Andover Public Schools public meetings in 2020
17 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve consent items, hear reports on CAPS and reopening, and discuss the capital outlay plan and enrollment guides. Action items include approving a sidewalk easement with the City of Andover and approving change orders for demolition of the old district office and Trojan Stadium building.
- Approved $68,000 change order for demolition of old district office at 1432 N. Andover Rd., bringing total GMP to $110,000
- Approved $100,000 change order for demolition of Trojan Stadium Bakery/Visitor Seating Building, bringing total GMP to $142,000
- Approved sidewalk easement for USD #385 Meadowlark 2nd addition with City of Andover
- Approved donations including $1,000 Cox Charities grants to Robert Martin Elementary and Andover Central Middle School, and $750 from Walser Acura to Meadowlark Elementary
- Discussed 2020-21 Capital Outlay Plan and 2021-2022 enrollment guides for middle and high schools
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 4:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on November 3, 2020, to act on a recommendation from the Covid Assessment & Response Team. The board approved moving middle schools from on-site to a hybrid learning model starting November 9, due to the district entering the orange zone. No changes were made for elementary or high school models. The board also entered executive session and adjourned.
- Approved middle schools moving to hybrid model from Nov 9 to Dec 4 (motion carried 6-2, with Susan DeVaughn and Josh Wells voting nay)
- District moved from yellow to orange zone per Covid Assessment & Response Team
- Elementary remains on-site; high school remains hybrid
- Board entered executive session to discuss matters involving Brett White
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education will vote on a $564,000 change order to upgrade HVAC controls at Andover Central Middle School and Andover Middle School, and on amending COVID-19 learning model gating criteria to separate middle and high school. The board will also hear reports on bond projects, school reopening, and health insurance renewal for 2021, and consider consent items including financial reports, warrants, personnel, and policy revisions.
- Approve $564,000 change order to Hutton Corporation for HVAC controls at ACMS and AMS
- Amend COVID-19 gating criteria to separate middle and high school learning models
- Approve 2020-21 Orion Education contract for 10 days, diploma completion, virtual students, eCademy services
- Approve financial report and warrants for period ending September 30, 2020
- Approve policy revisions including new tobacco-free school grounds policies
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 7:30 a.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting and approved several action items, including a 3.9% compensation increase for staff, a raise in substitute teacher pay, and purchases for COVID-19 safety and remote learning. The board also approved the superintendent's contract and an agreement with the teachers' union. All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous.
- Approved 3.9% total compensation increase for Andover Education Association (AEA) for 2020-21
- Approved 3.9% compensation increases for eligible classified staff and administrators
- Increased substitute teacher daily rate from $95 to $100, effective Aug 1, 2020
- Approved up to 2.0 additional FTE teaching positions at Andover eCademy due to COVID-19 enrollment increase
- Approved COVID-19 supplies and equipment purchases totaling over $734,000, including iPads, Chromebooks, and Swivl kits
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a public budget hearing and then voted to adopt the 2020-21 budget, which includes a Local Option Budget of 33% and a total estimated mill levy of 67.632 mills. The board also approved the Roadmap to Reopening recommendations for the upcoming school year, which include safety measures and adjustments to activities. Several consent items and purchases were approved, including Chromebooks and MacBooks for specific programs.
- Adopted 2020-21 budget with total estimated mill levy of 67.632 mills
- Approved Roadmap to Reopening recommendations, including safety training, social distancing, temperature checks, and postponing live performing arts
- Approved purchase of 150 Chromebooks for eCademy from Dell for $38,821.50
- Approved purchase of 28 MacBooks for CAPS from Apple for $37,772.00
- Approved Cornerstone 10th Addition Paving Petition, with estimated district cost of $64,785
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 5:00 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on July 30, 2020, to approve a series of recommendations for reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved health and safety protocols, district operations changes, additional staffing, a revised calendar, learning models for elementary and secondary students, and equity measures. All items were approved unanimously.
- Approved up to $40,000 per order for PPE and supplies
- Approved hiring up to 24 long-term substitute teachers and 6 additional custodial positions
- Approved revised 2020-21 calendar with 164 student contact days and September 8 start
- Approved learning models: in-person for elementary, hybrid for secondary starting September 10-25
- Approved creation of COVID Response & Assessment Team with ~25 members
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to revise the 2020-21 district calendar. The board approved delaying the first day for students to Tuesday, September 8, 2020, citing the need to finalize health protocols and plan for learning models. Further calendar details will be presented at the July 30 meeting.
- Approved revised 2020-21 district calendar with student start date of September 8, 2020
- Delay follows Kansas State Board of Education's rejection of Executive Order 20-58
- Educator and parent feedback supported delaying student start
- Road to Reopening Task Force to reconvene July 28 to finalize recommendations
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 4 p.m.
The Andover Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the 2020-21 budget and school reopening plans, and took action on two items: accepting SPARK COVID-19 relief funds from Butler County and adjusting the Meadowlark Elementary attendance area to include the Wadley Development. The board also entered executive sessions for employer-employee negotiations.
- Approved Resolution 20-21-06 to accept SPARK monies from Butler County's $13.8 million COVID-19 relief allocation
- Adjusted MES/ACMS/ACHS attendance area to include Wadley Development (42 twin homes, 84 units) between Central, Douglas, 127th St. E., and Garnett
- Discussed 2020-21 estimated budget; public hearing set for Aug. 10 prior to adoption
- Received update on reopening schools, including timelines, safety, calendar, and learning models
- Entered four executive sessions for employer-employee negotiations under KOMA
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Board of Education will meet to approve the consent agenda, which includes financial reports, personnel changes, and the purchase of 50 vape detectors for the high schools. The board will also consider the 2020-21 school resource officer agreement and staff handbooks. Public comments will be heard at the start of the meeting.
