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San Simon School News

Minutes of the meeting of

Governing Board

San Simon School District #18

April 9, 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 (not present)

                        Robert Reynolds-Member

                                         Angela Humphreys-Clerk (not present)

                       

        Administration:     Kari Wade, Superintendent

                      Rose Rothpletz, Business Manager

                      

        Minutes:  Donna Lewis

        

Guests: Cindy Maxon

     Chris Lentz

  

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 Mr. Reynolds. 

IV.    APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: 

Mr. Sloan moved to approve the minutes of the March 5, 2025, meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

V.    CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

Mr. Sloan invited guests to speak on any item not included in the agenda. Mrs. Maxon addressed the board on her retirement at the end of the school year and thanked them for the opportunity to teach at San Simon School.

VI.    REPORTS: 

     6a.  Mrs. Wade gave the maintenance report on behalf of Mrs. Fierro. The 

                    TRUST has completed the repairs to the locker rooms. The campus wide

             fire system design is complete, and the procurement phase application has

             been submitted to SFD. Maintenance is working on planting grass again in

             certain areas.

Mrs. Wade’s report included discussing the playground equipment selection, junior high track & coed softball is in full swing as well as high school track, softball, and baseball. The senior trip during spring break went well. The Spring Blood Drive is scheduled for April 17, Prom will be on April 18 and the FFA Banquet on April 24. 

            Mr. Lentz presented the board with the results of the Tony Komadina award.

            He was notified last week our high school girls’ sports program was a

            finalist. On April 7, there was a virtual interview with four students and four

            coaches. He received notice today our girls high school program was the

            winner. This is 1A – 3A sports. Kudos to our girls!

            

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

           Student Activities accounts were slow this month. The juniors had revenue

           for the concession stand and the athletic club for banners. She gave an over-

           view of the Auditor Questionnaire that will be discussed further in Action

           Items.  We had a performance audit with Grants Management. There were

           no findings. 

VII.    ACTION ITEMS: 

     7a.  Mr. Sloan moved to approve the FY24 Audit and Compliance Questionnaire.

           Seconded by Mr. Reynolds

7b.  Mr. Sloan moved approve the purchase of playground equipment.  Seconded 

           by Mr. Reynolds.

    7c.  Mr. Pierce moved to approve the FY26 certified and classified staffing model.

           Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

    7d.  Mr. Sloan moved to approve the FY26 district health insurance carrier. 

           Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

VIII.     CONSENT AGENDA:    

    8a.  Mr. Sloan moved to approve consent agenda items 8a. Vouchers and Claims 

                   & 8b. Receipt of donated funds as presented.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

    

IX.    ADJOURNMENT:

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the San Simon Technology Center.  Mr. Sloan moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:59 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.