December 8, 2025 Minutes
A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Creighton Community School District No. 13 was held on December
8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library.
Notice of the meeting was given in advance thereof by publication in the Knox County News, as shown by the Affidavit
of Publication attached to the minutes. Notice was also posted at the City Offices, front door of the high school, and
front door of the elementary school.
The notice of the meeting was simultaneously sent to all the members and a copy of their acknowledgment and receipt
of notice and agenda is attached to these minutes. The availability of the agenda was communicated in the advance
notice as was the notice to the members of this meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the
convened meeting was opened to the attendance of the public. The agenda for the meeting is attached and
incorporated into these minutes.
President Kuhlman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. He announced that the Open Meeting Laws Act Poster was
displayed on the wall at the entrance.
Members present: Greg Kuhlman, Josh Key, Amy Borgmann, Eric Roskeland, and Dixie Hanefeldt. Borgmann moved to
excuse Burns. RCV: 5-0. Motion Carried.
Others Present: Superintendent Weber, Principal Nilson, Secretary Hoffman
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Borgmann moved to move the agenda. Seconded by Hanefeldt. RCV: 5-0. Burns excused. Motion Carried.
There was no public comment.
Reports:
A. Superintendent Weber shared that the incumbent filing date is February 17 th , the negotiations committee met
with CTA representatives on Wednesday, and he met with Kuhlman to review the superintendent evaluation.
He has talked to a few companies to get quotes on updating playground equipment and surfacing.
B. Elementary Principal LaDeaux’s report included information on upcoming elementary events, stated that para
walkthroughs are being completed, and first round formal evaluations are done.
C. Principal Nilson congratulated the play on qualifying for state! Teachers reviewed MAPS growth at the last
inservice and winter MAPS testing is underway.
D. There was no president’s report.
E. There were no committee reports.
F. There was no correspondence.
The consent agenda consisted of the monthly financial reports, bills, approval of the November 10 board minutes and
approval of the sale of the 2009 Ford 350 XLT wheelchair lift van. Key moved to approve the consent agenda. Seconded
by Hanefeldt. RCV: 5-0. Burns excused. Motion Carried.
Discussion/Action Items:
A. President Kuhlman and Superintendent Weber had reviewed the superintendent evaluation prior to the
meeting. Key moved to approve the superintendent contract as presented. Seconded by Hanefeldt. RCV: 5-0.
Burns excused. Motion Carried.
B. Key moved to approve the review of the annual audit. Seconded by Roskeland. RCV: 5-0. Burns excused.
Motion Carried.
C. The board examined the Rule 10 Safety Plan review conducted by Craig Frerichs.
D. Superintendent Weber received quotes from three companies for a new sound system for the gym. After
speaking to all three companies and talking to several references, Superintendent Weber recommended the
Yandas quote. Key moved to approve the quote from Yandas for $35,580. Seconded by Hanefeldt. RCV: 5-0.
Burns excused. Motion Carried.
E. Four sealed bids were opened for the McDowell land lease. Kuhlman moved to accept the high bid of $305 per
acre from Tucker Timmerman. Seconded by Borgmann. RCV: 5-0. Burns excused. Motion Carried.
F. Roskeland moved to approve Hanefeldt and Keys participation at the Legislative Issues Conference on January
25 and 26. Seconded by Kuhlman. RCV: 5-0. Burns excused. Motion Carried.
At 7:41 p.m., Roskeland moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Borgmann. RCV: 5-0. Burns excused. Motion
Carried. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in
the high school library.
Jennifer Hoffman, Secretary
