The H-BC boys’ basketball team traveled to Worthington Saturday, March 4, to take on Murray County Central in Section 3A Tournament play.
The MCC Rebels beat the Patriots 58-39 to advance in the post-season tournament.
H-BC head coach Kale Wiertzema said he was pleased with his team’s output this season.
“I do believe we were playing our best basketball toward the end of the year,” he said.
The Patriots finished the regular season 11-15 and 6-9 in the Red Rock Conference.
“I am extremely proud of the way this group prepared and executed to finish out the season,” Wiertzema said.
“We played well enough to win defensively but fell into too many scoring droughts which included too many turnovers.”
Freshman Jamin Metzger led the Patriots with 13 points. He also grabbed five rebounds and had one steal.
Senior Brock Harnack finished his last game as a Patriot with eight points, one assist, one steal and one blocked shot.
Sophomore Beau Bakken added four points, eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocked shots.
Sophomore Sawyer Bosch netted four points, had six rebounds, one assist and one steal.
Freshman Micah Bush had four points, four rebounds, two assists and one steal.
Junior Riley Tatge contributed three points, four rebounds and one blocked shot.
Senior Brayden Metzger had two points, one rebound and three assists in his final game for H-BC.
Sophomore Cameron Allen made one free throw, grabbed four rebounds, had two assists and one blocked shot.
Senior Josh Wiersema came off the bench to help H-BC with one rebound in his final game with the Patriots.
Senior Eli Taubert, sophomore Jackson Gacke and freshman EJ Wegener joined the game in the final minutes to be a part of Hills-Beaver Creek’s final 2023 playoff competition.

The Luverne boys’ basketball team ended their post-season hopes at the hands of Redwood Valley Saturday, March 4, in Luverne.
The No. 1 seeded Luverne Cardinals lost a close 68-61 Section 3AA South playoff game to the visiting No. 8 seeded Redwood Valley Cardinals.
Luverne previously beat Redwood twice in the regular season 77-75 at home Dec. 19 and 72-48 in Redwood Jan. 27.
On Saturday the Cardinals had a hard time keeping Redwood players from connecting on 3-point shots, and the visiting Cardinals out-rebounded the LHS Cardinals 35-27.
“The game was close all the way through. Redwood made a run in the second half to get up 10, but our kids fought hard to get it right back to a two-point game,” head coach Sichmeller said. 
“We had some really good shots to get the lead but just couldn’t get over the hump at the end.”
Redwood shot 63 percent inside the paint and scored 19 points on turnovers.
Luverne players struggled to get inside shots to fall, and they made only six of 17 beyond the three-point line.
Junior Gavin DeBeer led Luverne with 19 points. He also had three rebounds, four assists and one steal.
Senior Gannon Ahrendt posted 15 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two steals in his final game for Luverne.
Sophomore Carter Sehr made 12 points, had five rebounds and one steal.
Senior Marcus Feit added six points, two rebounds and three steals for Luverne.
Senior Riley Sneller contributed five points.
Senior Tyson Cowell made five points and had three rebounds, two assists, two steals and one blocked shot.
“I was really proud of how this team developed throughout the year,” Sichmeller said.
“The seniors provided great leadership all year and they were great role models for our younger players.”
Luverne finished its 2022-23 regular season with a record of 13-11 and a Big South West Conference record of 5-6.

