Andover Public Schools public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 9, 2024
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves $36,540 HVAC software deal and $30,450 score table purchase
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve consent agenda items, including financial reports, personnel changes, donations, and several contracts. Notable approvals include a $36,540 technical services agreement for HVAC software and a $30,450 purchase of digital score tables for both high schools. The board also recognized the ACHS football team's state championship and six students named to the KMEA All-State Middle Level Choir.
- Approval of $36,540 Technical Services Agreement with Building Controls & Services for HVAC software subscription and support
- Approval of $30,450 purchase of four digital score tables from Daktronics for Andover Central HS and Andover HS
- Approval of A La Carte price increases effective January 6, 2025, due to food cost inflation
- Approval of Resolution 24-25-07 to adopt the regional Hazard Mitigation Plan for FEMA grant eligibility
- Donations: $1,500 from NIAR to ACHS Robotics, $750 anonymous donation to ACHS cross country
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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
Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
BoardDocs motion
60 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.1 Approval of the June 30, 2024 Audited Financial Report
5 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.2 Capital Outlay Plan 2024-25
5 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
Mon Nov 11, 2024
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves consent agenda including 2025-27 calendars and NRP
The Andover Board of Education met on November 11, 2024, and approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as meeting minutes, financial reports, warrants, personnel changes, donations, and out-of-state travel. The board also approved the 2025-26 and 2026-27 district calendars, a change in bank signer for Andover Central High School, and participation in the City of Andover's Neighborhood Revitalization Plan. The meeting opened with recognition of the girls tennis team's state championship and a student's Character Champion award.
- Approved 2025-26 and 2026-27 district calendars (173 instructional days, 187 contract days for licensed staff)
- Approved participation in City of Andover's 2025-2027 Neighborhood Revitalization Plan (property tax rebates up to 95% for remodels)
- Approved event worker hourly rate increase from $10.00 to $15.00/hour
- Approved $500 donation to Andover High School girls swim team
- Approved out-of-state travel for Lachenmayr and Flory
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
7 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
77 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.1 Approval of District Banking Services
7 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Oct 14, 2024
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to approve consent agenda with bond-funded projects and health insurance MOU
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes routine items like minutes, financial reports, and personnel changes, as well as notable actions such as approving two bond-funded projects and a memorandum of understanding to increase district health insurance contributions. The board will also hear a report on the mentoring program and recognize students and staff achievements.
- Approve $7,426.66 quote from George Lay Signs for AMS building signage
- Approve $21,295.00 quote from BCS for RME fresh air/humidity controls
- Approve MOU with Andover Education Association for increased health insurance contributions ($20-$70/month)
- Accept donations: $5,863 from Murfin, Inc. for sewing machines and $500 from Norman & Elizabeth Williams for Trojan Night
- Approve disposal of old milk cooler, merchandiser, and brine tanks
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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
Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
54 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Sep 9, 2024
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 6:00 p.m.
Board to interview finalist for District 1 seat
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct a question and answer session with the finalist for the District 1 board seat. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda and adjournment, with no other substantive items.
- Question and answer session with finalist for District 1 board seat
- Agenda approval (action item)
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.01 Agenda Approval
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Sep 9, 2024
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves $23,831 door replacement and bond-funded school repairs
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve consent agenda items, including financial reports, personnel changes, and facility projects. Key actions include replacing vocational shop doors for $23,831 and using temporary bond funds for LED lighting and playground repairs at elementary schools. The agenda is largely routine administrative approvals.
- Vocational shop door replacement: $23,831 to Hollow Metal Door Company
- LED fixtures for elementary cafeterias/libraries: $17,122.52 from Batteries Plus
- Sunflower Elementary playground concrete repairs: $4,975 to Calvin Opp Concrete
- Sunflower Elementary playground fencing: $19,981 to American Fence
- Approval of financial report, warrants, personnel report, and early graduation requests
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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
66 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 · 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
6.1 Health Insurance Renewal Update & Recommendation to Increase District Contributions for 2025 Plan Year
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
6.2 Board of Education Appointment- District 1 Seat
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Wed Aug 28, 2024
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Andover school board approves 2024-25 budget with 65.456 mills
The Andover Board of Education held a special meeting to hold a revenue neutral rate hearing and a budget hearing, then voted to adopt the 2024-25 budget. The board approved a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate and adopted a budget with a total mill levy of 65.456 mills, a decrease of 0.599 mills from last year. The budget includes a Local Option Budget at 33% and was approved unanimously.
