Andover Public Schools public meetings in 2023
16 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 11, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves $56,810 scoreboard replacement and capital outlay plan
The Andover Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, covering routine approvals, reports, and discussions. The board approved the 2023-24 Capital Outlay plan, which includes replacing ACHS baseball and softball scoreboards for $56,810, with $42,000 from donations. They also discussed the 2024-25 enrollment guides, a recommendation to retire the five-year-old early learning program, and a proposed district calendar with evening parent-teacher conferences.
- Approved 2023-24 Capital Outlay plan including ACHS scoreboard replacement ($56,810 total, $42,000 donated)
- Discussed 2024-2025 enrollment guides with new Kansas graduation requirements for Class of 2028
- Recommended retiring five-year-old early learning program and expanding four-year-old program
- Proposed 2024-25 calendar with evening parent-teacher conferences and full Thanksgiving week off
- Approved consent agenda including financial report, warrants, personnel report, and $500 donation to Cottonwood Elementary
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.1 Capital Outlay Plan 2023-2024 & ACHS Scoreboard Purchase
6 yea · 1 nay
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Nov 16, 2023
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 11 a.m.
Andover school board holds closed legal sessions, no public action
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting that consisted solely of approving the agenda, entering five executive sessions to discuss legal matters with counsel, and adjourning. No public decisions or discussions occurred; all substantive business was conducted behind closed doors under the attorney-client privilege exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Entered executive session for legal matters with counsel (5 times)
- Executive sessions included Brett White, Tim Connell, and Sherame Kneisel
- Meeting adjourned without public action
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
5 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
3.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
5 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
3.2 Motion to Enter Executive Session
5 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
3.3 Motion to Enter Executive Session
5 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
3.4 Motion to Enter Executive Session
5 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
3.5 Motion to Enter Executive Session
5 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Nov 13, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves $147,740 tech upgrade at Prairie Creek Elementary
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education met on November 13, 2023, and approved several action items, including a $147,740 technology upgrade for Prairie Creek Elementary funded by congressional money, and $101,339 in bond-funded repairs for gym bleachers and irrigation systems. The board also discussed open enrollment policy changes, which will be voted on in December. Consent items, including financial reports and personnel changes, were approved.
- Approved $147,740 quote from KCAV for 36 ClearTouch interactive panels at Prairie Creek Elementary, funded by congressional award
- Approved $6,039 for AHS Gym A bleacher repairs and $95,300 for irrigation replacements at AMS Football and AHS Baseball/Softball fields
- Approved consent agenda including financial report, warrants, donations ($500 and $1,313.28), personnel report, bank signer change, and disposal of ACHS weight room equipment
- Discussed open enrollment policy (JBCC) with changes to be brought as action item on December 11
- Received budget update for 2023-24
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
49 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.1 Approval Prairie Creek Technology Upgrade - Congressional Funding
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.2 Items Related to the Additional Bond Allocation
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
10.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
6 yea · 1 not_present
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Susan DeVaughn not_present
10.2 Motion to Enter Executive Session
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
10.3 Motion to Enter Executive Session
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
10.4 Motion to Enter Executive Session
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Wed Nov 8, 2023
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board holds open enrollment hearing, enters executive session on negotiations
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on a proposed policy for enrolling nonresident students (JBCC), required by a 2022 state statute. No action was taken on the policy; it is scheduled for a vote at the December 11 board meeting. The board also approved four motions to enter executive session to discuss the latest proposal in the negotiations process, returning to open session at specified times.
- Public hearing on proposed policy JBCC for enrollment of nonresident students; no action taken
- Policy JBCC based on 2022 open enrollment statute; action scheduled for December 11 BOE meeting
- Notice published in Butler County Times Gazette on Oct 21 and Oct 28
- Four executive sessions to discuss negotiations, each including Brett White, Jeremy Boldra, Jill Lachenmayr, Sherame Kneisel
- Agenda approved unanimously by all seven board members
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
4.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
4.2 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
4.3 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
4.4 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Oct 9, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to approve consent agenda, policy updates, Cox fiber easement
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals, including financial reports, personnel changes, donations, and policy revisions. The board will also hear reports on the REWARDS reading program and the impact of technology on learning. Public comments will be accepted.
- Approve consent agenda including financial report, warrants, personnel report, and donations totaling over $36,000
- Approve fiber optics cable easement requested by Cox Communications along access road to maintenance building
- Approve board policy revisions including new policies on overnight accommodations and emergency opioid antagonists
- Approve 2023-2024 site councils for all schools
- Hear report on REWARDS reading program at Andover Central High School
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
54 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.1 Mechanical Systems Technical Services Agreement with Building Controls & Services (BCS)
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.2 Items Related to the Additional Bond Allocation
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Wed Sep 27, 2023
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 7 p.m.
