewees.
Kansas / School Boards / Auburn Washburn
The board received a first read of the district’s K–12 Mastery 10 English language arts standards, a collaborative effort involving about 500 staff and supported by instructional bundles said to be roughly 750 in number; presenters stressed the standards prioritize (not replace) existing standards and aim to provide clarity and alignment for EC–12 classrooms.
Kansas / School Boards / Auburn Washburn
Jessica reported the Auburn Washburn Foundation distributed 58 classroom grants (totaling just over $50,000) and previewed American Education Week activities in November, noting a partnership with a newly named local business (spelled in the transcript as 'American Kalachi', spelling unconfirmed).