(KLZA)--The Auburn Board of Education approved a teaching contract for the next school year for Michael Parde to serve as an elementary teacher.

Board members also approved an Interlocal Contract for Enrichment Activities with the Southeast Nebraska Region Program for the 25-26 school year.

Lease agreements were approved with the Wellness Center and and the Auburn Christian Church.

Early graduation requests from Shane Hanley, Elijah Porter and Destiny Mendoza.

Auburn High School and Middle School Principal Scott Siegel reported to the Board the projections are for improvement in attendance over past years at both the Middle School and High School with chronic absenteeism rates projected to decrease.