Hills-Beaver Creek Dist. 671Minutes5-08-06The Hills-Beaver Creek School Board met for its semimonthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the library in Hills. Board members present were Leuthold, Harnack, Boeve, Esselink, Fransman and Baker. Absent was DeBoer. 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 Baker, second by Leuthold, and carried to approve the agenda with the addition of 6.6 a. Mandi Kor and b. Patti Nelson. Patriot Pride: oNurses Day Honor Lois Leenderts oAmerican Education Week May 8-12oAndrew Blank received a Superior rating at the WWG art showElementary 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 Fransman, second by Boeve, and carried to approve the bills.Motion by Baker, second by Fransman, and carried to change the June school board meeting from 6/26 to 6/29. Motion by Harnack, second by Boeve, and carried to approve Policy #611 – Home Schooling. Motion by Leuthold, second by Harnack, and carried to approve Policy #612 – Development of Parental Involvement Policies for Title I Program. Motion by Leuthold, second by Baker, and carried to hire Mandi Kor for an English contract for $30,893.00 for the 2006-07 school year. Motion by Boeve, second by Harnack, and carried to hire Patti Nelson for the band position for $29,714.00 for the 2006-07 school year.Legislation update was given by Esselink.Discussion was held on the possibility of use of a tower built on county property. Results from auction at Huron College. Dates to Remember: May 21 Baccalaureate 2:00 p.m. May 22 School Board meeting 7:30 p.m. May 24 High School Awards 7:30 p.m. May 26 Graduation 7:00 p.m.Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.Lloyd DeBoer, Clerk(6-1)