Superintendent of Schools
Mark A. Evans has served as the Andover Public Schools Superintendent of Schools since July 2005. Highlights of his tenure include passing a $39.68 million bond issue by a nearly 3‑to‑1 margin and continued increases in student achievement as measured by state assessments and other tests. The 2011 ACT scores are the highest in district history, and are once again higher than state and national averages. Evans has also increased focus on classroom support, technology tools, and integration support for the classrooms, resulting in first place in the Digital School Districts Survey (medium category) in 2008.
Evans's leadership in education is guided by five core beliefs:
* Students come first,
* Parents are partners in education,
* Success is in the classroom,
* Leadership and accountability ensure success, and
* Collaboration with all stakeholders is key.
A native Kansan, Evans has more than 30 years of educational experience. He and his wife, Stacey, have two children, Chelsea and Mitchell. Mr. Evans serves on numerous boards and committees in the community, including the boards of the United Way and the Andover YMCA. He serves as Vice Chair of the Kansas Association of School Boards Finance Committee and Chair of the Kansas State Department of Education Virtual Education Advisory Council and is an active member of the Andover Chamber of Commerce.