- Approved resolution 24-25-06 to exceed the revenue neutral rate
- Adopted 2024-25 budget with total mill levy of 65.456 mills (down 0.599 mills)
- Budget includes Local Option Budget at 33% (resolution 24-25-07)
- Public hearings held for revenue neutral rate and budget
- Budget certification due to state by Sept 20 and county by Oct 1
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.2 Approval of Resolution 24-25-06 Authorization to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
4.1 Agenda Approval
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
5.1 Adoption of 2024-25 Budget
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Aug 12, 2024
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves consent agenda with meal price hikes, safety software, and policy updates
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals. The board voted to approve the consent agenda as presented, which includes items such as meeting minutes, warrants, personnel report, donations, calendar changes, bank signer updates, meal pricing increases, a safety software purchase, policy revisions, and an education services agreement.
- Approved $28,490 purchase of Raptor Emergency Management Suite, 50% funded by Safe Schools Grant
- Approved meal price increases: student breakfast $2.10 (up $0.15), adult breakfast $2.95 (up $0.05), adult meal $4.90 (up $0.10)
- Approved revised 2024-25 district calendar moving graduation dates to May 15 (eCademy) and May 18 (ACHS & AHS)
- Approved policy revisions including new cardiac emergency plan, opioid antagonist administration, and nonresident enrollment changes
- Approved $994 donation from KDHE to Sunflower Elementary for picnic tables
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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
60 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 · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
6.1 Temporary Bond Projects
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
6.2 2024-25 District Goals and Initiatives
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.1 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
8.2 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
8.3 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
Mon Jul 8, 2024
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board reorganizes, approves consent agenda with financial reports and resolutions
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on July 8, 2024, to reorganize for the 2024-25 school year and approve a consent agenda. The board appointed officers, including Jennifer Seymour as President and Josh Wells as Vice-President. The consent agenda included approval of the June 10 minutes, financial reports, warrants, personnel report, and several resolutions.
- Appointed Jennifer Seymour as President, Josh Wells as Vice-President, Jamie Bohannon as Clerk, Terry Rombeck as Assistant Clerk, and Sherame Kneisel as Treasurer for 2024-25
- Approved financial report for period ending June 30, 2024, including $150,000 transfer from general fund to contingency reserve for Prairie Creek Elementary repairs
- Approved warrants for period ending June 30, 2024, including payroll liabilities for July and August certified staff
- Approved personnel report for July 8, 2024, tracking hires, terminations, resignations, retirements, and transfers
- Adopted resolutions 24-25-01 through 24-25-05, including meeting dates, fixed asset accounting waiver, depository institutions, early payment of bills, and 1,116 hour resolution
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.1 Budget Revenue Neutral Rate (RNR) Authorization - Proposed Budget for 2024-25
4 yea · 1 nay
Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson nay
The other 11 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Jun 10, 2024
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to approve $30,943.50 eCademy Chromebook purchase and year-end budget actions
The Andover Board of Education will vote on consent items including a $30,943.50 purchase of 75 Chromebooks and Google licenses for eCademy, year-end closing authorizations, and disposal of obsolete assets. They will also hear reports on the 2023-24 budget and 2024-25 projections, and a data dashboard. The meeting includes recognition of staff and a resignation.
- Approve $30,943.50 purchase of 75 Chromebooks and 75 Google licenses for eCademy from Dell under state contract
- Authorize year-end closing including transfers up to $150,000 to contingency reserve for Prairie Creek projects
- Approve disposal of obsolete tech equipment, outdated curriculum materials, and financial records
- Accept donations: $1,000 to AHS Band Program and $2,000 to ACHS softball program
- Approve out-of-state travel for Terry Rombeck
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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
Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
45 yea
Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
7.1 Approval of 2024-25 Property, Casualty, Liability and Worker's Compensation Insurance
5 yea
Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
7.2 Temporary Bond Projects
5 yea
Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
9.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
5 yea
Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
9.2 Motion to Enter Executive Session
5 yea
Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon May 13, 2024
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to consider $375K budget amendment for career education fund
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing and consider approving a proposed budget amendment for the 2023-2024 school year. The amendment increases the Career and Postsecondary Education Fund ceiling by $375,000 to comply with expenditure reporting, without affecting the total budget or mill levies. The board will also vote on a consent agenda covering financial reports, personnel, fees, and policy revisions.
