Andover Public Schools public meetings in 2022
17 substantive meetings from 2022, 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 met on November 14, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as meeting minutes, financial reports, warrants, personnel changes, donations, asset disposal, and a price increase for Propel drinks. The board also approved a COVID-19 leave MOU providing up to three additional days of leave for staff who test positive, funded by ESSER funds. The meeting opened with good news about state tennis championships and teacher award nominations.
- Approved increase of Propel drink price from $2.00 to $2.25 per bottle
- Approved disposal of surplus furniture, trailers, and outdated textbooks
- Approved 2022-23 COVID-19 Leave MOU with up to 3 extra days for staff
- Approved donations including $878 to AHS boys soccer and $1,000 to AMS football
- Approved personnel report and financial report for period ending October 31, 2022
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education met for a regular meeting on October 10, 2022. The board approved the consent agenda, which included financial reports, personnel changes, donations, out-of-state travel, asset disposal, an early graduation request, policy revisions, and a maintenance van purchase. The board also recognized four National Merit Semifinalists and heard public comments.
- Approved purchase of a 2021 GMC Savana 2500 Work Van for $44,899 plus $295 fee from Don Hattan Chevrolet
- Approved policy revisions including new overdose response policies (GARB, JGFGA) and enrollment changes per Senate Substitute HB 2567
- Approved donations: $500 from Charlie's Car Wash, $1,665 from Andover Junior Sports Association, and art supplies from anonymous donor
- Approved disposal of kiln, dishwashers, ranges, and broken desks
- Approved out-of-state travel for Blue Ribbon Conference
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Board of Education held a special meeting to interview finalists and fill the District at-large board seat. After several motions failed, the board voted to appoint Pierre Harter to the seat. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and adjournment.
- Appointed Pierre Harter to the Andover Board of Education, District at-large seat (motion carried 6-0).
- Motion to appoint Megan Kice to the at-large seat failed (2-4).
- Motions to advance Megan Kice, Jake Ashley, and Matt Neibling to final two candidates failed.
- Motion to advance Pierre Harter to final two candidates carried (4-2).
- Agenda approved unanimously.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education met on September 12, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as meeting minutes, financial reports, warrants, personnel changes, out-of-state travel, and policy revisions. The board also approved the renewal of the Gaggle student safety monitoring service for $22,900, expanding coverage to middle school students. The meeting included a public comment period and recognition of a teacher's Hall of Fame induction.
- Approved renewal of Gaggle Safety Management for students at $22,900 for one year, adding middle school coverage
- Approved consent agenda including financial report, warrants, and personnel report for period ending August 31, 2022
- Approved out-of-state travel requests for Mason and Koehn
- Approved revisions to multiple board policies, including those related to student privacy, truancy, and transportation
- Approved 2022-23 site council lists for all schools
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 4:40 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct a question-and-answer session with candidates for the vacated at-large board seat. The board will also approve the meeting agenda and adjourn. No other substantive business is listed.
- Question-and-answer session with candidates for the vacated at-large board seat
- Agenda approval (motion carried unanimously)
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Board of Education will hold public hearings on the revenue neutral rate and the proposed 2022-2023 budget, then vote on a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral tax rate and adopt the budget. The board will also hear a health insurance benefits update and consider consent items including a milk price increase and bank account authorization change.
- Resolution 22-23-06 to exceed revenue neutral tax rate for 2022-2023 budget
- Adoption of 2022-2023 budget with total mill levy of 67.208 mills, down 0.209 from prior year
- Food service a la carte milk price increase from $0.50 to $0.55 per carton
- Bank account authorization change for new Comptroller Elizabeth Poland
- Health insurance renewal with Blue Cross Blue Shield at 3.6% annual increase
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve the 2022-23 district goals and a consent agenda that includes meeting minutes, warrants, personnel report, out-of-state travel, governance procedures, and asset disposal. The board will also receive reports on project updates, new educator orientation, and the superintendent's report.
- Approval of 2022-23 District Goals
- Approval of warrants for period ending July 31, 2022
- Approval of personnel report for 2022-8-8
- Approval of out-of-state travel for AHS Band to Holiday Bowl
- Approval of disposal of old kiln at ACMS
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 1 p.m. (Board Retreat)
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is meeting for its annual board retreat at the District Office. Board members and district leadership will discuss district goals and related matters, but no action will be taken. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, agenda approval, and adjournment.
- Board retreat to discuss district goals with leadership team
- Agenda approved unanimously by all 7 board members
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on July 11, 2022, primarily to reorganize for the 2022-23 school year by electing officers and to approve a consent agenda of routine items. The board voted unanimously to appoint Jennifer Seymour as President, Susan DeVaughn as Vice-President, Jamie Bohannon as Clerk, Terry Rombeck as Assistant Clerk, and Sherame Kneisel as Treasurer. The consent agenda included approval of the June 13 meeting minutes, financial reports, warrants, personnel report, out-of-state travel, and several resolutions.
- Appointed Jennifer Seymour as President, Susan DeVaughn as Vice-President, Jamie Bohannon as Clerk, Terry Rombeck as Assistant Clerk, and Sherame Kneisel as Treasurer for 2022-23.
- Approved financial report for period ending June 30, 2022, including $349,666.90 in encumbrances to Hutton for HVAC and painting at Prairie Creek Elementary.
