Key votes recorded during the Effingham CUSD 40 board meeting (roll-call votes unless noted):

- Financial report and payment of bills: Approved. Motion to reimburse the impressed account $2,346.99 and pay bills totaling $918,541.30 passed (motion by Andrew; second by Brandon; roll call affirmative).

- Consent agenda: Approved (motion by Chad; second by Bridal; roll call affirmative).

- Accept FY2025 audit (financial statements only; federal single‑audit section pending): Approved (motion by Andrew; second by Erica; roll call affirmative).

- ERCF/Core Academy agreement (Unit 40 to act as fiscal administrative agent): Approved (motion by Chad; second by Erica; roll call affirmative).

- Graduation date for 2026: Set for May 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (motion by Erica; second by Brandon; roll call affirmative).

- Accept 2025 Illinois report card data as presented: Approved (motion by Andrew; second by Desha; roll call affirmative).

- Authorize borrowing $1,394,109 from Midland States Bank for nine buses and authorize Andrew D. Johnson to sign loan documents as treasurer: Approved (motion by Erica; second by Desha; roll call affirmative).

- Purchase 2026 Kubota zero-turn mower from Barnes Equipment for $19,479.26: Approved (motion by Brandon; second by Dasha; roll call affirmative).

- Adopt recommended courses for 2026–27 (environmental science with college credit, public service and safety careers, music and American history, and early childhood care and education): Approved (motion by Erica; second by Brandon; roll call affirmative).

- Motion to enter closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, student disciplinary cases and litigation matters: Approved (motion by Andrew; second by Chad; roll call affirmative).

These votes were recorded by roll call in the public meeting minutes.