Board holds special meeting to discuss negotiations, enters executive session
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on September 27, 2023, primarily to discuss the latest proposal in the negotiations process. The board approved the agenda, heard a negotiations presentation, and then voted to enter executive session for negotiations discussion, returning to open meeting at 7:40 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Discussed negotiations with presentation attached (Negotiations 9-27-23.pdf, 2023-24 Negotiations Update 9-27-2023.pdf)
- Entered executive session to discuss latest proposal in negotiations, including specific staff members
- Executive session scheduled to return at 7:40 p.m.
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
4 yea
Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
4.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
4 yea
Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
Mon Sep 11, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to vote on exceeding revenue neutral rate for 2023-24 budget
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education will hold a revenue neutral rate hearing and a budget hearing for the 2023-2024 school year, followed by a vote on a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate. The board will also hear reports on instructional initiatives, health insurance options for 2024, and enrollment and staffing, and will consider consent items including contracts and donations.
- Resolution 23-24-06 to exceed the revenue neutral rate for 2023-24 budget
- ORION Education & Training Service Center contract for 2023-24, total cost $163,935.36 plus $709 per credit
- Donation of $667.50 from Andover Jr. Sports Association to AHS Football Program
- Health insurance update for 2024, including possible move to self-funded plan
- Approval of consent agenda including financial report, warrants, personnel report, and early graduation requests
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Approval of Resolution 23-24-06 Authorization to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate
5 yea · 1 nay
Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 14, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves $29,460 School Pass visitor management contract and $60,149 in bond-funded repairs
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education met on August 14, 2023, and approved a consent agenda that included routine items such as minutes, financial reports, warrants, personnel changes, and donations. The board also approved a $29,460 contract with School Pass for a visitor management system, funded partly by a Safe and Secure Schools Grant, and approved $60,149 in bond-funded expenditures for sidewalk repair, LED lighting, and parking lot light sensors.
- Approved $29,460 agreement with School Pass for Visitor Management+ subscription and hardware; annual subscription fee $13,920
- Approved $7,760 for sidewalk repair at Robert Martin Elementary (Encore Paving)
- Approved $18,200 for 325 LED flat panel light fixtures
- Approved $34,189 for replacing parking lot light nodes with photo eye sensors (ElectriCraft)
- Approved $1,000 donation from Don Hattan Dealership to AHS/ACHS Autos program
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
6 yea · 1 not_present
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Susan DeVaughn not_present
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77 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
6.1 Proposed 2023-24 District Goals
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Jul 31, 2023
Special Meeting of the Board of Education (Board Retreat) 9 a.m.
Andover school board holds retreat, enters executive session
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting as a summer retreat. The board approved the agenda and then entered an executive session to discuss personnel performance, with no action taken during the retreat itself. The meeting adjourned after the closed session.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Entered executive session to discuss personnel performance under KOMA
- Brett White asked to join executive session
- Board to return to open meeting at 4:35 p.m.
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
4.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
Mon Jul 10, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Andover school board reorganizes, approves routine financial and personnel items
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on July 10, 2023, primarily conducting organizational business for the 2023-24 school year. The board appointed officers, including Dr. Jennifer Seymour as President and Susan DeVaughn as Vice-President, and approved a consent agenda covering routine financial reports, warrants, personnel changes, and several standard resolutions. The meeting was largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Appointed Dr. Jennifer Seymour as President, Susan DeVaughn as Vice-President, Jamie Bohannon as Clerk, Terry Rombeck as Assistant Clerk, and Sherame Kneisel as Treasurer for 2023-24
- Approved financial report for period ending June 30, 2023, including a $65,566.14 transfer from general fund to contingency reserve
- Approved warrants (check register) for period ending June 30, 2023
- Approved personnel report for 2023-07-10
- Adopted resolutions 23-24-01 through 23-24-05 covering meeting dates, fixed asset accounting waiver, depository institutions, early payment of bills, and 1,116-hour school year
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🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
4.1 President
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
4.2 Vice-President
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
4.3 Clerk of the Board
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
4.4 Assistant Clerk
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
4.5 Treasurer
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
189 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
7.1 Approval of 2023-24 Property, Casualty, and Liability Insurance
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
7.2 Budget Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) Authorization - Proposed Budget for 2023-24
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
9.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
9.2 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
9.3 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Jun 12, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to hear public comment on K-12 at-risk budget amendment
The Andover Board of Education will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the 2022-23 K-12 at-risk fund budget, required to access increased state aid due to a larger-than-estimated at-risk weighting. The board will also consider consent items including year-end closing authorization, a naming rights agreement, and an SRO agreement. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes, financial reports, and personnel report.