Rock County Commissioners
meet Feb. 7
Herreid Board Room          9:00 A.M.
Rock County Courthouse Feb. 7, 2023
The meeting was called to order by Chair Thompson with Commissioners Overgaard, Williamson, Burger and Reisch present. Also in attendance were County Attorney Jeff Haubrich and Deputy Administrator Susan Skattum and Mavis Fodness.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by those in attendance.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the February 07, 2023, County Board agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Williamson, to approve the January 17, 2023 County Board minutes, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Overgaard, seconded by Reisch, to approve the consent agenda, declared carried on a voice vote.
1.Safe Assure Renewal - $7,382.68; service contract agreement for safety training and compliance.
Adam Buss, New York Life Insurance Company Registered Representative, informed the County Board of a variety of benefits to offer to Rock County employees to include a whole life insurance option; Mr. Buss requested the opportunity to give Rock County a quote. After considerable discussion, the request was tabled.
Ashley Kurtz, Auditor/Treasurer presented the claims and per diems of $900.00; motion by Overgaard, seconded by Burger, to approve the claims and per diems, declared carried on a voice vote. A complete listing of the claims is available upon request at the Auditor/Treasurer's office. 
FEBRUARY 7, 2023 CLAIMS OVER $2,000
A & B BUSINESS INC $2,849.60 
AMC / MACA               7,875.00 
CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC           10,000.00 
ELLIS & EASTERN           13,912.50 
ERICKSON ENGINEERING           10,050.50 
HOWES OIL CO               3,961.50 
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC               3,321.66 
LUVERNE/CITY OF           29,558.37 
MORRIS ELECTRONICS           10,076.30 
MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC               6,825.00 
NOBLES COUNTY AUDITOR-TREASURER               5,580.00 
PLUM CREEK LIBRARY SYSTEM               3,250.00 
PRODUCTIVITY PLUS ACCOUNT               4,740.36 
REVIZE LLC               2,200.00 
ROCK COUNTY OPPORTUNITIES               3,251.37 
RURAL MN ENERGY BOARD               2,500.00 
SAFEASSURE CONSULTANTS INC               7,382.68 
SHORT-ELLIOTT-HENDRICKSON, INC               4,270.29 
SOUTHWEST HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES           34,600.98 
STAPLES ENTERPRISES INC               4,717.26 
SW REGIONAL SOLID WASTE COMMISSION             2,500.00 
TRANSOURCE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT INC               4,184.17 
WIDSETH SMITH NOLTING & ASSOC, INC           10,014.00 
ZIEGLER INC           37,246.07 
87 PAYMENTS LESS THAN $2,000           36,740.73 
     TOTAL               $261,608.34 
The County Board was in receipt of the Fund Balance report which reflected the last settlement of the 2022 property tax collection, and bond payments for Northland Securities. Motion by Reisch, seconded by Thompson, to approve the Fund Balance, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board was in receipt of a Gravel Tax Collection & Distribution report for Y2022; the total collected for 2022 was $186,532.23, an increase of twenty-eight percent from 2021. The gravel tax revenue was distributed as follows:
Road & Bridge 75,312.44
Special Reserve Fund 26,580.85
Admin Fees   9,326.50
Townships 75,312.44
 
The County Board was in receipt of a year to date report identifying how Rock County has spent their $1,809,330 in ARPA Funds and $50,000 in Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Funds; distribution is as follows:
Rock County Ag Society Fair COVID Expenses 41,074.00
Alliance Communications Fiber Construction 31,600.00
Rock County Ag Society State Contribution 81,686.00
Service Master Recovery Management Duct Cleaning 62,563.20
City of Hills Initial Allocation 100,000.00
City of Beaver Creek Initial Allocation 18,538.00
City of Beaver Creek Initial Allocation 81,462.00
City of Steen Initial Allocation 100,000.00
Sanford Luverne Medical Center Power Lift 42,402.05
City of Magnolia Initial Allocation 100,000.00
City of Hardwick Initial Allocation 100,000.00
City of Kenneth Initial Allocation 100,000.00
Generations Room Rental 325.00
Rock County EDA Initial Allocation 50,000.00
Rock County EDA Initial Allocation 25,000.00
City of Hills Initial Allocation 100,000.00
City of Luverne Initial Allocation 100,000.00
*Rock County Rural Water Application pending 100,000.00
*Lincoln Pipestone Rural Water Application pending 100,000.00
Remaining Balance ARPA 474,679.75
 
