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San Simon School News

Minutes of the meeting of

Governing Board

San Simon School District #18

February 5, 2025

I.    CALL TO ORDER:

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

        Governing Board:  Jason Sloan-President (by phone)

                       Dusty Pierce-Member 

                       Peter Grill-Member (not present)

                        Robert Reynolds-Member

                                         Angela Humphreys-Clerk (not present)

                       

        Administration:     Kari Wade, Superintendent

                      Rose Rothpletz, Business Manager

                      

        Minutes:  Donna Lewis

        

Guests:  Lena Keil

      Kaylee Armstrong

      Ignacio Guillen

         

II.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO OUR FLAG:

    Mr. Pierce led the group in the pledge of allegiance to our flag.

III.    APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Mr. Pierce moved to approve the agenda.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

IV.    APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: 

Mr. Sloan moved to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2025, meeting. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

V.    CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

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

VI.    REPORTS: 

     6a.  Mrs. Wade’s report included the high school basketball season is winding 

            down. Both teams made it to the regional tournament and will play in St.

            David tomorrow. The girls made it to the state tournament.  The District

            Spelling Bee was held on January 28. Mara Huff was the winner. The 

            maintenance report included there were 3 AC units installed last week. They

            are still pouring the sidewalks. Repairs have started on the gym roof and then

            the repairs will start in the locker rooms. 

    6b.  Mrs. Rothpletz’s report included no major changes to the monthly budget

           report.  The Student Activities report included deposits for the Class of 2026-

           Concession Stand, Athletic Club-Banners, Class of 2031-Christmas Cookie 

           Sales.

    

VII.    ACTION ITEMS: 

    7a.  Mr. Reynolds performed the swearing in of new Board member, Dusty 

           Pierce.

    7b.  Mrs. Keil, Kaylee Armstrong and Ignacio Guillen gave a presentation on

           the senior trip itinerary.  Mr. Sloan moved to approve the overnight, out-of-

           state travel for the Class of 2025 senior trip.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

7c.  Mr. Sloan moved to approve Western Bank as sole bank for school auxiliary

           and revolving funds in accordance with ARS 15-1126. Seconded by Mr. 

           Pierce.  

7d.  Mr. Sloan moved to approve the Request for Authorization to Dispose of 

             District Property.  Seconded by Mr. Pierce.

    

7e.  Mr. Sloan moved to approve the first read of Policy Advisories Volume 36, 

           Number 5. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

VIII.     CONSENT AGENDA:    

    8a.  Mr. Sloan moved to approve Vouchers and Claims.  Seconded by Mr. 

           Reynolds. 

IX.    ADJOURNMENT:

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the San Simon Technology Center. Mr. Sloan moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:48 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Pierce.