- Public hearing on proposed budget amendment for K-12 at-risk fund for 2022-23
- Consent item: 2022-23 Year End Closing Authorization, including transfer to Contingency Reserve Fund up to $342,150
- Consent item: Facility Naming Rights with Credit Union of America, $50,000 over five years at District Office
- Consent item: School Resource Officer (SRO) Agreement with City of Andover for four officers in 2023-24
- Good News: Schaefer Architecture donated $25,000 for naming rights at Andover CAPS
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3.1 Agenda Approval
5 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
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55 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.1 Kalwall Skylight Panel Replacements
5 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.2 ACHS Baseball/Softball Complex Irrigation Replacement
5 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.3 Adoption of 2022-2023 Budget Amendment
5 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.4 Approval of 2023-24 Worker's Compensation Insurance
5 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.5 Annual District Wellness Policy Report
5 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
10.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
5 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
Mon May 8, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Andover Board approves technology bids and staff handbooks
The Board of Education approved several consent agenda items, including technology upgrades and personnel handbooks. The meeting also recognized various student and teacher achievements.
- Approved $53,035.48 for Cisco firewall equipment from ConvergeOne
- Approved $36,839.50 for annual SMARTnet licensing from ConvergeOne
- Approved 2023-24 staff handbooks for licensed, classified, substitute, and administrative personnel
- Awarded $1,000 scholarships each to Sidney Gehring (AHS) and Michael Olivary (ACHS)
- Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes and financial reports
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.5 Change for ESSER III Federal Funding Plan
6 yea · 1 nay
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 10, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Andover Board of Education approves student handbooks and KASB membership renewal
The Board of Education reviewed various district updates, including student achievements and financial reports. Key actions included approving the 2023-24 student handbooks and renewing KASB services for $17,198.81.
- Approved renewal of KASB dues and legal assistance totaling $17,198.81
- Approved 2023-24 student handbooks for multiple schools
- Approved retention of BFR CPA, LLC for audit services at a cost of $26,950
- Recognized $5,500 donation from Med Holdings for ACHS ProStart trip
- Recognized $500 award from Charlie's Car Wash for teacher Daniel Potucek
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
70 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
6.1 Bond Issuance Resolution for sales of Temporary General Obligation Notes
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
9.1 Instructional Materials Recommendation: High School Mathematics
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
9.2 Approval for Payment of Cornerstone 11th Addition Paving Improvement Assessment - City of Andover
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
9.3 2023 Mowing Contract
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
9.4 Pavement Maintenance
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Mar 6, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board considers $4 million in temporary notes and new high school math materials
The Board of Education reviewed student achievements, approved financial reports, and discussed upcoming changes to student handbooks. The Board also considered a resolution to authorize the issuance of up to $4 million in temporary general obligation notes.
- Resolution 22-23-08: Authorize temporary general obligation notes not to exceed $4,000,000 principal
- Proposed name change for 8th Grade Accelerated Math to 'Algebra I'
- $2,000 donation from Pheasants Forever Inc. to AHS Clay Target Club
- Review of proposed 2023-24 student handbooks for all school levels
- Recommendation of new instructional materials for high school mathematics
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
42 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.1 Resolution 22-23-08 to Authorize Issuance of Temporary General Obligation Notes
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.2 Transportation Services Contract - First Student, Inc.
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.3 Instructional Materials Recommendations: Modern World History and Middle School ELA
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
10.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
10.2 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Feb 13, 2023
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board discusses $4 million temporary bond issuance for facility maintenance
The Board of Education is reviewing a proposal to issue a temporary general obligation note not to exceed $4,000,000 to address current facility needs. The district also considered instructional material recommendations and a transportation contract recommendation.
- Proposal for a temporary general obligation note up to $4,000,000
- Recommendation to approve First Student as the transportation services partner starting July 1, 2023
- Naming rights agreement for the hall gathering area at Andover CAPS with SJCF
- Donation of 93 prom dresses from The Dress Gallery to CAPS
- Instructional material recommendations for Middle School ELA and High School HGSS
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
5 yea
Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
35 yea
Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea
8.1 Transportation Contract Recommendation: Request to Negotiate Contract
5 yea
Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea
8.2 ACHS & SES Dishwasher Replacements
5 yea
Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea
Fri Jan 27, 2023
Special Meeting of the Board of Education (Board Retreat) 12:30 p.m.
Andover Board of Education holds mid-year retreat
The Board of Education held a special mid-year retreat at the Center for Advanced Professional Studies. No formal actions were taken during the discussion portion of the meeting.
- Board entered executive session to discuss personnel performance
- Approval of the meeting agenda
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
4.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
4.2 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea