Shelly Beck presented the Effingham CUSD 40 2025 Illinois report card and the board accepted the official summative designations.

Beck said the district’s four‑year graduation rate is 88.8% (rounded to 89%) and the 3–8 ELA proficiency rate is 51% (up from last year). Math proficiency for grades 3–8 was reported at 39.1%, also improved and slightly above the state average, with growth metrics rising in both subjects. At the high‑school level, ACT results showed 54.1% proficiency in ELA and roughly 39% proficiency in math; science proficiency was reported at 44.2%.

Beck noted the district’s low‑income rate changed after moving off CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) and the district now collects more complete income data; English‑language‑learner enrollment is up to roughly 6.8–6.9% and mobility is about 8%. She described expanded interventions and a stronger intervention system at Central to support student growth and credited staff for retention and data-improvement efforts.

Board members asked for clarifications about specific metrics and accepted the report card as presented. The motion to accept was carried by roll call.