Hills-Beaver Creek Dist. 671Minutes1-23-06The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board met for its semimonthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the library in Hills.Board members present were DeBoer, Harnack, Esselink, Leuthold, Fransman, Boeve, and Baker. Superintendent Deragisch and Principal Holthaus were also in attendance. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Esselink. Visitors to the meeting were recognized by the chairman. The only visitor was Lexi Moore of The Crescent. Motion by Leuthold, second by Fransman, and carried to approve the agenda.Patriot Pride: Paraprofessionals Amy Spykerboer, Wanda Hoyme, Barb Bos, Sherry Paulsen, Mardi Leuthold, and Mavis Schmidt for doing a fine job Billy Horsman for winning the Elementary Geography BeeThe Crescent and Star Herald article by John Rittenhouse about the gym lights and Student CouncilElementary 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 Boeve, second by Baker, and carried to pass the resolution to direct administration to make recommendations for adjustments in curriculum, programs and staff for the following year if needed. Remarks concerning the MSBA convention were given by those who attended. Blue Cross/Blue Shield overcharge settlement process was presented. Discussion was held about the 2006-07 school year start date. The board discussed changing the school board elections from odd years to even years.The board reviewed the current enrollment. For 2005-06 the elementary enrollment is 140, the high school enrollment is 162, for a total of 302.First reading of Policy 529, 530, and 532.Patriot Millworks informationDates to Remember: February 13 School Board meeting at 7:30 p.m. February 27 School Board meeting at 7:30 p.m.Agenda items for next meeting: Policy 529, 530, 532Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.Lloyd DeBoer, Clerk(2-23)