The Auditor/Treasurer requested approval to re-issue lost warrant #10214, payable to Lewis & Clark for the amount of $13,354.27; motion by Reisch, seconded by Williamson, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
The Auditor/Treasurer led a discussion regarding election voting options and whether or not to eliminate the mail ballot process; precincts would replace the mail ballot process with a designated polling place for each precinct, equipped with electronic ballot machines and judges. The Auditor/Treasurer also identified how precinct locations can be shared, along with election judges, but rosters and ballots may be an issue at a shared location. Before any changes are implemented, it was determined to schedule a meeting for townships and small city officials to attend to determine if any changes need to be made.
Mark Sehr, Engineer, requested to approve Resolution No. 03-23, a bridge priority listing for replacement or major rehabilitation and authorizing MnDOT to release funds from with the Town Bridge Account or the State Transportation Fund. Motion by Burger, seconded by Overgaard, to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
The County Board reviewed a previous request from the City of Luverne for a contribution of $1,000,000 for the proposed daycare building renovation project. Motion by Reisch, to pledge $450,000 of the county’s ARPA funds to the Daycare project; Commissioner Thompson seconded the motion and called for a roll call vote with Commissioners Thompson and Reisch voting aye and Commissioners Williamson, Overgaard and Burger voting nay; motion failed. Additional conversation followed resulting in a motion by Commissioner Overgaard to pledge $250,000 payable immediately and an additional $200,000 contingent on the fundraising campaign which will determine whether or not the project will move forward. Commissioner Reisch seconded by motion and a roll call vote was taken with Commissioners Overgaard, Reisch and Thompson voting aye and Commissioners Williamson and Burger voting nay; motion was declared carried.
The Administrator presented an update regarding repair to be made to the Terrace and Tunnel structures stating that the Engineer’s work is complete and that the project will go to bid this spring.
The Administrator also provided updates on the following building projects:
•HVAC at Human Services Building – the timeline is scheduled for April – July where SWHHS and Extension staff will vacate the building and move the TCI/Tri State building across the street; RNCC will assist with moving. A lease agreement with the City of Luverne is forthcoming.
•Chiller at the Courthouse and Library – scheduled for September
The County Board was in receipt price quote from Johnson Controls Inc totaling 17,067.00 for repairs and replacement of boiler at the Library building; motion by Reisch, seconded by Thompson to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.  
The County Board discussed the appointment of a representative to the Regional Trails Group; it was determined that Commissioner Thompson would fill that role.
The Administrator presented a 3-year service contract from David Drowns Associates to provide ongoing maintenance for classification and compensation systems at Rock County. The ongoing maintenance efforts will ensure that Rock County stays relatively current with the market and compensation. The annual cost of the contract is $11,475. Motion by Reisch, seconded by Overgaard to approve, declared carried on a voice vote.
Motion by Burger, seconded by Williamson, to approve the Southwest Adult Mental Health Consortium Fiscal Host Master Agreement, declared carried on a voice vote. The Southwest Adult Mental Health Consortium is an 18-county joint powers agreement with Des Moines Valley serving as the fiscal host.
The Administrator discussed legislative issues and the impact:  
•Family Paid Leave – a .7% payroll tax, is expected to pass; impact will be if the tax is paid by the employer or split between the employer and employee
•Juneteenth/June 13 Holiday – passed and is a state and federal holiday
•County Program Aid (CPA) – adjustments are proposed to the funding formula which may result in additional funds
•Cannabis – still being addressed
Commissioner Williamson stated that he attended the following meetings/events: Rock Nobles Cattlemen’s Banquet, Beaver Creek Township.
Commissioner Reisch stated that he attended the following meetings/events: Rock Nobles Cattlemen’s Banquet, Liaison, Southwest Minnesota Opportunity Council. 
Commissioner Overgaard stated that he attended the following meetings/events: Hardwick Economic Development, Solid Waste, Rural Energy, Liaison, Rock Nobles Cattlemen’s Banquet.
Commissioner Burger stated that he attended the following meetings/events: Rock Nobles Cattlemen’s Banquet
Commissioner Thompson stated that she attended the following meetings/events: Plum Creek Library, Southwest Health & Human Services, ACE, Rock Nobles Cattlemen’s Banquet.
With no further business to come before the County Board, the meeting was declared adjourned.
(03-09)

