Hills-Beaver Creek Dist. 671Minutes5-10-04The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board met for its semimonthly meeting at 7:30 pm in the library in Hills. Board members present were Harnack, Larson, Leuthold, Boeve, DeBoer, Baker and Esselink. Superintendent Deragisch and Principal Holthaus were also in attendance.The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harnack. Chairman Harnack recognized as the visitors to the meeting. Jolene Farley of The Crescent, and staff member Wilma Bengtson.Patriot Pride: The high school art students Lee Jackson, Greg Van Batavia, Jessica Arp, Jessie Leenderts, Diedre VandenBussche, Aaron Aristeo, and Kelly Mulder The elementary music concert Mr. Deragisch completed his superintendent’s licenseElementary 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 Boeve, second by Esselink, and carried to participate in the Minnesota State High School League. Motion by Esselink, second by Boeve and carried to table proposed cuts until the next meeting. Motion by Leuthold, second by Baker, and carried to change the June 28 meeting to June 24th at 7:30 pm.Motion by DeBoer, second by Larson, and carried to accept the VEBA Retirement Options for retiring teachers.Motion by Esselink, second by Leuthold, and carried to reduce education program and position.Motion by DeBoer, second by Esselink, and carried to place Jil Vaughn on .5 FTE unrequested leave.Legislative update was given by Esselink. Request by New Life Celebration Church was dropped. An insurance update was given by Superintendent Deragisch.Update on teacher vacancies.Dates to Remember: May 19 Awards Night May 19 8:30 Personnel committee meeting May 23 Baccalaureate at 2:00 pm May 24 School Board meeting May 28 Graduation at 7:00 pmMeeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.Ann Boeve, Clerk(5-27)