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San Simon School News

Minutes of the meeting of

Governing Board

San Simon School District #18

April 9, 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: Beth Dunn

         

II.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO OUR FLAG:

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

III.    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 March 4, 2026, meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

V.    CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

Mr. Sloan invited guests to speak on any item not included in the agenda. Beth Dunn thanked the Board for letting the culinary class prepare food for the meetings. She addressed the board regarding the current student enrollment and staffing.

VI.    REPORTS:

    6a.  Mrs. Wade’s report included updates for junior high softball and track, high

           school baseball and track. Spring Picture Day will be on April 14, and the

           FFA Banquet on April 23. The seniors had a good time on the senior trip.

           State testing has begun. She also discussed the current staffing model.

           

Mrs. Wade gave the maintenance report on behalf of Mr. Fierro. The report included the window and doors project is in process. The roofing project is complete. She is waiting for SFD approval for the electrical project per SSVEC recommendations.  Improvements have been made to the long jump pit including sand. She is preparing for May events and summer projects.

    

    6b.  Mrs. Rothpletz’s report included there were no big changes to the monthly 

budget report.  She will present the May revision at the next meeting. The student activities report included income for the Class of 2027-Concession Stand, Class of 2028-Car Wash and Pretzel Sales, Class of 2029-Baked Potato Sale, Class of 2030-Burrito Sales, Class of 2031-Half Court Shot and Cookie Sales, Athletic Club-T-shirt Sales, Volleyball Club-Uniform Sale. Expenses included Class of 2026-Senior Trip and FFA- Jackets and FFA Banquet Supplies. 

    

VII.    EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Ms. Humphreys moved to go into executive session at 5:48 p.m. to discuss personnel.  Seconded by Mr. Sloan.

    Open session resumed at 7:09 p.m.

VIII.     ACTION ITEMS:

8a.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the hire of Patricia Wagner for Main-

       tenance.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

    8b.  Ms. Humphreys moved to accept the FY25 Audit and Compliance Question-

           naire.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.  

    8c.  Mrs. Rothpletz and Mrs. Wade discussed the Arizona Auditor General Per-

                   formance Audit.

    8d.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve FY27 Certified and Classified Staffing

           and Salary Model B.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.   

    8e.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Certified and Classified Contracts for 

           FY27.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

    8f.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Business Manager contract for Rose

          Rothpletz.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.  

IX.    CONSENT AGENDA:

    Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Consent Agenda items 9a. Vouchers and 

    Claims and 9b. Receipt of donations as presented.  Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

X.    ADJOURNMENT:

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. in the San Simon Technology Center. Ms. Humphreys moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m.  Seconded by Mr. Sloan.