City of Luverne Board of
Appeals and Adjustments sets public hearing for March 20
Notice of Public Hearig for a Variance
to the City of Luverne Zoning Ordinance
NOTICTE IS HEREBY GIVEN, by the City of Luverne Board of Appeals and Adjustments that a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers located in the City Offices Building, 305 East Luverne Street, Luverne, Minnesota, commencing at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023. The purpose of the hearing is to make a ruling on a requested variance by Vance and Rebecca Walgrave, to City Code Section 153.151 for allowable free-standing sign area, 924 South Kniss (20-0610-000) City of Luverne, Minnesota.
All persons wishing to be heard in favor of or in opposition to the variance request should be present at the hearing or present written comments prior thereto to the Building/Zoning Official.  Anyone needing reasonable accommodations or an interpreter should contact the City Clerk’s Office, 305 East Luverne Street, Luverne, MN. (507) 449-9898.
By order of the City of Luverne Board of Appeals and Adjustments, Luverne, Minnesota, this 9th day of March, 2023.
Jessica Mead
City Clerk
(03-09)

Mortgage foreclosure sale set for Feb. 23, 2023 
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE
THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage:
Mortgagor: Mannuel Olson, A Single Person
Mortgagee: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as mortgagee, as 
nominee for Reliabank Dakota, its successors and assigns
Dated: September 25, 2018
Recorded: September 27, 2018
Rock County Recorder Document No. 193501
Assigned To: Citizens Bank, N.A.
Dated: October 14, 2020
Recorded: October 15, 2020
Rock County Recorder Document No. 198166
Transaction Agent: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc.
Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: 101134900000029609
Lender or Broker: Reliabank Dakota, a Corporation
Residential Mortgage Servicer: Citizens Bank
Mortgage Originator: Reliabank Dakota, a Corporation
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:  LOT 2 IN BLOCK 2 IN AUDITOR'S PLAT NO. 2 IN THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 2 IN TOWNSHIP 102 NORTH OF RANGE 45 WEST OF THE 5TH PM, ROCK COUNTY, MINNESOTA. 
This is Abstract Property.
TAX PARCEL NO.:  20-0215-000
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
728 N Estey St
Luverne, MN 56156
COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED:  Rock
ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $85,877.00
AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $102,709.00
That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;
PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows:
DATE AND TIME OF SALE: February 23, 2023, 10:00 A.M.
PLACE OF SALE: Lobby of Rock County Law Enforcement Center, 1000 N Blue 
Mound Ave, Luverne, MN
to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys' fees allowed by law subject to redemption within 6 Months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.
DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is  August 23, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.  
MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:  NONE
THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.
 
Dated: December 21, 2022
 
Citizens Bank, N.A., Assignee of Mortgagee
By: HALLIDAY, WATKINS & MANN, P.C.
Attorneys for:
Citizens Bank, N.A., Assignee of Mortgagee
1333 Northland Drive, Suite 205
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
801-355-2886
651-228-1753 (fax)
 
THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.  ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
MN21097.
(12-29, 01-05, 01-12, 01-19, 01-26, 02-02)
 
 
Notice of postponement of mortgage foreclosure sale
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the above Mortgage Foreclosure Sale is hereby postponed to March 15, 2023, at 10 a.m., Lobby at Rock County Law Enforcement Center, 1000 N. Blue Mound Ave., Luverne, MN in said County and State.
 
