Members of the Audubon School District’s Board of Education, Monday night, approved a negotiated agreement with the Audubon Education Association. Superintendent Brett Gibbs told KJAN News the agreement covers contract language for the next two-years, and the financial aspect for the coming school year. The 2.66% increase was approved by the teachers last week, and by the Board Monday night. Gibbs said ordinarily, he hates the bargaining process, but the process here has been “Pretty painless.” The teachers and board, he said, have a good working relationship, one that is traditionally non-controversial.

The Audubon School Board also approved several new hires for teaching and coaching positions. Included among the new hires was Brandi Buetel as one of the district’s Special Education teachers and assistant high school volleyball coach. Kara Shanks will be a 2^nd grade teacher. Brooke Selvage will serve as a new Kindergarten teacher. Tyler Christensen, who was hired last month as a 4^th grade teacher, will also serve as one of the Assistant High School Football Coaches. Sean Birkes will be the Head Coach.

Two co-lead teachers were also hired for the District’s Summer Launch Program. They hired Jamie Christensen and Taylor Duvall will replace Jason Walter who requested the summer off to spend time with his family. More information about this year’s Summer Launch and Food Programs will be released in the coming weeks. Gibbs said they’re still looking for a Spanish Teacher for next year. In other business, Superintendent Gibbs said the Board set May 21^st at 6:30-p.m., as the date and time for a Public Hearing on an Amended Budget. The Budget session takes place prior to the start of the regular Audubon School Board meeting on that date.