Andover Public Schools public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Mon Dec 8, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to approve $70,802.80 FastBridge assessment contract for eCademy through 2030
The Andover Board of Education will vote on consent items including a multi-year FastBridge assessment contract for eCademy, speaker purchases, donations, and personnel changes. They will also discuss proposed 2026-2027 enrollment guide changes for middle and high schools and hear a report on a teacher's Fulbright trip to Peru.
- Approve $70,802.80 multi-year FastBridge assessment contract for eCademy through 2030
- Approve $43,052.80 purchase of 64 Wahsega IP speakers from capital outlay funds
- Accept donations including $10,000 from Heartland Coin Gallery and $5,000 Kansas Health Foundation grant
- Approve disposal of obsolete ACMS football uniforms and AHS marching band uniforms
- Discuss 2026-2027 middle and high school enrollment guide changes
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
4 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
BoardDocs motion
36 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.1 Capital Outlay Projects and Purchases
4 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.2 2025-2026 Device Refresh
4 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.3 Approval of the June 30, 2025 Audited Financial Report
4 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
10.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
4 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
11.1 Appeal Hearing Decision
4 yea
Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
Mon Nov 10, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to approve $29,069 baseball scoreboard funded by donations
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education will vote on the 2025-26 Capital Outlay plan and approve consent items including a $29,069 baseball scoreboard purchase funded by Booster Club donations. The board will also hear a data dashboard report on student achievement and accept several routine items like financial reports and personnel changes.
- Approve $29,069 baseball scoreboard from Daktronics, funded by $40,000 Booster Club donation
- Approve 2025-26 Capital Outlay plan
- Accept $500 donation from Charlie's Car Wash to Cottonwood Elementary
- Approve disposal of 6 metal file cabinets and miscellaneous classroom furniture
- Approve curriculum review recommendation for 'The Freedom Writers Diary'
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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 · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
50 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea
7.1 Approval - Capital Outlay Plan 2025-26
5 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea
9.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
5 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Oct 13, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to approve $70,730 HVAC controls at two elementary schools
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approving financial reports, personnel changes, donations, out-of-state travel, policy revisions, and a $70,730 project to add CO2 controls and variable speed drives at Wheatland and Prairie Creek elementary schools. The board will also discuss the proposed 2025-26 capital outlay plan. The meeting includes public comments and reports on district recognitions.
- Approve $70,730 for CO2 controls and variable speed drives at Wheatland and Prairie Creek elementary schools (funded by bond balance and capital outlay)
- Approve financial report and warrants for period ending September 30, 2025
- Approve personnel report for October 13, 2025
- Approve donations: $500 from Freddy's to ACHS Fall Musical, $500 anonymous to AHS Band
- Approve board policy revisions including new stock supply of emergency medication policy
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
5 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
45 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Sep 8, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to approve $25,190 Gaggle student safety contract renewal
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine approvals, such as minutes, financial reports, warrants, personnel, and policy revisions. Notable items include a $25,190 contract renewal for Gaggle student safety monitoring, a $3,000 utility easement agreement with Kansas Gas Service, and a $550 donation from Align Chiropractic.
- Approve $25,190 one-year renewal of Gaggle Safety Management for students, expanding to all middle school students
- Approve utility easement agreement with Kansas Gas Service at Prairie Creek Elementary for $3,000
- Approve consent agenda including financial report and warrants for period ending August 31, 2025
- Approve board policy revisions including new whistleblower policy (GAACB) and updates to enrollment, special education, and site council policies
- Accept $550 donation from Align Chiropractic, LLC to ACMS for cross country registration fees
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
5 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
55 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
5 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Wed Sep 3, 2025
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Andover school board approves 2025-26 budget, exceeds revenue neutral rate
The Andover Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct a revenue neutral rate hearing and a budget hearing for the 2025-26 school year. The board approved a resolution to exceed the revenue neutral rate and adopted the 2025-26 budget, which includes a total mill levy of 65.408 mills, the same as last year. The public had the opportunity to comment on the proposed budget during the hearings.
- Approved resolution 25-26-06 to exceed the revenue neutral rate (motion carried, 5-1)
- Adopted 2025-26 budget with total mill levy of 65.408 mills (General Fund 20.000, LOB 11.241, Capital Outlay 8.000, Bond & Interest 26.167)
- Budget includes Local Option Budget at 33% (resolution 25-26-07)
- 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 — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1.2 Approval of Resolution 25-26-06 Authorization to Exceed the Revenue Neutral Rate
5 yea · 1 nay
Jake Ashley yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Tim Brunson nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Mon Aug 11, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves consent agenda including meal fee increases and $28,784 ClassLink renewal
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals: minutes, warrants, personnel, travel, donations, policy revisions, a cardiac emergency response plan, software renewal, meal fee increases, and asset disposal. The board also recognized a student's state golf championship and heard public comments.