Dated: February 28, 2023
 
By: Halliday, Watkins & Mann, P.C.
Attorneys for:
Citizens Bank, N.A., Assignee of Mortagee
1333 Northland Drive, Suite 205
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
801-355-2886
MN21097
(03-09)

ISD #2184 School Board
meets Jan. 26 
MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF 
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2184, 
ROCK COUNTY, LUVERNE, MINNESOTA  
A regular meeting of the Board of Education, ISD #2184, was held in the
District Office on January 26, 2023, at 7:00 p.m.
The following members were present:  Michael DeBates, Ryan DeBates, Eric 
Hartman, Tim Jarchow, Zach Nolz, Randy Sasker, and David Wrigg. Also present:  Craig 
Oftedahl, Tyler Reisch, Jason Phelps, Stacy Gillette, Becky Rahm, Matt Knips,
Cory Schmuck, Averill Sehr, Mavis Fodness - Rock County Star Herald,
and via zoom Justin McGraw.  
Chairperson Eric Hartman opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Michael DeBates, Eric Hartman, Zach Nolz, and Randy Sasker completed the Oath of Office. It was noted there is an addendum to the agenda.  Motion made by Jarchow, second by Wrigg, to approve the agenda with the addendum.  Motion unanimously carried.
Administrative reports were given. 
Motion by Ryan DeBates, second by Tim Jarchow, to approve the December 22, 2022, school board meeting minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Tim Jarchow, to accept the
following donations:
Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith, PC - $50 for Robotics
Loosbrock Electrical Construction - $250 for Robotics
Papik Motors - $305 for Robotics
Dewild, Grant, Reckert Engineering - $1,000 for Robotics
Millwrights & Machinery Erectors - $350 for Robotics
Darold and Helen Laabs - $500 for Elementary Media Center
American Legion Post 478 - Hardwick - $1,000 for Robotics
I & S Group - $350 for Robotics
Viking Electric - $100 for Robotics
JSA Consulting - $100 for Robotics
Skattum Confinement Systems - $100 for Robotics
Cattnach Insurance Agency - $100 for Robotics
All State Realty - $75 for Robotics
Donors Choose - Clean Up Do Our Part Supplies for Molly Carbonneau’s
Classroom
Motion unanimously carried.
Election of officers was conducted. Eric Hartman nominated Tim
Jarchow as Chairperson. Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by David Wrigg, to approve Tim Jarchow as Chairperson. Motion unanimously carried.Chairperson Jarchow took over the meeting. Tim Jarchow
nominated Eric Hartman as Vice-Chairperson. Motion made by David Wrigg,
second by Zach Nolz, to approve Eric Hartman as Vice-
Chairperson. Motion unanimously carried. Eric Hartman nominated David Wrigg as Clerk. Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Randy Sasker, to approve
David Wrigg as Clerk. Motion unanimously carried. Eric Hartman nominated Michael DeBates as Treasurer. Motion made by Zach Nolz, second by Eric Hartman, to approve Michael DeBates as Treasurer.
Motion unanimously carried.
Matt Knips from Dewild, Grant and Reckert Engineering reviewed
the proposed parking lots project with the School Board. It was noted that
information and discussion had been held at a November meeting. The project is divided into 4 parcels - Elementary bus parking lot, Bus garage parking lot, South
West student/staff parking lot and South East student/staff parking lot. Estimated cost for all four projects is $1,851,000.00. The cost estimate is for concrete parking lots. It was recommended that the School Board set a base bid for the Elementary bus parking lot and the Bus Garage parking lot with alternate bids for each of the student/staff parking lots. This will give the School Board a little flexibility depending on how the bids are priced. Motion made by Randy Sasker, second by Eric Hartman, to call for bids for the parking lot projects with discussion on bids received at the February 23 school board meeting. 
Motion unanimously carried.
Justin McGraw with Conway, Deuth and Schmiessing, PLLP, reviewed the
2021-2022 Fiscal Year Audit Report with the School Board members via zoom. The School District general fund expenditures did exceed the general fund revenues as planned.  The School District’s expenditures will exceed revenues again in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, but will taper off after those planned projects are completed. The Food Service fund recovered from the 2020-2021 fiscal year deficit and now has a positive fund balance. The Community Service Fund had a slight decrease in fund balance.
Fund balances as of June 30, 2022, were noted as follows: General
Fund - $9,662,500; Food Service Fund - $98,750; Community Service
Fund - $134,011; for a grand total of $9,895,261. Motion made by Ryan
