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Minutes of the meeting of Governing Board
San Simon School District #18 November 5, 2025 

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: Brenda Fierro

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO OUR FLAG:
Mr. Sloan led the group in the pledge of allegiance to our flag.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mr. Sloan moved to approve the agenda. Seconded by Ms. Humphreys.

   

Voting Aye Nay Mr. Sloan X 

Mr. Pierce X Mr. Grill X Mr. Reynolds X Ms. Humphreys X 

Not Present 

                       

IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the minutes of the October 8, 2025, meeting. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

   

Voting Aye Nay Mr. Sloan X 

Mr. Pierce X Mr. Grill X Mr. Reynolds X Ms. Humphreys X 

Not Present 

                        

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 junior high and high school volleyball seasons
are over. Basketball season has started. The Veterans Day program will be held on Monday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m. Mr. Zamudio and the FFA will be serving a taco dinner to the veterans. School will not be in session on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The school ratings came out and we are a B school. We were awarded a grant from Sulphur Springs Valley Electric for $47,000 to purchase HMH curriculum.
Mrs. Fierro updated the board on the current SFD projects. The construction applications on the fire system & cafeteria range hood are complete and is waiting approval. She doesn’t foresee the range hood being approved this fiscal year. The roofing projects have been approved, and work will begin in December and hopefully be completed by February. The work inside the custodial shed is finished, and they are working to get it organized.

6b. Mrs. Rothpletz reported she is still working on the budget rollover. We received an AED grant and were able to purchase three new AED’s with cabinets. The student activities report included income for FFA – Chile Sales and CTED Travel Stipend, Class of 2027-Concession Stand, Class of 2028- Jerky and pretzel sales, Class of 2029-Soup Dinner, Class of 2031- Salsa & chips sales and all classes 7th-12th had income from the Fall Carnival. Expenses included Athletic Club-Grass seed for the baseball field and Class of 2027-Concession stand supplies. 

VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Ms. Humphreys moved to go into executive session at 5:38 p.m. to perform 7a. Annual Superintendent Evaluation, 7b. Board Self-Evaluation and 7c. Discuss Joshlin Zerkle as emergency substitute. Seconded by Mr. Sloan. 

   

Voting Aye Mr. Sloan X 

Mr. Pierce X Mr. Grill X Mr. Reynolds X Ms. Humphreys X 

Open session resumed at 6:19 p.m. 

Nay Not Present 

                        

VIII. ACTION ITEMS:
8a. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Joshlin Zerkle as emergency substitute. 

Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

Voting Aye Nay Mr. Sloan X 

Mr. Pierce X Mr. Grill X Mr. Reynolds X Ms. Humphreys X 

Not Present 

                           

8b. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the second read of Policy Advisories Volume 37, Volume 3, 863-865. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

   

Voting Aye Mr. Sloan X 

Mr. Pierce X Mr. Grill X Mr. Reynolds X Ms. Humphreys X 

Nay Not Present 

                       

8c. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the proposed bylaw amendment submitted by Arizona School Boards Association Governance Committee. The board gave direction to Kari Wade to cast the vote. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

   

Voting Aye Nay Mr. Sloan X 

Mr. Pierce X Mr. Grill X Mr. Reynolds X Ms. Humphreys X 

Not Present 

                       

8d. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the cost increase to SFD funded construct- ion phase 0008389 as presented. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

   

Voting Mr. Sloan 

Mr. Pierce
Mr. Grill
Mr. Reynolds Ms. Humphreys 

Aye Nay 

Not Present 

   

X X X X X 

                    

8e. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the request to dispose of District property. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds. 

   

Voting Aye Nay Mr. Sloan X 

Mr. Pierce X Mr. Grill X Mr. Reynolds X Ms. Humphreys X 

Not Present 

                       

IX. CONSENT AGENDA:
9a. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve vouchers and claims. Seconded by Mr. 

Reynolds. 

Voting Aye Nay Mr. Sloan X 

Mr. Pierce X Mr. Grill X Mr. Reynolds X Ms. Humphreys X 

Not Present 

                           

X. ADJOURNMENT:
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the San Simon Technology Center. Mr. Sloan moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:41 p.m. Seconded by Ms. Humphreys. 

   

Voting Aye Nay Mr. Sloan X 

Mr. Pierce X Mr. Grill X Mr. Reynolds X Ms. Humphreys X 

Not Present