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San Simon School News

Minutes of the meeting of

Governing Board

San Simon School District #18

August 5, 2026

I.    CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. in the San Simon Technology Center with the following in attendance:

        Governing Board:  Jason Sloan-President (not present)

                       Dusty Pierce-Member (not present)

                       Peter Grill-Member

                        Robert Reynolds-Member

                                         Angela Humphreys-Clerk (by phone)

                       

        Administration:     Kari Wade, Superintendent

                      Rose Rothpletz, Business Manager

                      Minutes:  Donna Lewis

Guests:  Heather Lentz                        Chris Lentz

         

    Mr. Reynolds led the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

II.    APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

III.    APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: 

    Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the minutes of the July 8, 2026, and July 27, 

    2026, meetings.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

IV.    CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

Ms. Humphreys invited guests to speak on any item not included in the agenda. There was no response.  

V.    REPORTS: 

     5a.  Mrs. Wade’s report included today was the first day of school. Official 

            junior high and high school volleyball practice will begin on Monday. 

            Enrollment looks like it will increase. Open house will be held on August

            19, from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

            The maintenance report included updates for the gym, Room 4, football 

             field, tree removal, windows and doors. We are currently waiting for     

                    SFD approval for weatherization, east septic, floor replacement in three

             areas, two-bathroom projects, fire alarm system, electronic security system,

             and cafeteria exhaust hood. She presented a list of the SFD funding from

             2021-2026.

    

5b.  Mrs. Rothpletz gave the student activities report. There were deposits to

Yearbook – Ads, Class of 2027, 2028, 2029, 2030 & 2031, Athletic Club, FFA, NHS, Yearbook. Volleyball Club and Student Council for interest share from FY26 student activity savings account. Expenditures were FFA- SLC,

Class of 2027 – Reimbursement to cafeteria for supplies, Volleyball Club – 

             Ft. Thomas Volleyball Tournament fee.     The budget report included updates

            for FY26 and FY27.

    

VI.    EXECUTIVE SESSION: 

    Ms. Humphreys moved to go into executive session at 5:41 p.m. to discuss first

    read to Phase 1 update of the San Simon Emergency Operating Plan. Seconded

    by Mr. Reynolds.

    

Open session resumed at 5:55 p.m.

VII.     ACTION ITEMS:    

7a.  Mr. Lentz presented the board with information regarding student activity                 

           fees for online students.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve allowing 

           Arizona Online Instruction students living within boundaries the opportunity

             to participate in San Simon Athletics.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

 7b.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the first read of Policy Advisory Volume

           34, Number 10.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

VIII.    CONSENT AGENDA:

    Ms. Humphreys moved to approve consent agenda items 8a. Vouchers & Claims,

    8b. Donna Lewis as Student Activity Treasurer, and 8c. Receipt of donations as 

    presented.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

IX.    ADJOURNMENT:

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the San Simon Technology Center.  Ms. Humphreys moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.