DeBates, second by Eric Hartman, to accept the Fiscal Year 2021-2022
Audit Report as presented. Motion unanimously carried.
Business Manager Tyler Reisch reviewed the school district and student
activity bills. Motion made by Michael DeBates, second by Zach Nolz, to approve 
payment of the bills as presented in the amount $3,236,367.21.
Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Ryan DeBates, to receive the Student
Activity report showing the balances as of December 31, 2022. Motion unanimously
carried.
The proposed Committee Assignments were reviewed. Motion made by
Eric Hartman, second by Randy Sasker, to approve the committee assignments
as presented. Motion unanimously carried.  
Motion made by Zach Nolz, second by David Wrigg, to approve the following:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCTIONS IN PROGRAMS AND POSITIONS AND REASONS THEREFORE
WHEREAS, the financial condition of the School District dictates
that the School Board must reduce expenditures, and,
WHEREAS, there has been a reduction in student enrollment, and
WHEREAS, this (reduction of expenditures) and (decrease in student
enrollment) must include discontinuance of positions and discontinuance
or curtailment of programs, and,
WHEREAS, a determination must be made as to which teachers’ contract must be terminated and not renewed and which teachers may be placed on unrequested leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits in effecting discontinuance of positions;
BE IT RESOLVED, by the School Board of Independent School
District No. 2184, as follows:
That the School Board hereby directs the Superintendent of Schools and
administration to consider the discontinuance of programs or positions (to
effectuate economies in the School District and reduce expenditures) and, (as a result of reduction in enrollment), make recommendations to the School Board for discontinuance of programs, curtailment of programs, discontinuance of positions or
curtailment of positions. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Zach Nolz, to approve the custodial seniority list as presented.  Motion unanimously carried.  Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Eric Hartman, to approve the Paraprofessional/Food Service/Administrative Assistant seniority list as presented.  Motion unanimously carried.  Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by David Wrigg, to approve the Alternative School seniority list as presented.  Motion unanimously carried.  Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by David Wrigg, to approve the ECFE/Learning Readiness/Discovery Time seniority list as presented. Motion unanimously carried.  Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Zach Nolz to approve the preliminary licensed staff seniority list as presented.  This will be posted for staff to review for 30 days. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Zach Nolz, to accept the resignation of Olga Bly as Food Service Worker effective January 12, 2023.  Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by David Wrigg, to
accept the resignation of Angela Sneller, Elementary Administrative Assistant,
effective January 27, 2023. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Ryan DeBates, second by Eric Hartman, to approve
the hiring of Sara Gorter as Speech-Language Pathologist beginning with
the 2023-2024 school year. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Michael DeBates, second by Zach Nolz, to
accept the resignation of Danielle Watts-Boll as Paraprofessional effective
February 6, 2023. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Zach Nolz, to approve the hiring of Nathan Rud as Head Boys Tennis coach. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by Ryan DeBates, to accept
the resignation of Meegan Gyberg as Paraprofessional effective
February 8, 2023. Motion unanimously carried.
Motion made by David Wrigg, second by Zach Nolz, to approve the hiring of Bergin Flom as Assistant Gymnastics coach for the remaining five weeks of the season due to Chris Nowatzki’s medical issues. Motion unanimously carried.
Committee reports were given. Eric Hartman reported on the Agriculture Scholarship committee meeting. They awarded four scholarships for a total of $4,000. Tim Jarchow reported the Staff Development committee met to finalize plans for the January 16 inservice. Those members who attended the Minnesota School Board Association convention felt it was a very worthwhile convention.  
The upcoming meeting dates were reviewed. Motion made by Eric Hartman, second by David Wrigg, to adjourn the meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
Dated: January 26, 2023

