SES LISC Meeting Minutes – November 17, 2025

Communications Specialist

January 6, 2026

  • Name of School: Simpson Elementary

  • Name of Chair: Tiffany Cropp

  • Principal(s): Todd Rubenstein; Jeovanna Comer

  • Place of Meeting: SES Library

  • Start/End Times: 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

  • Meeting called to order: 3:17 p.m.

Roll Call

Present

Absent

Jeovanna Comer
Sherri Brackman
Dustin Vincent
Sandra Gibson
Karen Bowman
Tiffany Cropp
Tom Steele
Jamie McDonald
Doug Comer
Todd Rubenstein

Erica Byrd
Elizabeth Leuliette
Austin Ash

Minutes from the last meeting were received. Motion by Dustin Vincent. Seconded by Sandra Gibson. Motion to approve by Jeovanna Comer. Seconded by Sandra Gibson. Motion carried.

Old Business

School Fundraising

  • Spirit Wear: Email sent to begin soon. No dates included. Items may include ornaments, tote bags, and hats. Orders should be completed by winter break.

  • Second Semester Fundraiser: Dependent on final numbers from the board office.

Computer Lab

  • Computers are outdated and at end of life.

  • No updates available for current computers.

  • Mr. Rubenstein is working with the county to determine replacement options or use of levy funds.

  • Possibility of using fundraiser money for computer replacement.

  • Apple desktop computers discussed.

  • $42,000 available through technology levy, with teacher earmarks.

  • Quotes requested for Apple and Windows computers.

Term Extension

Mrs. Brackman approved for a one-year term extension. Motion by Mr. Rubenstein. Seconded by Mrs. McDonald. Motion carried.

Playground

  • $64,000 received for playground.

  • Proposal presented at October school board meeting.

  • Potential additional $180,000 allocated as part of construction.

  • Meeting scheduled with Davis Construction for Pre-K playground.

  • Pre-K playground may be part of main playground but fenced separately.

  • Possible completion in late spring.

  • Need quotes for fencing, security fencing, and retaining wall.

  • Goal is two fenced playgrounds.

Construction – Restrooms

  • County has not approved additional restroom.

  • Chad Tood replaced Danny Dennison.

  • Budget form required for restroom project.

  • City has been notified.

  • Cost estimated at $18,000.

  • Funding source still to be determined.

New Business

Strategic Plan Goals

  • iReady mid-term assessment scheduled after break.

  • Intervention plan: Need three interventionists.

  • Kim and Cheryl recommended for approval.

  • Four days per week, three hours per day.

  • Kindergarten currently supported by aide.

  • Groups will be reviewed and rotated at start of second semester.

Partner in Education

  • Incorporating current partners into classrooms.

  • BHE GT&S and Antero may assist with science and health fair.

  • Health fair planned at Simpson.

  • Classroom focus on nutrition.

  • 4H and DARE scheduled weekly for 5th grade.

  • 4th grade DARE to begin later this semester.

Police Station

Staff agreed it would be helpful to have a list of approved parents to assist classrooms.

Science and Social Studies Fair

Need to reach out for assistance with the fair.

Announcements / Shout Outs

Staff shout-outs are being planned.

Adjournment: Motion by Dustin Vincent. Seconded by Sandra Gibson. Motion approved.