Hills-Beaver Creek Dist. 671Minutes4-26-04The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board met for its semimonthly meeting at 7:30 pm in the library in Hills. Board members present were DeBoer, Larson, Boeve, Esselink, Leuthold, and Baker. Harnack was absent. Superintendent Deragisch was also in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman Esselink. Vice Chairman Esselink recognized Jolene Farley of The Crescent as the only visitor to the meeting. Patriot Pride: Congratulations to the Junior class and their parents for successful Prom and After Prom activities Parents new to the area were impressed with the H-BC elementary & staff and plan to move into the districtElementary report was given by Mr. HolthausHigh School report was presented by Superintendent Deragisch.The minutes of the last meeting were approved as sent out. Motion by Leuthold, second by Baker, and carried to have one school board meeting in July. Summer board meetings were set for the following dates: May 10th & 24th July 12th June 14th & 28th August 9th & 23rdDiscussion was held concerning the school board staff development goals for 2004-05.Motion by DeBoer, second by Leuthold, and carried to pay the outstanding 1999-2001 Special Ed bill of $55,864.49 to Luverne Public School District.Motion by Boeve, second by Larson, and carried to end the last day of school on May 28, 2004 at 11:00 am for the high school and 11:15 am for the elementary.Discussion was held on the following topics: Potential cuts for 2004-05Information regarding operating referendums from area schoolsLegislative update was given by Esselink. Dates to Remember: May 10 School Board meetingMeeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.Ann Boeve, Clerk(5-13)