H-BC School Board 
meets Feb. 13
Hills-Beaver Creek Dist. 671
Minutes
Feb. 13, 2023
The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board met for its semi-monthly meeting at 7:01 p.m. in the H-BC Secondary School Board room, 301 N Summit Ave, Hills, MN.
Board members and Administration present were Bosch, Gehrke, Harnack, Helgeson, Rauk, Rozeboom and Uittenbogaard. Superintendent Holthaus, Principal Kellenberger, and Business Manager Rozeboom were also in attendance.
Motion by Rozeboom, second by Harnack, and carried to approve the agenda.
No Visitors.
PATRIOT PRIDE:
-9th Grade Boys Basketball Red Rock Conference Tournament
Champions!
-School Board Recognition Month
-Mock Trial Final Competition 2/10
-Riley Tatge MVP of the Dakota Classic Basketball Tournament
-8th Grade Girls Basketball Red Rock Conference Tournament Champions!
Committee Reports/Updates:
-Staff Development/TAB- 2/1
-Community Education Meeting 2/7
-Personnel/Finance Meeting - after board meeting 2/13
-MSHSL Meeting 2/15
Motion by Bosch, second by Harnack, and carried to approve
Consent Agenda:
-Minutes—1/23/2023 and 2/6/2023
-Bills
-Imprest Cash Reports 2/1/2023 and 2/13/2023
-Assign Arielle Larson as Part Time Secondary Paraprofessional.
Motion by Rozeboom, second by Uittenbogaard, and carried to approve
Resolution Establishing an Absentee Ballot Board for Special Election on April 11, 2023.
Motion by Rauk, second by Harnack, and carried to approve offering the Drug Abuse Resistance Education to 5th graders for the remainder of the school year.
Motion by Bosch, second by Helgeson, and carried to approve Donation Resolution:
-$4,714 from Luverne Area Community Foundation for Elementary School
Classroom Libraries
-$20 from Blackbaud Giving Fund for Elementary Student Council
-$20 from Blackbaud Giving Fund for Secondary Student Council
DISTRICT NON-ACTION ITEMS:
•Secondary Principal Report
•Superintendent/Elementary Principal Report
•Legislative Update - Rozeboom
AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Regular Board Meeting, Monday, February 27
Regular Board Meeting, Monday, March 13
ENTER CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Rozeboom, second by Harnack, and carried to approve entering closed session for the purposes of developing or considering offers or counteroffers for the purchase or sale of real property, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05, subdivision 3(c)(3). The real property is described as:
The East half (E 1/2) of the Southwest quarter (SW 1/4) of the
Northeast quarter NE 1/4) of Sec. 28, TWP 102 Range 46 West of
the 5th P.M.; [contains approximately 20 acres]
All of Block Twenty (20) and the following lots in Block Twenty-nine (29): all of Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, the South 40.5 feet of Lot 8, all of Lots 12, 13, 14, First Addition, City of Beaver Creek, Minnesota, [contains approximately 5.68 acres]
Blocks ten (10) and (19), Original Plat, City of Beaver Creek,
Minnesota [contains approximately 4.96 acres]
City of Beaver Creek First Addition Lots 5 Thru 12 Block 23 & All of Blocks
24, 25 & 26
City of Beaver Creek Crawford’s Addition Blocks 3-4-5-& 6
City of Beaver Creek Outlot 6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14
RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Bosch, second by Rozeboom, and carried to approve
adjournment of meeting.
Time of Adjournment: 8:07 p.m.
Tamara Rauk, Clerk
(03-09)