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San Simon School News

Minutes of the meeting of

Governing Board

San Simon School District #18

May 7, 2025

    I.    PUBLIC HEARING:

      Ms. Humphreys called the public hearing to order at 5:32 p.m. in the San Simon Tech Center. 

        1a. Pledge of Allegiance:  Ms. Humphreys led.

        1b. Mrs. Rothpletz reported she would discuss the FY25 Expenditure 

                      Budget Revision during the business manager’s report.

      

The hearing was closed at 5:34 p.m.         

    II.    CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 5:34 p.m. in the San Simon Technology Center with the following in attendance:

        Governing Board:  Jason Sloan-President (not present)

                       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:  Lynn Perkins                Neziah Martinez

      Heather Lentz            Liam Lentz

      Joaquin Fierro            Bentley Fierro

      Luke Perkins                Brenda Fierro

      Sydnee Humphreys            Elisama Newell

      Kenya Romo                Jessica Romo    

      Marla Romero            Alysia Morin

      Jordan Newell            Travis Morin

      Malachi Reza            Brindle Morin

         Braidin Morin            Kylie Perkins

      Chris Lentz                Saidee Humphreys

                  

III.    APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

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

IV.    APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: 

Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the minutes of the April 9, 2025, meeting.  Seconded by Mr. Pierce.

V.    CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

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

VI.    PRESENTATIONS:

    6a.  Mr. Lentz and members of the Class of 2031 gave a slide show presentation 

           on their community service project for this school year.  Their fundraiser was a sugar cookie and hot chocolate sale. Mrs. Morin and other volunteers   helped with the cookies. They decided to spend the funds raised for sports equipment. They purchased equipment for volleyball, basketball, track, softball and baseball. The items were displayed at the meeting.  They also wanted to purchase a victory bell because the one the school had was damaged. Mr. & Mrs. Fickett donated a bell and Mr. Zamudio created a moveable stand for it. The class purchased a plaque for the victory bell to be placed in the hallway.

     

 Mr. Lentz informed the board that we also won the Glen Treadway Sports-

 manship Award for the 1A. They will attend a dinner on May 18 for the Tony

 Komadina Award and the Glen Treadway Sportsmanship Award. 

    

VII.      REPORTS:      

             7a.  Mrs. Wade’s report included the school year is winding down. Spring testing is completed, the FFA banquet went well, softball, baseball & track season is over.  The sports banquet will be held on May 15, at 5:30 p.m., Kindergarten graduation on May 21, at 10:00 a.m. and 8th grade promotion and senior graduation on May 22, at 7:00 p.m. The construction crew will be pouring 

cement again on Friday.  We received a $25,000 grant from SSVEC. The

grant will be used to build a multipurpose metal building to replace the 

double wide.  The grant for the SSO/ADOT officer was completed and will begin next school year.   

    7b.  Mrs. Rothpletz discussed the FY25 Budget Revision #2 and the monthly 

           budget. There are still some outstanding reimbursements that will be 

           coming in.  The student activities report included revenue for Class of 2026 concession stand and prom, Class of 2027-Easter Candy Grams, Class of 2028-Lollipop sales & Yearbook-Ads. Expenditures included the senior class will use the rest of their money for graduation and clean up afterwards to clear out their account. Class of 2031-Community Service Project, and FFA-Banquet supplies.

VIII.     EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Ms. Humphreys moved to go into executive session at 5:58 p.m. to discuss  personnel.  Seconded by Mr. Grill.

Open session resumed at 6:11 p.m.

IX.    ACTION ITEMS:

    9a.  Mr. Pierce moved to approve the fiscal year 2025 Expenditure Budget

           Revision #2.  Seconded by Ms. Humphreys.  

9b.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve business manager contract for Rose

           Rothpletz.  Seconded by Mr. Grill

9c.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Certified and Classified Contracts for 

             FY26.  Seconded by Mr. Pierce.

9d.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the first read of Policy Advisory Volume 36, Number 6.  Seconded by Mr. Pierce.

9e.  Ms. Humphreys moved to approve emergency procurement, as noted in board backup material.  Seconded by Mr. Pierce. 

    

X.     CONSENT AGENDA:

         Ms. Humphreys moved to approve consent agenda items 10a. Vouchers and Claims and 10b. Receipt of donated funds as presented.  Seconded by Mr. Grill.

XI.    ADJOURNMENT:

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the San Simon Technology Center. Ms. Humphreys moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 p.m.