Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Unit 40 Board of Education held their regular meeting Monday evening, with lots of special guests.
There were 2 presentations to start the meeting. One from South Side second graders, who talked about upcoming events at South Side school. The second was by Effingham High School students (Abigail Cochran, Scarlette Sorling, and Kendyll Schoonover) who presented their project of a survey from students on how Effingham School District has provided options to help students’ mental health. Their survey showed that most students do struggle with their mental health, and some think there should be more resources available to help. There was also a consensus that more staff is needed to help keep up with the demand. Superintendent Johnson thanked the students for conducting this survey and presenting it to the Board, stating that feedback is always welcome. He said the more engagement between students and staff, the better access they can provide while still keeping the process as private as possible.
Effingham High School government students also stayed to watch the meeting to learn about local government.
The board went through the consent agenda and moved to talk about new business. The Board:
- Approved IESA Membership Renewal
- Approved Catastrophic and Voluntary Student Accident Insurance Renewal
- Approval to Purchase One Van from Northside Ford for Driver’s Education
- Approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Effingham and Effingham Unit #40 Schools
- Approved Agreement with Bushue Human Resources (They will also help with updates to the District Handbook)
- Approved Purchase a New Floor Scrubber for EJHS
The Board also announced their recent personnel moves:
EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40 | |
April 22, 2024 Regular Board Meeting | |
PERSONNEL | |
EMPLOYMENT: | |
Chloe Larimore | General Education Teacher @ SS for the 2024-25 school year |
DeAnna Bowlin | General Education Teacher @ SS for the 2024-25 school year |
Brooke Overbeck | Paraprofessional for the 2024-25 school year |
Heather Batson | LBS1 Teacher for the 2024-25 school year |
Lexie Boggs | LBS1 Teacher for the 2024-25 school year |
AJ Lybarger, Andrew Lotz, Braden Verdeyen | Summer Maintenance |
Megan Adkins, Jason Eirhart, Katrina Eirhart, Jared Hammer, Andrew Donaldson, Landon Wright, Kyle Webb, Braden Kiser, Sean Mahaffey, Lindsey Storm | Summer Technology |
Missy Donaldson, Karla
Greenwood, