Andover Public Schools public meetings in 2020
9 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve consent items, hear reports on CAPS and reopening, and discuss the capital outlay plan and enrollment guides. Action items include approving a sidewalk easement with the City of Andover and approving change orders for demolition of the old district office and Trojan Stadium building.
- Approved $68,000 change order for demolition of old district office at 1432 N. Andover Rd., bringing total GMP to $110,000
- Approved $100,000 change order for demolition of Trojan Stadium Bakery/Visitor Seating Building, bringing total GMP to $142,000
- Approved sidewalk easement for USD #385 Meadowlark 2nd addition with City of Andover
- Approved donations including $1,000 Cox Charities grants to Robert Martin Elementary and Andover Central Middle School, and $750 from Walser Acura to Meadowlark Elementary
- Discussed 2020-21 Capital Outlay Plan and 2021-2022 enrollment guides for middle and high schools
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 4:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on November 3, 2020, to act on a recommendation from the Covid Assessment & Response Team. The board approved moving middle schools from on-site to a hybrid learning model starting November 9, due to the district entering the orange zone. No changes were made for elementary or high school models. The board also entered executive session and adjourned.
- Approved middle schools moving to hybrid model from Nov 9 to Dec 4 (motion carried 6-2, with Susan DeVaughn and Josh Wells voting nay)
- District moved from yellow to orange zone per Covid Assessment & Response Team
- Elementary remains on-site; high school remains hybrid
- Board entered executive session to discuss matters involving Brett White
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 7:30 a.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting and approved several action items, including a 3.9% compensation increase for staff, a raise in substitute teacher pay, and purchases for COVID-19 safety and remote learning. The board also approved the superintendent's contract and an agreement with the teachers' union. All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous.
- Approved 3.9% total compensation increase for Andover Education Association (AEA) for 2020-21
- Approved 3.9% compensation increases for eligible classified staff and administrators
- Increased substitute teacher daily rate from $95 to $100, effective Aug 1, 2020
- Approved up to 2.0 additional FTE teaching positions at Andover eCademy due to COVID-19 enrollment increase
- Approved COVID-19 supplies and equipment purchases totaling over $734,000, including iPads, Chromebooks, and Swivl kits
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a public budget hearing and then voted to adopt the 2020-21 budget, which includes a Local Option Budget of 33% and a total estimated mill levy of 67.632 mills. The board also approved the Roadmap to Reopening recommendations for the upcoming school year, which include safety measures and adjustments to activities. Several consent items and purchases were approved, including Chromebooks and MacBooks for specific programs.
- Adopted 2020-21 budget with total estimated mill levy of 67.632 mills
- Approved Roadmap to Reopening recommendations, including safety training, social distancing, temperature checks, and postponing live performing arts
- Approved purchase of 150 Chromebooks for eCademy from Dell for $38,821.50
- Approved purchase of 28 MacBooks for CAPS from Apple for $37,772.00
- Approved Cornerstone 10th Addition Paving Petition, with estimated district cost of $64,785
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Board of Education will meet to approve the consent agenda, which includes financial reports, personnel changes, and the purchase of 50 vape detectors for the high schools. The board will also consider the 2020-21 school resource officer agreement and staff handbooks. Public comments will be heard at the start of the meeting.
- Approval of $46,875 for 50 vape detectors for AHS and ACHS, funded by a state safety grant and capital outlay.
- Approval of the 2020-21 School Resource Officer Agreement with the City of Andover for four officers.
- Approval of 2020-21 handbooks for licensed, classified, substitute, and administrative personnel.
- Approval of year-end closing authorization for fiscal year 2020, including final bills and fund transfers.
- Approval of donations: $484 from Kansas income tax donations and $2,000 from USTA for tennis equipment.
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 8 a.m.
The May 28 meeting was rescheduled to May 29 due to technical issues with YouTube. The Board planned to approve the agenda, a personnel report, and discuss the upcoming June 15 retreat.
- Approval of Personnel Report 20-05-28
- Discussion regarding June 15, 2020, Board of Education retreat
- Motion to enter Executive Session under KOMA
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 5:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special virtual meeting to address COVID-19-related business. The board approved the district's Continuous Learning Plan application and a waiver of attendance requirements, as well as a resolution to continue wage payments to all employees during the pandemic. They also approved a contract with Durham Transportation to pay $9,584.64 per school day for 44 days to ensure bus staff receive full wages.
- Approved Continuous Learning Plan Application, KSDE Waiver of 2019-20 Attendance Requirements, & Assurances Document
- Approved Resolution 19-20-12 for wage payments during emergency school closings due to COVID-19
- Approved contract with Durham Transportation: $9,584.64 per school day x 44 days (March 23 to end of school year)
- Discussed district business continuity needs and COVID-19 Task Force recommendations
- Entered executive session under Kansas Open Meetings Act
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 5:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on March 23, 2020, to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved the district's Continuous Learning Plan, developed by the USD 385 COVID-19 Task Force, to ensure learning continues for all students. They also discussed district business continuity needs and entered executive session for matters under the Kansas Open Meetings Act.
- Approved the Andover Task Force Continuous Learning Plan as presented
- Discussed district business continuity needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Entered executive session for matters under the Kansas Open Meetings Act
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 10, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine approvals for minutes, financial reports, warrants, personnel, travel, donations, and contracts. The board will also hear good news about student and teacher achievements, including four students qualifying for the International Thespian Festival and several educators receiving state awards.
- Approval of 2020 landscape maintenance bids: Bid 1 to A Cut Above for $20,060, Bids 2 and 3 to K&K for $13,500 and $24,875
- Approval of Cisco virus/malware protection software renewal from ConvergeOne for $38,444.00
- Approval of FY 2020 audit engagement with Busby, Ford & Reimer LLC for $23,400
- Approval of middle school 1:1 Chromebook initiative, purchasing 225 devices for ACMS and 250 for AMS
- Approval of donations, including $2,000 from Hutton Construction for Prairie Creek Elementary Outdoor Living Space