July 13, 2026 Regular Board of Education Meeting Minutes
A regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Creighton Community School District No. 13 was held on July 13,
2026, at 12:00 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 12:00 p.m. He announced that the Open Meeting Laws Act Poster was
displayed on the wall at the entrance.
Members present: Greg Kuhlman, Dixie Hanefeldt, Erik Burns, Eric Roskeland, and Josh Key. Borgmann arrived at 12:02.
Others Present: Superintendent Weber, Principal Nilson, Principal LaDeaux, and Secretary Hoffman
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roskeland moved to move the agenda. Seconded by Hanefeldt. RCV: 5-0. Borgmann absent. Motion Carried.
There was no public comment.
Reports:
A. Superintendent Weber shared that summer projects are moving along. The old route bus was destroyed and we
will be receiving a check for $33,000 for the Clean Diesel grant.
B. Elementary Principal LaDeaux stated that the DIBELS training was very good. She also shared upcoming events
for the first couple months of school.
C. Principal Nilson reviewed results from the LifeTrack surveys given to seniors.
D. There was no president’s report.
E. There were no committee reports.
F. McDowell thank you's were read from Jordyn Coutts, Deric Sayers and Ethan Kuhl.
The consent agenda consisted of the monthly financial reports, bills, June minutes, and approval of two staff MacBook
Pro devices. Burns moved to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Borgmann. RCV: 6-0. Motion Carried.
Discussion/Action Items:
A. Key moved to approve the Amplify DIBELS 8 five year quote for $11,816.12. Seconded by Kuhlman. RCV: 6-0.
Motion Carried.
B. Burns moved to approve the purchase of the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica for $22,995 from Creighton Auto. Seconded
by Hanefeldt. RCV: 6-0. Motion Carried
C. Key moved to trade in 2014 gray Ford E350 van to Creighton Auto for $4,000. Seconded by Borgmann. RCV: 6-
0. Motion Carried.
D. The board reviewed area school substitute teacher compensation. Key moved to approve substitute teacher
compensation for the 26-27 school year at $145 per day and $150 for 10+ consecutive days. Seconded by Burns.
RCV: 6-0. Motion Carried.
E. The board discussed preliminary budget information and the facility needs document. The board decided to not
go with the 7% property tax override.
F. The budget workshop is set for August 24 at 7:00 p.m. The budget hearing will be on September 28 at 6:55 p.m.
followed by a special meeting to approve the budget at 7:00 p.m.
G. Board members reviewed upcoming conferences.
At 12:52 p.m., Borgmann 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, August 10, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school
library.
Jennifer Hoffman, Secretary