- Approved adult lunch price increase to $5.10 and breakfast to $3.15; student breakfast to $2.20
- Approved ClassLink renewal at $28,784.80
- Approved policy revisions including updates for HB 2134 and federal grant compliance
- Approved 2025-26 Cardiac Emergency Response Plan per KSA 72-6288
- Approved disposal of basketball jerseys and shorts from Andover Central Middle 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
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
60 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.2 Motion to Enter Executive Session
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Jul 14, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board appoints officers, approves consent agenda with $550K in transfers
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting to organize for the 2025-26 school year by appointing officers, and to approve a consent agenda that includes financial reports, personnel changes, donations, and several routine resolutions. The board will also hear public comments and recognize the ACHS E-Sports team's national championship win.
- Appointed Josh Wells as President, Jill Hodge as Vice-President, Jamie Bohannon as Clerk, Terry Rombeck as Assistant Clerk, Sherame Kneisel as Treasurer
- Approved financial report with $300,000 transfer from General Fund to Food Service Fund and $250,000 to Textbook Fund
- Approved warrants for period ending June 30, 2025, including July/August payroll liability checks
- Approved personnel report for July 14, 2025
- Accepted donations: $500 from Emporia State University Online and 100 dresses from Occasions by Dress Gallery
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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 2025-26
5 yea · 1 nay
Jake Ashley 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 Jun 9, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to approve $32,985 chiller coil replacement at eCademy
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education will vote on consent items including a $32,985 bid to replace leaking condenser coils on the York chiller at eCademy. The board will also approve year-end financial transfers, including up to $300,000 to the food service fund and up to $250,000 to the textbook fund, and authorize disposal of surplus assets. The agenda includes recognition of recent state championships in boys tennis, girls swim and dive, speech, and theater.
- Approve $32,985 bid from Central Consolidated for eCademy chiller coil replacement
- Authorize year-end transfers: up to $300,000 to food service fund, up to $250,000 to textbook fund
- Approve disposal of surplus items from CES and PCE, including desks, chairs, and electronics
- Approve personnel report and financial report for period ending May 31, 2025
- Accept $500 donation from Casey's General Store to Sunflower Elementary
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🗳️ How they voted (6 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
72 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
7.2 District Wellness
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
7.3 Approval of the Negotiated Agreement & Compensation/Benefits Enhancements with AEA for 2025-26
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
7.4 Approval of Compensation/Benefits Enhancements for Classified Staff, Substitute Teachers, & Administrators for 2025-26
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
7.5 2025-2026 District Goals and Initiatives
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
Mon May 12, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves consent agenda including SRO agreement and nonrenewal
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education met on May 12, 2025, and approved a consent agenda covering routine items such as minutes, financial reports, warrants, personnel changes, and asset disposal. Notable actions include finalizing a nonrenewal, approving the 2025-26 School Resource Officer agreement with the City of Andover, and adopting a revised Acceptable Use Policy. The board also recognized student achievements in music, scholarships, and academic competitions.
- Approved 2025-26 SRO agreement with City of Andover, continuing four officers, with cell phone stipend increase from $40/mo to $50/mo
- Approved final nonrenewal action for Ms. Adkins (Resolution 24-25-12)
- Approved disposal of assets including three Chevrolet Suburbans (2006, 2007, 2007) and a Garland oven
- Approved financial report and warrants for period ending April 30, 2025
- Approved revised Acceptable Use Policy
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
5 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
BoardDocs motion
70 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
9.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
9.3 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
9.4 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
9.5 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
9.6 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
10.1 Appeal Hearing Decision
7 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Apr 14, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves consent agenda including nurse contract nonrenewal and KASB dues
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes routine items such as minutes, financial reports, personnel changes, and donations. Notable actions include a resolution to nonrenew a nurse's contract for the 2025-26 school year and approval of KASB membership and legal fund invoices totaling $17,299.90. The board also recognizes student achievements in spelling, swimming, bowling, and music.
