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San Simon School News

Minutes of the meeting of 

Governing Board 

San Simon School District #18 

June 3, 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 

                           Dusty Pierce-Member  

                           Peter Grill-Member 

                            Robert Reynolds-Member 

                                           Angela Humphreys-Clerk 

                            

          Administration:     Kari Wade, Superintendent 

                          Rose Rothpletz, Business Manager            

 

          Minutes:  Donna Lewis 

           

Guests:  Lynn Perkins       

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO OUR FLAG: 

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

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: 

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

 

 

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:  

Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the minutes of the May 6, 2026, meeting. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

 

CALL TO THE PUBLIC: 

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

 

REPORTS:  

      6a.  Mrs. Wade’s report included the kindergarten, 8th and 12th grade graduations               went well.  The third-grade testing scores came in for the Move on When               Reading. Mr. Zamudio and Mrs. Lentz will be taking a group of students to              the FFA State Leadership Conference this weekend. A group of FFA                      members will attend the Be a Champ Camp June 22-26 in Oklahoma.  

              

             The maintenance report included Mrs. Fierro has submitted applications          to SFD for the AG room ceiling, flooring for the elementary buildings,  

               library, art, and AG rooms. The gym will be closed this month for the  ceiling repairs from the roofing projects.  July 6th-12th the power off to the computer lab, art room, cafeteria, library, and elementary classes due to                      SFD upgrades per SSVEC recommendations. Summer projects are               underway.  

 

     6b.  Mrs. Rothpletz’s report included there is 15% remaining in the budget this             fiscal year and expects it could go up to 20%. The state grants have an out- 

standing reimbursements until after July. The student activities report included income for FFA-Banquet auction and donations, Yearbook- Sale of yearbook, Class of 2027-Concession stand, Class of 2029-Chocolate bars. Expenses included FFA-Banquet supplies, Student Council-End of Year field trip, and Class of 2026-Graduation supplies and field trip. 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION: 

Mr. Sloan moved to go into executive session at 5:37 p.m. to discuss personnel and contracts. Seconded by Ms. Humphreys.  

 

 

     Open session resumed at 5:41 p.m. 

 

 

ACTION ITEMS: 

     8a.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the Superintendent performance pay for             Kari Wade.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

      

    8b.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the Disposal List as presented.  Seconded             by Mr. Reynolds.  

 

    8c.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the proposed expenditure budget for fiscal             year 2026-2027.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

    8d.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the rental of superintendent house.               Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

 

 

8e.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the first read of Policy Advisories Volume             34, Number 10.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

 

 

             8f.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the first read of Policy Advisories Volume             38, Number 1.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

     8g.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve emergency procurement as noted in board             backup material.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

 

    8h.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve “Be a Champ Show Camp” trip to              Oklahoma.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

 

    8i.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve district investment in CDL driver training            pending signed contract.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

 

CONSENT AGENDA: 

     Ms. Humphreys moved to approve consent agenda items 8a. Vouchers & Claims, 8b. IGA with St. David for Special Education Services, and 8c. Receipt of    donated funds as presented.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT: 

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the San Simon School Business Office.  Ms. Humphreys moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.