October 13, 2025 BOE Regular Meeting Minutes
A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Creighton Community School District No. 13 was held on October 13, 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. Seconded by Hanefeldt. RCV: 5-0. Burns excused.
Others Present: Superintendent Weber, Principal Nilson, Secretary Hoffman
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Key moved to move the agenda. Seconded by Hanefeldt. RCV: 5-0. Burns excused. Motion Carried.
There was no public comment.
Reports:
- Superintendent Weber shared that the negotiations committee and CTA will meet prior to November 1. We purchased a SORA-overdrive subscription in order to continue to meet Library Rule 10 requirements. The cork siding projects have been completed on the west side of the junior high section.
- Elementary Principal LaDeaux’s report included updates on safety drills, MTSS conference updates and some changes to the elementary AE2 nomination process.
- Principal Nilson updated the board on current activities. MAPS testing is almost complete for 7-12. The school improvement team met in early October to discuss our upcoming curricular goal.
- There was no president’s report.
- There were no committee reports. The American Civics committee met prior to the board meeting.
- A thank you from Darrah Wagner for the Erwin McDowell grant was read.
The consent agenda consisted of the monthly financial reports, bills, approval of the September 8th board minutes, and approval of sale of district items (old gym score table and old convection oven). Hanefeldt moved to approve the consent agenda. Seconded by Borgmann. RCV: 5-0. Burns excused. Motion Carried.
Discussion/Action Items:
- The 2026-2027 option enrollment resolution was presented. Hanefeldt moved to approve the option enrollment resolution as presented. Seconded by Roskeland. RCV: 5-0. Burns excused. Motion Carried.
- The convection ovens in the kitchen have been having issues and needing repaired quite often. Financially and functionally, we would be better off purchasing a new oven. Hanefeldt moved to purchase a new Kratos double deck electric convection oven from Central Restaurant Products for $5,549. Seconded by Borgmann. RCV: 5-0. Burns excused. Motion Carried.
- Upcoming board conferences were discussed.
At 7:17 p.m., Borgmann moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Hanefeldt. RCV: 5-0. Burns excused. Motion Carried. The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library.
Jennifer Hoffman, Secretary