- Resolution to nonrenew Dominique Adkins' nurse contract for 2025-26
- KASB membership and legal fund renewal totaling $17,299.90
- Donations: $500 to AHS track, $1,500 to PCES early childhood, $550 to Cottonwood Elementary
- Approval of 2025-26 OPAA food service management contract addendum
- Approval of 2025-26 school handbooks for all district schools
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2.1 Agenda Approval
5 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
BoardDocs motion
66 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.1 2024-2025 eRate Bid - Cisco Access Points
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.2 2025 Mowing Contract
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.3 Recommended Nonresident Enrollment Capacities for 2025-26
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.4 Middle School Math Instructional Materials Recommendation
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
8.5 Temporary Bond Projects
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea
Mon Mar 10, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves $39,580/yr VM licensing and $215k in capital projects
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes routine approvals of minutes, financial reports, warrants, personnel changes, and donations. Notable consent items include a 3-year virtual machine licensing renewal at $39,580 per year, several capital outlay projects (parking lot seal coating, gym floor maintenance, bleacher repairs) totaling about $215,000, and an interlocal agreement with Orion Education & Training Center. The board also recognizes Music and Theatre in Our Schools Month and hears public comments.
- Approved $39,580/year for 3-year VM licensing from HBS
- Accepted Pearson Construction bid of $56,655 for parking lot maintenance
- Approved gym floor work: $44,900 to Kansas Gym Floors and $23,975.84 to 4 State Maintenance
- Approved $89,376 in gym bleacher repairs from Heartland Seating
- Approved donations including $2,750 from Gene Haas Foundation and $2,300 from FIRST Robotics
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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
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
91 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 · 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 2025-26 Staffing Recommendation
7 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.2 Instructional Materials for Middle and High School Health Courses
7 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.3 Temporary Bond Projects
7 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
10.1 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
10.2 Motion to Enter Executive Session
7 yea
Jake Ashley 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
7 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Pierre Harter yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Feb 10, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to approve $136,978.50 AHS marching band uniforms and other consent items
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes a consent agenda with several action items, including the purchase of new marching band uniforms for Andover High School, a dishwasher replacement for Andover Middle School, and approval of financial reports, personnel changes, donations, and out-of-state travel. The board will also hear reports on student achievements and a presentation on Reading MTSS.
- Purchase of 150 marching band uniforms for Andover High School from Fruhauf Uniforms, Inc. for $136,978.50
- Replacement of ACMS commercial dishwasher from Sunflower Restaurant Supply for $62,795.00
- Approval of financial report and warrants for period ending January 31, 2025
- Approval of out-of-state travel for ACMS Band, AHS Band, ACMS Gifted Trip, and ACHS Robotics
- Approval of non-attendance days for AMS (Feb 26) and ACMS (Mar 5) for music festivals
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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
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
60 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.1 Updated Facility Usage Requirements, Terms and Outside/Community Pricing
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
8.2 Temporary Bond Projects
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
Mon Feb 3, 2025
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board to discuss eCademy facility report and nonresident enrollment
The Andover Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: an update on the eCademy facility condition and plans for 2025-2026 Educational Partners, including a Flexible Credit Completion pilot, and a presentation on current and projected enrollment with potential open slots for nonresident students for the 2025-26 school year. The board will also consider approving the agenda as presented.
- eCademy facility condition report to be shared by Richard Bell
- Update on 2025-2026 Educational Partners (formerly Satellite Schools) and Flexible Credit Completion pilot
- Discussion of 2025-26 nonresident student enrollment and potential open slots
- Review of current policy JBCC on Enrollment of Nonresident Students
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Mon Jan 13, 2025
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
Board approves consent agenda including $29,950 audit and $28,050 mower purchase
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education met on January 13, 2025, and approved the consent agenda, which included routine items such as meeting minutes, financial reports, warrants, personnel changes, and several contracts. Notable approvals include a $29,950 CPA audit engagement for fiscal year 2025-26 and a $28,050 purchase of two Bobcat mowers. The board also approved a resolution to extend officer terms and meeting dates to July 2025.
- Approved CPA audit engagement with BFR CPA, LLC for $29,950 (3.6% increase from previous year)
- Approved purchase of 2 Bobcat ZT 7000 zero-turn mowers from White Star Machinery for $28,050
- Approved eCademy marketing agreement with Kreative Webworks (one-time $700 setup fee, ~$3,599 monthly)
- Approved Resolution 24-25-08 to extend board officer terms and regular meeting dates to July 2025
- Approved consent agenda including financial report, warrants, personnel report, and out-of-state travel
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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
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
BoardDocs motion
66 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea · Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
7.1 Transportation Services Contract Addendum
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea
7.2 2024-2025 Device Refresh & Yearly Renewal of Cisco SMART Net
6 yea
Jake Ashley yea · Tim Brunson yea · Andrew Chaney yea · Jill Hodge yea · Jennifer Seymour yea · Josh Wells yea