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Fast Facts About Andover Public Schools

January 30, 2009

District Administration Center
1432 N. Andover Road
Andover, KS 67002
(316) 218-4660 FAX (316) 733-3604
Mark A. Evans, Superintendent of Schools (218-4668)
Dr. Andy Koenigs, Associate Superintendent (218-4661)
Tom Ostrander, Assistant Superintendent (218-4661)

Andover Public Schools includes nine schools -- five K-5 elementary schools, two 6-8 middle schools and two 9-12 high schools.

Andover High School
1744 N. Andover Road
(316) 218-4600 FAX (316) 733-3681
Robert Baier, Principal

Gary Merritt, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Shelly Swayne, Assistant Principal

Andover Central High School
603 E. Central
(316) 218-4700 FAX (316) 733-7798
Mark Templin, Principal

Doug Carr, Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Cheryl Hochhalter, Assistant Principal

Andover Middle School
1628 N. Andover Road
(316) 218-4610 FAX (316) 733-3666
Brett White, Principal

Ryan Ewy, Assistant Principal

Andover Central Middle School
903 E. Central
(316) 218-4710 FAX (316) 733-8563
Doug Baber, Principal

Deb Regier, Assistant Principal

Cottonwood Elementary School
1747 N. Andover Road
(316) 218-4620 FAX (316) 733-3648
Shari Rooks, Principal

Robert M. Martin Elementary School
2342 N. 159th St. E., Wichita, KS 67228

(316) 218-4720 FAX (316) 733-7963
Dr. Crystal Hummel, Principal

Meadowlark at Prairie Creek Elementary School
654 YMCA Drive

(316) 218-4630 FAX (316) 733-3651
Jody Baker, Principal

Sunflower Elementary School
616 E. Douglas
(316) 218-4730 FAX (316) 733-7987
Rita Decker, Principal

Wheatland Elementary School
15200 E. 21st St., Wichita, KS 67230
(316) 218-4820 FAX (316) 733-3691

Elton Armbrister, Principal

Elementary Transition Principal

Dr. Marilyn Herr, (316) 218-4309

Board of Education
The Andover Board of Education is composed of seven district patrons elected by district voters to serve staggered terms. Regular meetings of the BOE are held the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the District Office, 1432 N. Andover Road. All board meetings are open to the public, except for executive sessions. The board welcomes patron input, and there is a time at the beginning of each meeting for patron comments.

BOE Members Representing
Roger Elliott, President District 2

Dale Graham, Vice President At Large

Jeff Ablah District 1

Carly Haynes District 2

Dr. Linda Hope District 3

Nancy Kirkendoll District 1

Clare Wilkins District 3

District Locations
District 1          North of 13th
District 2          Between 13th & Central
District 3          South of Central
At Large          Live anywhere in district

General Information
The Andover, Kansas, public school district spans 47 square miles in Butler and Sedgwick counties. Andover is located east of Wichita and is home to more than 10,000 people. Approximately 4,800 students attend the five elementary, two middle and two high schools in the Andover school district.
Andover Public Schools hold high expectations for students and staff. Andover schools take pride in their academic excellence and progress to exceed local, state and NCLB goals. Our tradition of excellence is evident in our National Merit Finalists and Semi-Finalists, Standard of Excellence awards, state championships in athletics and activities, and regional and national recognitions awarded to programs and staff. Andover is a progressive district focused on helping students succeed.
The Board of Education is committed to small schools and small class sizes. The district has seen considerable growth in the last decade. The community overwhelming approved a bond issue in 2005 to support the growing population. The bond issue included building three new elementary schools -- a new Robert M. Martin Elementary School opened in Fall 2007, and Wheatland Elementary School and Prairie Creek Elementary School opened in Fall 2008 -- as well as classroom additions to Cottonwood Elementary School, renovation of Meadowlark Elementary School, classroom additions and a competition gym at Andover High School, and safety and security improvements district-wide.

The district enjoys a partnership with Butler Community College that allows high school students the opportunity to earn college credit hours. The district also participates in the Butler County Special Education Cooperative and the South Central Kansas Education Service Center. Andover employs counselors and nurses in each building, has intervention and prevention teams available to work with at-risk students, employs paraprofessionals to assist librarians and teachers, and has active parent volunteer organizations that enhance learning experiences.
All of this has contributed to the success of Andover Public Schools.

Enrollment Requirements
* Attendance policy requires residence within district boundaries
* Five years of age or older before September 1
* Proof of immunizations required by Kansas law
* Birth certificate
* Physical exams are required for incoming students up to age 9. This includes transfers from other states and other schools.

* Sports physicals are required by the KSHSAA before an athlete may participate in school-sponsored sports

Facilities & Enrollment

Andover High School                                       715
Andover Central High School                           718
Andover Middle School                                    592
Andover Central Middle School                        537
Cottonwood Elementary                                   375
Robert M. Martin Elementary                           397

Meadowlark at Prairie Creek Elementary 566
Sunflower Elementary 458

Wheatland Elementary                                     390
Early Childhood                                               89
Total                                                             4,837

Enrollment Fees
Kindergarten $65
Grades 1-12 $75

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Kindergarten                16 to 1
First Grade                   20 to 1
Second Grade             19 to 1
Third Grade                 23 to 1
Fourth Grade              24 to 1
Fifth Grade                 21 to 1
Middle School (6-8)     14 to 1
High School (9-12)       17 to 1

School Hours
Cottonwood Elementary School                              8:35 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Robert M. Martin Elementary School                      8:35 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Meadowlark at Prairie Creek Elementary School    8:35 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Sunflower Elementary School                                 8:35 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.

Wheatland Elementary School                               8:35 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
Andover High School                                              7:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Andover Middle School                                           7:50 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Andover Central Middle School                               8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Andover Central High School                                  8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lunch Prices
Grades 1-5                  $2.00
Grades 6-12                $2.25
Breakfast                     $1.45

Adult lunches $3.10

Activity Fees
Individual Fees/Varsity Events
Student Admission $3
Adult Admission $5

Middle School/Non-Varsity Events
Student Admission $2
Adult Admission $3

Activity Passes
Student Pass                $ 35
Adult Pass                    $ 40
Family Pass                  $125

Staff

Certified Staff 330

Administrative Staff 22

Aides                              52
Secretaries/Clerical        41
Food Service Staff        40
Maintenance/Custodial 57

Transportation Staff 40

Total 582

Finances
2008-09 Budget $26,903,434