- Approval of $46,875 for 50 vape detectors for AHS and ACHS, funded by a state safety grant and capital outlay.
- Approval of the 2020-21 School Resource Officer Agreement with the City of Andover for four officers.
- Approval of 2020-21 handbooks for licensed, classified, substitute, and administrative personnel.
- Approval of year-end closing authorization for fiscal year 2020, including final bills and fund transfers.
- Approval of donations: $484 from Kansas income tax donations and $2,000 from USTA for tennis equipment.
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 8 a.m.
The May 28 meeting was rescheduled to May 29 due to technical issues with YouTube. The Board planned to approve the agenda, a personnel report, and discuss the upcoming June 15 retreat.
- Approval of Personnel Report 20-05-28
- Discussion regarding June 15, 2020, Board of Education retreat
- Motion to enter Executive Session under KOMA
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes a $73,317.50 contract for an Identity Service Engine (ISE) network security implementation, a new photography services vendor, and several routine financial and personnel items. The board also recognized a teacher award and scholarship winners. All listed items were approved unanimously.
- Approved $73,317.50 ISE implementation project quote from ConvergeOne for network security
- Approved district-wide move to Strawbridge for photography services, replacing Lifetouch
- Approved $1,000 scholarships for Kate Cailteux (ACHS) and Grace Huynh (AHS)
- Approved 2020-21 food service management contract addendum with OPAA
- Approved disposal of an upright piano from ACHS
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve routine consent items, including financial reports, personnel changes, and the 2020-21 student handbooks. They will also vote on fee changes for the upcoming school year, including a new $40 annual device fee for middle school and virtual students, and a one-year transportation fee reduction. The board will hear reports on the bond project, budget, and continuous learning, and discuss the eCademy enrollment guide.
- Approval of $41,019.75 Cisco Smart Net licensing renewal
- 2020-21 fee changes: middle school device fee $40, transportation fee $200/student, $300/family for one year
- Approval of 2020-21 student handbooks for all schools
- KASB membership renewal with $102.66 dues increase
- Approval of financial report and warrants for period ending March 31, 2020
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 5:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special virtual meeting to address COVID-19-related business. The board approved the district's Continuous Learning Plan application and a waiver of attendance requirements, as well as a resolution to continue wage payments to all employees during the pandemic. They also approved a contract with Durham Transportation to pay $9,584.64 per school day for 44 days to ensure bus staff receive full wages.
- Approved Continuous Learning Plan Application, KSDE Waiver of 2019-20 Attendance Requirements, & Assurances Document
- Approved Resolution 19-20-12 for wage payments during emergency school closings due to COVID-19
- Approved contract with Durham Transportation: $9,584.64 per school day x 44 days (March 23 to end of school year)
- Discussed district business continuity needs and COVID-19 Task Force recommendations
- Entered executive session under Kansas Open Meetings Act
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 5:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on March 23, 2020, to address the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved the district's Continuous Learning Plan, developed by the USD 385 COVID-19 Task Force, to ensure learning continues for all students. They also discussed district business continuity needs and entered executive session for matters under the Kansas Open Meetings Act.
- Approved the Andover Task Force Continuous Learning Plan as presented
- Discussed district business continuity needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Entered executive session for matters under the Kansas Open Meetings Act
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 10, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. The agenda includes a consent agenda with routine approvals for minutes, financial reports, warrants, personnel, travel, donations, and contracts. The board will also hear good news about student and teacher achievements, including four students qualifying for the International Thespian Festival and several educators receiving state awards.
- Approval of 2020 landscape maintenance bids: Bid 1 to A Cut Above for $20,060, Bids 2 and 3 to K&K for $13,500 and $24,875
- Approval of Cisco virus/malware protection software renewal from ConvergeOne for $38,444.00
- Approval of FY 2020 audit engagement with Busby, Ford & Reimer LLC for $23,400
- Approval of middle school 1:1 Chromebook initiative, purchasing 225 devices for ACMS and 250 for AMS
- Approval of donations, including $2,000 from Hutton Construction for Prairie Creek Elementary Outdoor Living Space
Special Meeting of the Board of Education 10 a.m.
The Andover Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily to discuss board governance, progress on district goals, and bond projects during a retreat. The board will also approve the agenda and may enter executive session for closed discussions as permitted by the Kansas Open Meetings Act. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. on January 30, 2020, at the Doc Hangar and Education Center.
- Discussion of board governance, district goals, and bond projects
- Motion to approve agenda as presented (carried unanimously)
- Motion to enter executive session for closed discussion (KOMA)
- Meeting location: Doc Hangar and Education Center
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education 6:30 p.m.
The Andover Board of Education is meeting to approve consent items including a decrease in driver's education fees, adoption of 2020-2021 enrollment guides, and a change order for elementary waterproofing projects. The board will also hear reports on bond projects and recognize student achievements.
- Driver's education fees decrease: in-district to $200, out-of-district/online to $250
- Approval of 2020-2021 middle and high school enrollment guides, including new strings courses
- Change order from metal panels to EIFS for elementary waterproofing at PCE, SES, RME, WES
- Approval of financial report and warrants for period ending December 31, 2019
- Resolution 19-20-10 to extend board officer terms to July 2020