- Approved warrants (check register) for period ending June 30, 2022.
- Approved personnel report for 2022-23, including new hires, terminations, resignations, retirements, and transfers.
- Adopted resolutions 22-23-01 through 22-23-05 covering meeting dates, fixed asset accounting waiver, depository institutions, early payment of bills, and 1,116-hour school year.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Education approved authorization to pay year-end bills and complete fund transfers to close the 2021-22 fiscal year. The board also accepted a bid from Zayo for fiber installation at the new District Office.
- $39,995 bid acceptance for Zayo fiber installation at the new District Office
- Authorization to pay year-end bills and complete encumbrances for FY 2022
- Approval of 2022-23 School Resource Officer agreement with the City of Andover
- Disposal of six buses, ACMS athletic uniforms, and various school assets
- $1,000 donation from KU Endowment Association for the AHS drama department
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education met on May 9, 2022, and approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as meeting minutes, financial reports, personnel changes, donations, and policy updates. The board also recognized student achievements and awarded scholarships.
- Approved one-year athletic trainer contract with Mid-America Orthopedics for $20,000, covering ACHS athletics from Aug 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023
- Approved 2022-23 handbooks for licensed, classified, substitute, and administrative personnel
- Approved donations totaling $4,500, including $2,500 to ProStart Culinary program at ACHS
- Awarded three $1,000 scholarships to seniors Cara Brockmeyer, Makayla Allison, and Carly Parker
- Approved personnel report and out-of-state travel request
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve the agenda, hear public comments, and vote on consent items including the 2022-23 fee schedule, financial reports, personnel changes, and out-of-state travel. The board also recognizes student achievements in music, academics, and culinary arts.
- 2022-23 fee increases: Family Athletic Pass $200 (+$25), Transportation Fee $275 student (+$25) and $400 family (+$50), and $5 increases for Auto, Metals, Welding course fees
- Approval of financial report and warrants for period ending March 31, 2022
- Personnel report for 04-11-2022 tracking hires, terminations, resignations, retirements, and transfers
- Donation of $600 from Matthew Woolsey to AHS Theatre Program for drama supplies
- Out-of-state travel requests for ACHS Culinary, ACHS Band, and ACHS Hill & McNemee
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to discuss proposed 2022-23 student handbooks and fee changes, including increases to athletic passes and transportation fees. The board will also hear reports on bond project progress and summer school plans, and will consider consent items such as financial reports, personnel changes, and a technology purchase.
- Proposed 2022-23 fees: Family Athletic Pass increase to $200 (up $25), Transportation Fee for Students Within 2.5 Miles increase to $275 (up $25) and Family Fee to $400 (up $50)
- Capital Outlay Technology Equipment purchase for Robert Martin Elementary: $27,088.00 for seven interactive panels from KCAV
- Donations: $1,055 from State of Kansas income tax donations and $500 from Lodging IQ, Inc. to AHS FBLA
- Policy Revision JN for board scholarship application process changes
- Discussion of 2022-23 student handbooks for all schools, with approval expected in April
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Board of Education reviewed several consent items including financial reports, personnel updates, and district donations. Key decisions included renewing a landscape maintenance contract and accepting a bid for carpet replacement at AMS and ACMS.
- Approved $110,196 contract renewal with Getting It Done Enterprises for landscape maintenance
- Accepted $131,711 bid from Stuart & Associates Commercial Flooring for carpet replacement at AMS and ACMS
- Approved $25,500 engagement for BFR CPA, LLC to perform the 2022-23 fiscal year audit
- Recognized Madison Schmoll as a Kansas Horizon Award winner
- Recorded various donations including $2,150 for AHS band and drama programs
Special Meeting of the Board of Education (Board Retreat) 2 p.m.
This is a special meeting of the Andover Public Schools Board of Education, designated as a mid-year retreat. The agenda includes only opening items, agenda approval, and adjournment, with a discussion item for the retreat itself. No action is expected beyond routine approvals.
- Agenda approval motion carried unanimously
- Mid-year retreat discussion, no action to be taken
- Meeting held at Center for Advanced Professional Studies
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on January 17, 2022, to act on COVID-19 recommendations. The board voted to adopt current KDHE and local health department guidance for reduced isolation and quarantine periods, suspend contact tracing for school-based non-household close contacts, and authorize hiring up to 30 temporary substitute teachers or COVID Emergency Teaching Assistants. All actions passed unanimously.
- Adopted KDHE and local health guidance for reduced isolation and quarantine periods
- Suspended contact tracing for school-based non-household close contacts, effective immediately
- Authorized hiring up to 30 TEAL eligible temporary substitute teachers or COVID Emergency Teaching Assistants
- Approved the meeting agenda as presented
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals. The board approved the consent items as a block, including financial reports, personnel changes, and several policy-related items. Notable actions include approving a $29,439.80 ATV purchase and 2022-2023 enrollment guides.
- Approved purchase of Gravely Atlas JSV-3400 SD ATV for $29,439.80 from Kansas Golf and Turf, Inc.
- Approved 2022-2023 middle and high school enrollment guides for eCademy, ACMS, AHS, ACHS, and AMS.
- Approved Resolution 21-22-07 to extend board officer terms and regular meeting dates to July 2022.
- Approved financial report and warrants for period ending December 31, 2021.
- Approved personnel report for 01-10-2022.