Hills-Beaver Creek Dist. 671Minutes2-23-04The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board met for its semimonthly meeting at 7:30 pm in the library in Hills.Board members present were DeBoer, Esselink, Leuthold, and Baker. Absent were Larson, Harnack, and Boeve. Superintendent Deragisch was also in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Vice-Chairman Esselink. Jolene Farley of The Crescent was recognized as the only visitor to the meeting. Patriot Pride: This week is School Board Recognition Week – Superintendent Deragisch thanked the board for their diligent work on the board.Elementary report was given by Mr. Holthaus.High School report was presented by Superintendent Deragisch. The minutes of the last meeting were approved as sent out.Motion by DeBoer, second by Baker, and carried to approve the bills. Motion by Leuthold, second by DeBoer, and carried to approve the Rock County Family Community Support Contract. Motion by Baker, second by DeBoer, and carried to approve the 2004-2005 SW/WC Cooperative contracts. Motion by DeBoer, second by Leuthold, and carried to approve the request from Nicole Fey for maternity leave starting April 16 and returning next fall to her current part-time position. Motion by DeBoer, second by Leuthold, and carried to approve the request from Michele Baker for maternity leave beginning May 3 through the end of the school year. Motion by Leuthold, second by Esselink, and carried to accept with regrets the resignation of Michele Baker as ECFE coordinator. Motion by Baker, second by DeBoer, and carried to accept the resignation of Gregg Ebert from his teaching position at the end of this school year. The resignation is accepted with regrets and thanks for his many years of fine service to the district. Motion by DeBoer, second by Baker, and carried to accept the resignation of Roger Jackson from his duties on May 29 or the end of this school year. The resignation is accepted with regrets and thanks for his many years of fine service to the district. Legislative update was given by Esselink.Enrollment projections for 2004-2005 were given by Superintendent Deragisch. The projection is 153 for the elementary and 154 for the high school. Little Patriot Academy is 16 for Monday, Wednesday, Friday class and ? for the Tuesday, Thursday class. Discussion was held on the special education bill. Motion by DeBoer, second by Baker, and carried to request Dave Lammers from SW/WC Cooperatives to appoint someone to mediate the outstanding bill for special education that the district has with Luverne.Dates to Remember: February 24 9:30 am – Deficiency List Committee March 8 7:30 pm – School Board meeting March 22 7:30 pm – School Board MeetingMeeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.Lois Leuthold, Acting Clerk(3-11)