- Budget amendment increases Career and Postsecondary Education Fund from $824,922 to $1,199,922
- 2024-25 fee schedule includes new $10 Anatomy class fee and $3 PE locker fee
- Donations include $22,000 from AHS Booster Club and $2,764.54 in tools from Scholfield Honda and Don Hattan Dealerships
- Policy revisions include new policies on pregnant/nursing employees and student medication misuse
- Board scholarships of $1,000 each awarded to Collin Sheeran and Alexis Sanford
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
8.3 Instructional Materials Recommendation for Elementary English Language Arts (ELA)
5 yea · 1 nay
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jill Hodge nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Apr 8, 2024
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Andover school board approves consent agenda including KASB dues and OPAA food contract
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve routine consent items, including financial reports, personnel changes, donations, out-of-state travel, asset disposal, and contract renewals. The agenda also includes public comments and recognition of student achievements.
- Approval of KASB membership renewal and legal fund totaling $17,213.53
- Approval of 2024-25 addendum to OPAA Food Service Management contract
- Approval of donations including $5,000 from AHS Booster Club and $1,000 from ICTEETH, LLC for after-prom party
- Approval of disposal of assets including ACHS stage curtains and scoreboard, and sale of ACMS basketball jerseys for $20 each
- Approval of out-of-state travel for ACHS Robotics, AMS Band, and ACHS ProStart
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
8.3 2023-24 Calendar Amendment for May 22 (Elementary only)
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 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Mar 4, 2024
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves $53K in gym floor maintenance contracts
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approval of financial reports, warrants, personnel changes, donations, an audit engagement, and contracts for gym floor maintenance. The board also hears reports on elementary ELA instructional materials and recognizes student and staff achievements.
- Approved $28,900 CPA audit engagement with BFR CPA, LLC for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024
- Approved $29,969.85 contract with 4 State Maintenance for gym floor recoating at multiple schools
- Approved $23,150.00 contract with Kansas Gym Floors for sanding and refinishing at ACHS
- Accepted donations: $1,054.08 from Kansas income tax donations, $500 from Gerald & Sheryl Hudson, $500 from Campus Credit Union
- Approved out-of-state travel for Fetters and ACMS Band
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🗳️ How they voted (6 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
BoardDocs motion
48 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.1 2023-24 Agreement with AEA
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.2 Items Related to the Additional Bond Allocation
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.3 Middle School Mathematics Instructional Materials Recommendation
6 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
10.1 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 Feb 12, 2024
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to discuss $150K middle school math materials adoption
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with routine consent items and two discussion items on instructional materials. The board will discuss recommendations for middle school mathematics (Math & YOU, estimated $150,000) and elementary English Language Arts materials, with action expected at a future meeting. Consent items include financial reports, personnel, donations, and contracts.
- Discussion of middle school math materials Math & YOU, estimated $150,000 from textbook fund
- Discussion of elementary English Language Arts instructional materials
- Approval of $50,744.25 Cisco SMARTnet licensing renewal from ConvergeOne
- Approval of $29,000 total for baseball and softball scoreboard installation at ACHS by Shelley Electric
- Donations totaling $9,930 from various organizations
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🗳️ How they voted (4 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
56 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
8.1 Temporary Bond Projects
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 2023-24 Compensation Increases for Classified and Administrative Staff
7 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Jan 29, 2024
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to discuss eCademy model, open enrollment, then enter closed session
The Andover Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a work session to discuss the eCademy instructional model, funding, staffing, and facility, including a building tour. They will also discuss the implementation of nonresident student enrollment legislation, with no action taken. The board will then enter executive session to discuss the district's negotiating position under Kansas law.
- Discussion of eCademy instructional models, funding, staffing, and facility
- Discussion of nonresident student enrollment legislation implementation
- Executive session for employer-employee negotiations
- Agenda approval motion carried unanimously
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
6 yea
Andrew Chaney yea · Susan DeVaughn yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Jan 8, 2024
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves consent agenda including new graduation requirements for Class of 2028
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education met on January 8, 2024, and approved a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, financial reports, warrants, personnel, donations, and asset disposal. The board also approved 2024-2025 enrollment guides, which include new Kansas graduation requirements for the Class of 2028, and a resolution to keep officer elections and meeting dates in July. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy debates or public hearings.
- Approved 2024-2025 enrollment guides with new graduation requirements for Class of 2028, including financial literacy, post-secondary assets, and FAFSA recommendation
- Approved donations totaling $7,880, including $5,000 from Brad & Chrissy Williams and B-R-C Bearing Co. for vocal music programs
- Approved disposal of 49 2-way radios, an air lift bumper jack, and a Hobart commercial floor mixer
- Approved Resolution 23-24-08 to extend board officer terms and regular meeting dates to July 2024
- Approved out-of-state travel request for Link Training 2024
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🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7.2 Temporary Bond Project
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
9.1 2023-2024 Device Refresh
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
9.2 2023-24 Calendar Change & Proposed 2024-25 Calendar
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
9.3 Early Learning Recommendation for 2024-2025
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.