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Effingham board approves technology and transport purchases, tables handbook changes
Summary
The Effingham CUSD 40 board approved district purchases including a translation-capable Lexmark MFP ($12,795), up to $50,000 for AHS computer lab upgrades, and a lease/purchase of nine buses at $154,901 each. The board also approved payment of bills, nurse tuition assistance, IHSA membership and an iPad/laptop manual but tabled proposed handbook revisions pending attorney review.
At its regular meeting the Effingham CUSD 40 Board of Education approved a series of operational items and deferred further action on proposed handbook revisions.
Finance and routine business: Ms. Baker presented the monthly financial report, noting a net fund balance increase of 4.67% to $29,007,348.48 and operating funds of $25,516,320.26. February Education Fund revenues were listed as $838,298.01 (local), $722,766.21 (state) and $256,268.82 (federal). The board approved reimbursement of the imprest account for $2,159.16 and payment of bills totaling $702,714.71.
Technology and translation: The board authorized purchase of a Lexmark XC6153 color multifunction printer with translation capability at a cost of $12,795 paid from a teacher vacancy grant and…
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