February 2026 Minutes
A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Creighton Community School District No. 13 was held on February 9,
2026, 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, Dixie Hanefeldt, and Erik Burns.
Others Present: Superintendent Weber, Principal LaDeaux, and Secretary Hoffman
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Hanefeldt moved to move the agenda. Seconded by Roskeland. RCV: 6-0. Motion Carried.
There was no public comment.
Reports:
A. Superintendent Weber shared that the part for the rooftop heater is still about 3-4 weeks out. Winter Aims
Web testing has been completed with growth in both literacy and numeracy. He also gave an update on bills
currently being discussed by the Legislature.
B. Principal Nilson’s report shared that Bulldog help days will be March 2 and May 15.
C. Elementary Principal LaDeaux shared that she is working with staff to create an intervention model to be used
for 26-27 in order to create a personalized plan for each child.
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, January minutes. Approve the 26-27 elementary
principal contract for Mrs. Anna LaDeaux as presented, approve the 26-27 secondary principal contract for Mr. Ryon
Nilson as presented, approve the 26-27 business manager contract for Mrs. Jennifer Hoffman as presented, and approve
March 20, 2026 as a no school day in order to host District Speech. Burns moved to approve the consent agenda.
Seconded by Hanefeldt. RCV: 6-0. Motion Carried.
Discussion/Action Items:
A. Burns moved to approve the 26-27 classified compensation increase at $1.00 per hour and $1.00 for CAN.
Seconded by Borgmann. RCV: 6-0. Motion Carried.
B. Hanefeldt moved to approve the 26-27 ESU 1 Sped Contract as presented. Seconded by Key. RCV: 6-0. Motion
Carried.
C. There were no resignations to approve.
D. The board reviewed upcoming professional conferences.
At 7:43 p.m., Hanefeldt moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Burns. RCV: 6-0. Motion Carried. The next
regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library.
Jennifer Hoffman, Secretary
