Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Board Votes Consent topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Effingham CUSD 40 board approves monthly financial report, contracts, materials and routine items
Summary
At its April meeting the board approved the monthly financial report and a set of routine motions including consent agenda, instructional materials purchases, fence contracts, annual auditor and membership renewals; the board also voted to enter closed session on personnel, student discipline and litigation.
The Effingham CUSD 40 Board of Education approved multiple routine and budgeted items at its April meeting, including the monthly financial report, a consent agenda of personnel and program items, instructional materials purchases, fence contracts, the district auditor appointment and several fee- and membership changes.
Votes at a glance
- Financial report (reimburse impressed account $2,771.01; payment of bills $1,172,239.97): Motion by Chad; second by Erica; roll call recorded unanimous approval on the transcript.
- Consent agenda (minutes, cafeteria report, student teachers list, summer camp schedule, surplus, etc.): Motion by Steve; second by Andrew; roll call recorded unanimous approval on the transcript.
- IESA annual membership (2025–26) — $1,715: Motion by Chad; second by Erica; approved unanimously.
- Fee schedule for 2025–26: Motion by Steve; second by Erica; approved unanimously.
- Removal of $25 Lakeland College dual‑credit fee (effective 2025–26): Motion by Andrew; second by Chad; approved unanimously.
- Intergovernmental facility use agreement with City of Effingham (in event of emergency): Motion by Andrew; second by Bridal (recorded); approved unanimously.
- Instructional materials purchase (social studies K–12 rotation, online subscriptions such as Lexia, DreamBox, IXL, and other course materials): Motion by Jane; second by Andrew; total cost discussed in packet was approximately $418,000 (transcript wording unclear on exact cents); motion approved by roll call.
- Fencing contracts (Central pond fence and Westside fence): Motion by Chad; second by Erica; awarded to Lance Stausenbrock ($26,960) and Westside Fence Company ($19,600); approved by roll call.
- Appointment of auditor Glass & Shuffet Ltd. for FY26 audit (including 133 and GATA requirements) — not to exceed $32,450: Motion by Steve; second by Andrew; approved by roll call.
- Motion to enter closed session (personnel, student discipline, litigation): Motion by Andrew; second by Erica; roll call approved.
The transcript records roll-call “Yes” votes for board members consistently during these motions; no “no” or abstention votes were recorded in the meeting segments provided. Several agenda items (capital projects and financing) were discussed but not acted on; the board deferred those to future meetings.
