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San Simon School News

Minutes of the meeting of Governing Board San Simon School District #18

November 4, 2026

I. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. in the San Simon Technology Center

with the following in attendance:

Governing Board:

Dusty Pierce-Member

Peter Grill-Member (by phone)

Robert Reynolds-Member (not present)

Angela Humphreys-Clerk

Aimee Essary-New Member

Administration: Kari Wade, Superintendent

Rose Rothpletz, Business Manager

Minutes: Donna Lewis

Guests: Heather Lentz

Skyler Norris

Samantha Adame

Chris Lentz

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO OUR FLAG:

Ms. Humphreys 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. Pierce.

IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:

Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the minutes of the October 7, 2026, 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. REPORTS:

6a. Mrs. Wade’s report included the high school volleyball season is officially

over. They needed to be in the top 16 to make it to the state playoffs. They

finished 20th. The junior high volleyball girls placed 3rd and boys placed 4th

at their volleyball tournaments. The Veterans Day program will be held on

November 10th at 10:00 a.m. The school will be closed on November 11th

in observance of Veterans Day. The Fall Carnival went well. The state rating

system was reorganized and we are still a “B” rated school.

The maintenance report included the window and doors project is almost

finished.

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Mr. Lentz’s report included a recap of the volleyball season. Financially there

was a profit for volleyball. The Cochise County Roundup at Willcox brought

in $610.00, Longhorn Invitational $900.00 and $500.00 for fees from Bowie.

High school basketball has started. We were unable to hire a boys coach so

he will be coaching both teams. Samantha Adame will be helping him. He is

looking for a junior high coach.

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

budget. She will be rolling over the cash this month. The Auditor General

was on campus last week. They are still working on the Performance Audit.

Student Activities included income for Class of 2028-concession stand, Class

of 2029-chocolate bar and potato bar, Athletic Club-donations, Student

Council-class dues, Yearbook-yearbook sales. Expenses included Class

of 2030 and 2031-class dues, and FFA-heat pellets. There will be a budget

revision in December.

VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Ms. Humphreys moved to go into executive session at 5:51 p.m. to perform 7a.

Annual Superintendent Evaluation and 7b. Board Self-Evaluation. Seconded by

Mr. Pierce.

Open session resumed at 6:26 p.m.

VIII. ACTION ITEMS:

8a. Ms. Humphreys performed the swearing in of new board member Aimee Essary

8b. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Preventative Maintenance Guideline and

Plan. Seconded by Mr. Pierce.

8c. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Preventative Maintenance Plan for Pro-

Posed District Facilities Maintenance Program. Seconded by Mr. Pierce.

8d. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Five-Year Building Renewal Plan.

Seconded by Mr. Pierce.

8e. Mrs. Rothpletz reviewed the Conflict of Interest with the Board.

IX. CONSENT AGENDA:

9a. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve consent agenda items 9a. Approval of

Vouchers and Claims and 9b. Approval and receipt of donations as presented.

Seconded by Mr. Pierce.

X. ADJOURNMENT:

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2026,

at 5:30 p.m. in the San Simon Technology Center. Ms. Humphreys moved to

adjourn the meeting at 6:39 p.m. Seconded by Mrs. Essary.