Proven Board Leadership for Every Student
Overview
Andy Hawes has contributed extensive service to the Boise School District through board leadership, committee work, school outreach, and long‑term strategic engagement. His background in governance, strategic planning, and asset management has informed his approach to addressing enrollment trends, facilities needs, and fiscal pressures. During his prior tenure on the Boise School Board, he maintained full attendance, engaged directly with students and educators, and participated in districtwide planning efforts.
Board Service and Governance Experience
- • Former Trustee, Boise School District Board of Trustees
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• Member, School Board Governance Committee
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• Member, School Board Communications Committee
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• Member, School Board Policy Committee
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• Participating Member, Boise School District Sustainability Committee
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- Work associated with approximately $1.5 million in district savings
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• Member, District New Logo Selection Committee
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• 100% attendance at School Board and Committee Meetings
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• 100% attendance at Board Workshop Meetings
Student‑Centered Leadership
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• Advocate for the proposal and adoption of the Board Student Advisory Committee (SAC)
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• Led a seven‑month collaborative process
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• Incorporated best practices from successful SACs nationwide
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• Ensured representation from all five Boise School District high schools
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• 100% attendance at 2023 high school graduations
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• 100% attendance at 2022 high school graduations (Boise, Boise Online, Capital, Frank Church, Timberline)
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• 2023 Boise High School Graduation Speaker
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• 2022 Capital High School Graduation Speaker
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• 2021 Boise High School Graduation Speaker
School Outreach
Andy personally visited and toured schools across the district to meet with teachers, staff, and administrators. These visits provided firsthand insight into school operations, facility needs, and classroom experiences.
Supported and Voted For
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• Updating the Boise School District Strategic Plan
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• Adoption of the Boise School District Health and Safety Plan
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• Creation of Boise Online School
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• Expansion of full‑day kindergarten
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• Teacher Contract 2022–2023
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• Teacher Contract 2023–2024
Community Engagement and Public Writing
Andy has been an active community liaison, known for accessibility, collaboration, and constructive engagement with education stakeholders. He has also contributed to public dialogue about district needs, including authoring a 2023 opinion piece in Idaho Education News encouraging greater community investment in Boise schools:
“Boise School Board Trustee Andy Hawes reflects on his dedicated service to students and issues a challenge to district patrons” https://www.idahoednews.org/
