San Simon School News
Minutes of the meeting of Governing Board
San Simon School District #18 September 8, 2025
PUBLIC HEARING:
Ms. Humphreys called the public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. in the San Simon Tech Center.
A. Pledge of Allegiance – Ms. Humphreys led.
B. Mrs. Rothpletz discussed the FY26 Expenditure Budget Revision #1.
The hearing was closed at 5:32 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. with the following in attendance:
Governing Board: Jason Sloan-President (not present) Dusty Pierce-Member
Administration:
Peter Grill-Member
Robert Reynolds-Member Angela Humphreys-Clerk
Kari Wade, Superintendent
Rose Rothpletz, Business Manager
Minutes: Donna Lewis
Guests: None
III. Minutes: Donna Lewis
Guests: None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.
IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the minutes of the August 6, 2025, meeting.
V. CALL TO THE PUBLIC:
There were no members of the public in attendance at the meeting.
VI. REPORTS:
6a. Mrs. Wade’s report included the installation of the playground equipment is
almost finished. She would like to have a name plate made to hang with the donors on it and invite the donors for a ceremony. The gymnasium sports camera will be installed on Wednesday. Open House went well. Junior high and high school volleyball seasons have begun and are doing well so far. The Cochise County Fair will be held September 24-29. The Fall Carnival is scheduled for October 23, due to the National FFA Convention being held during Halloween.
The maintenance report included the School Facilities Board approved the weatherization project. The pre-bid walk through for the new fire system was completed and bids are in. The pre-bid walk through for the cafeteria range hood is completed and bids open on September 24.
6b. Mrs. Rothpletz discussed the monthly budget report and the FY26 revision in further detail. There were no major changes. The student activities report included a refund from the Be A Champ Show camp for a student that didn’t attend and deposit for the junior class Rada sales. The FFA had expenses for the Student Leadership Conference, Athletic Club for t-shirts for the volley- ball tournament in Willcox and the juniors purchased items to stock the concession stand. She applied for a new AED Grant and if approved we will receive two.
VII. ACTION ITEMS:
7a. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the second read of Policy Advisories
Volume 37, Number 2, 819-862 with choosing BAA-EA under Policy Advisory 820 and adding Mrs. Wade as point of contact for accommodations for persons with disabilities under Policy Advisory 841. Seconded by Mr. Pierce.
7b. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the first read of Policy Advisories Volume 37, Number 3, 863-865. Seconded by Mr. Pierce.
7c. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve fiscal year 2026 Expenditure Budget Revision #1. Seconded by Mr. Pierce.
7d. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve IFB-25-003-26 Campus-Wide Fire Alarm Project pending SFD approval and funding. Seconded by Mr. Pierce.
7e. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the Request for Authorization to Dispose of District Property.
7f. Ms. Humphreys moved finish the custodial shed.
Ms. Humphreys moved to approve purchasing supplies from Dusty Pierce to Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA: Ms. Humphreys moved to and approve consent agenda items 8a. Vouchers & Claims DeBaun as voluntary athletic assistant.
ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the San Simon Technology Center. Ms. Humphreys moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:54 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Grill.