(Audubon) The Audubon School Board will vote on the proposed athletic sharing agreement with Extra-EHK tonight.
On July 7, Superintendent Trevor Miller and Exira-EHK Athletic Director Tom Petersen hosted an informational meeting on the proposal. On July 14, the Exira-EHK School approved the following recommendations.
Girls Athletics:
● Cross Country – Exira-EHK Host
● Basketball – Exira-EHK Host (previously approved)
● Softball – Exira-EHK Host
● Track & Field – Audubon/Exira-EHK (practices and competitions will utilize Audubon’s track
facilities)
Girls’ basketball had previously been approved for a four-year agreement. The remaining girls’ sports were approved to align with that same timeframe.
Boys Athletics
● Cross Country – Exira-EHK Host
● Junior High Football – Audubon Host
● Basketball – Audubon Host
● Track & Field – Audubon Host
● Baseball – Audubon Host
The boys’ athletic hosting agreements listed above were approved for a three-year term.
Continuing Current Agreements:
● Boys/Girls Wrestling
● Boys/Girls Tennis
Superintendent Trevor Miller emphasized that these discussions are strictly about athletics and activities. They do not involve whole-grade sharing, closing school buildings, or changes to academic programming. And Throughout this process, their focus has remained on one priority: doing what is best for our students and preserving quality athletic opportunities for years to come.
The Audubon School Board Meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., this evening. Those individuals wanting to speak at the Audubon Board meeting, please reach out to Carla Christensen or Trevor Miller by at 12:30 p.m. today. An informational meeting at 6:00 p.m. will be held before the board meeting for any questions or clarifications. Both will be in the conference room at the secondary building in Audubon.
If approved by both boards, the agreements will take effect beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
The following are the approved Athletic Hosting Recommendations by the Exira-EHK Board:
Girls Athletics
● Cross Country – Exira-EHK Host
● Basketball – Exira-EHK Host (previously approved)
● Softball – Exira-EHK Host
● Track & Field – Audubon/Exira-EHK (practices and competitions will utilize Audubon’s track
facilities)
Girls’ basketball had previously been approved for a four-year agreement. The remaining girls’ sports were approved to align with that same timeframe.
Boys Athletics
● Cross Country – Exira-EHK Host
● Junior High Football – Audubon Host
● Basketball – Audubon Host
● Track & Field – Audubon Host
● Baseball – Audubon Host
The boys’ athletic hosting agreements listed above were approved for a three-year term.
Continuing Current Agreements:
● Boys/Girls Wrestling
● Boys/Girls Tennis
Superintendent Trevor Miller emphasized that these discussions are strictly about athletics and activities. They do not involve whole-grade sharing, closing school buildings, or changes to academic programming. And throughout this process, their focus has remained on one priority: doing what is best for our students and preserving quality athletic opportunities for years to come.
The Audubon School Board Meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., this evening. Those individuals wanting to speak at the Audubon Board meeting, please reach out to Carla Christensen or Trevor Miller by at 12:30 p.m. today. An informational meeting at 6:00 p.m. will be held before the board meeting for any questions or clarifications. Both will be in the conference room at the secondary building in Audubon.
If approved by both boards, the agreements will take effect beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
