The Audubon School Board met Wednesday evening at the High School. During their session, they received the Audubon Education Association’s initial bargaining proposal, which, Superintendent Brett Gibbs said most people are probably wondering what the teachers were asking for, as far as a salary increase is concerned. He said they’re asking for a 3.58% total package increase. That would include any increase in insurance and an aging of the schedule. Some of the increase would be absorbed however, by IPERS increased costs. They also asked for a couple of contract language changes having to do with accumulation of personal days and sick leave days for immediate family.

A second public meeting will be held in the next couple of weeks, for the Board’s opening offer. The Audubon School Board also held a Public Hearing with regard to the FY 2019 School Calendar. The Board approved the Calendar, as proposed. Gibbs said it’s nearly identical to the calendar they’re using this year. 1^st semester will end after Christmas, and if there are no snow days, they should be done by May 21, 2019. The calendar will be on the District’s website within a couple of weeks.

And, the Board approved the resignation of 5^th Grade Teacher Lacey Degener. Degener and her husband have job opportunities in eastern Iowa, which will require her family to move. Gibbs said they hate to see her go after 5-years, but wishes them the “Best of Luck,” none-the-less. The Board also discussed, but took no action on an Early Retirement Policy for school administrators.