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San Simon School News

Minutes of the meeting of

Governing Board

San Simon School District #18

September 11, 2026

I. PUBLIC HEARING:

Ms. Humphryes called the public hearing to order at 5:30 p.m. in the San Simon

Technology Center.

A. Ms. Humphreys led the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

B. Mrs. Rothpletz discussed the FY27 Expenditure Budget Revision #1.

The hearing was closed at 5:33 p.m.

II. CALL TO ORDER:

The meeting was called to order at 5:33 p.m. with the following in attendance:

Governing Board: Jason Sloan-President (not present)

Dusty Pierce-Member (not present)

Peter Grill-Member (by phone)

Robert Reynolds-Member

Angela Humphreys-Clerk

Administration: Kari Wade, Superintendent

Rose Rothpletz, Business Manager

Minutes: Donna Lewis

Guests: None

II. 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 August 5, 2026, meeting.

Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

V. CALL TO THE PUBLIC:

There were no public members present at the meeting.

VI. REPORTS:

6a. Mrs. Wade reported Open House went well. Junior high and high

school volleyball season is going well. There will be a knowledge bowl

on Monday. The Cochise County Fair is scheduled for 9/23-9/27. The Fire

Marshal was on campus last week. Mr. Lentz has been in contact with a

representative of One AZ Credit Union regarding a sponsorship.

The maintenance report included the construction on the awnings and

windows is almost complete. The blinds are being installed.

6b. Mrs. Rothpletz discussed the monthly budget. The student activities report

included deposits for the Class of 2028 – concession stand & Athletic Club –

Banner Sale. Expenditures – Class of 2028 concession stand, Class of 2029 –

Fall Carnival booth supplies and FFA – Jackets.

VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

Ms. Humphreys moved to go into executive session at 5:45 p.m. to discuss

personnel. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

Open session resumed at 5:49 p.m.

VIII. ACTION ITEMS:

8a. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve fiscal year 2027 Expenditure Budget

Revision #1. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

8b. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Samantha Adame as IT Director.

Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

8c. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Brycen Thompson as Student Custodian.

Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

8d. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Special Education policies and pro-

cedures. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

8e. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve FY27 Capital Plan to Arizona School

Facilities Oversight Board. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

8f. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Gifted Scope and Sequence. Seconded by

Mr. Reynolds.

8g. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve Emergency HVAC repairs for August as

presented. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

8h. Ms. Humphreys appointed RC Reynolds to attend the ASBA Delegate

Assembly. Seconded by Mr. Grill.

8i. Ms. Humphreys moved to approve the adult price meals as presented.

Seconded by Mr. Reynolds

IX. CONSENT AGENDA:

Ms. Humphreys moved to approve consent agenda items 9a. Vouchers and

Claims, 9b. IGA with Walker Family Medicine and 9c. Resignation of Jason

Sloan as board member. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.

X. ADJOURNMENT:

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:30 pm in the San Simon Technology Center. Ms. Humphreys moved to adjourn the meeting at 5:57 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Reynolds.