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San Simon School News

Minutes of the meeting of

Governing Board

San Simon School District #18

June 4, 2025

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 (not present)

                                         Angela Humphreys-Clerk           

        Administration:     Kari Wade, Superintendent

                      Rose Rothpletz, Business Manager              

        Minutes:  Donna Lewis

        

Guests:  None

         

II.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO OUR FLAG:

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

III.    APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

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

IV.    APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: 

Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2025, meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Sloan.

V.    CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

There were no public members present at the meeting.

VI.    REPORTS: 

     6a.  Mrs. Wade’s report included Kinder, 8th & 12th grade graduations went well. 

The 3rd graders passed the Move on When Reading and will go on to 4th grade.  The new playground equipment will be delivered before July 1. FFA will attend SLC this weekend in Tucson. The Be a Champ Camp in Oklahoma will be held June 23-26. Details will be discussed further in the agenda. Junior high and high school basketball camp will be held next week.  Junior high and high school volleyball camp will be held July 7-9. We received the check from SSVEC for the new metal multi-purpose building.  The HMH curriculum for K-2 is on display for 60 days in the high school hallway. 

She gave the maintenance report on behalf of Mrs. Fierro. It included the double-wide storage trailer will be demolished on Friday. The gym will be closed July 21-27 for revarnishing. The grading and drainage project won’t be finished until mid-July due to the final touches and holiday. We expect the new custodial shed to be delivered soon. She submitted an electrical application to SFD for more outlets, outlet replacing, and breaker upgrades in a few of the buildings.

    6b.  Mrs. Rothpletz’s report included there were no major updates to the monthly 

           budget. The student activities report included revenue for the FFA Banquet 

           and Class of 2028 - Car Wash. Expenditures were for FFA Banquet and Class

           of 2031- Athletic Equipment.  She discussed the proposed budget for FY26.

    

VII.    EXECUTIVE SESSION: 

Ms. Humphreys moved to go into executive session at 5:47 p.m. to discuss 7a. personnel and contracts.  Seconded by Mr. Sloan.

VIII.     ACTION ITEMS:    

8a.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Superintendent performance pay for Kari

           Wade.  Seconded by Mr. Sloan.

8b.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Michelle Ludwig as elementary teacher

       contingent on her getting her fingerprint clearance card. Seconded by Mr.

       Sloan.                         

8c.  Mr. Sloan moved to approve the disposal list as presented.  Seconded by Ms.

           Humphreys.

    

8d.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the proposed expenditure budget for fiscal

           year 2025-2026.  Seconded by Mr. Pierce.  

8e.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the amended certified and classified 

           staffing model.  Seconded by Mr. Grill.

    

8f.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the renewal for rental of superintendent 

      house.  Seconded by Mr. Sloan.

    

8g.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the second read of Policy Advisories  Volume 36, Number 6.  Seconded by Mr. Grill.

8h.  Mr. Pierce moved to approve the first read of Policy Advisories Volume 37,

           Number 1.  Seconded by Ms. Humphreys.

8i.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the Continuing Investment Resolution for

          budget year July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.  Seconded by Mr. Sloan.

8j.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the “Be a Champ Show Camp” trip to 

          Oklahoma.  Seconded by Mr. Pierce. 

8k.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the “Top Five Priorities” for the ASBA

           2026 political agenda and nominated Jason Sloan as the Delegate Assembly

           Representative.  Seconded by Mr. Pierce.

IX.    CONSENT AGENDA:

    Mr. Sloan moved to approve consent agenda items 9a. Vouchers & Claims,

    9b. IGA with Bowie Unified School District #14 for FFA, 9c. IGA with Cochise

    College, 9d. IGA with St. David for Special Education Services, 9e. IGA with

Yavapai County School for E-Rate Services, 9f. Receipt of donated funds as presented. Seconded by Ms. Humphreys.  

X.    ADJOURNMENT:

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the San Simon Technology Center. Ms. Humphreys moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:50. p.m.  Seconded by Mr. Sloan.