Board of Education
Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.
As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:
- Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
- Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
- Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
- Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
- Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
- Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.
Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.
Our school board is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can achieve academic excellence and personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.
As elected representatives of our community, we are committed to making informed decisions that shape the future of our schools. Our responsibilities include:
- Policy Development: Crafting and implementing policies that promote high educational standards and equity.
- Budget Oversight: Ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support student learning and well-being.
- Superintendent Supervision: Collaborating with and providing oversight for the Superintendent to ensure the district's strategic goals are met.
- Curriculum and Instruction: Evaluating and approving curricula that meet the diverse needs of our students and prepare them for future success.
- Facilities Management: Overseeing the maintenance and improvement of school facilities to provide a safe and conducive learning environment.
- Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from parents, students, teachers, and community members to foster a collaborative educational community.
Our mission is to support every student in reaching their full potential by prioritizing safety, equity, and excellence in all our decisions. We invite you to explore our initiatives, participate in our meetings, and join us in our dedication to student success and safety.
Participate
All are welcome to attend school board meetings.
In Person: Meetings are held at the Andover Central School District located at 31 Elm Street, Andover, NY, in Room 124.
Join Virtually: Board Meetings will be live-streamed via Facebook Live
Meeting Schedule
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Regular Board meetings are scheduled to be held on the following dates (generally WEDNESDAYS) for the 2025-2026 school year beginning at 6:00 PM in Room 124 (unless otherwise noted):
July 8, 2025 (Reorganizational)
August 6, 2025 - RESCHEDULED to August 13, 2025
August 20, 2025 - RESCHEDULED to August 27, 2025
September 10, 2025
October 8, 2025 – RESCHEDULED to October 15, 2025
November 12, 2025
December 10, 2025
January 14, 2026 -
February 11, 2026 (with Budget Workshop) starting at 5:00 PM at the David A. Howe Public Library, located at 155 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.
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February 11, 2026 (Joint meeting with Whitesville CSD Board of Education) – starting at 6:00 PM at the David A. Howe Public Library, located at 155 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY.
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March 11, 2026
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March 25, 2026 (with Budget Workshop)
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April 8, 2026
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April 21, 2026 (with BOCES Annual/Vote)
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May 6, 2026 (Budget Hearing to be held at 7:00 PM following the meeting)
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June 10, 2026
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June 24, 2026 - Auditorium
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July 8, 2026 (Reorganizational)
Budget Workshops - February 11, 2026 & March 25, 2026
BOCES Annual & Vote - April 21, 2026
Budget Hearing - May 6, 2026 - 7:00 PM
Budget Vote - May 19, 2026 - 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Location TBD)
Meet the Board Members

Mark Sisson, President
Term: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028

Tashina Seaman, Vice-President
Term: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026

Jessica Hutchison, Member
Term: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026

Cindy Baker, Member
Term: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027

Samantha Ordiway, Member
Term: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028
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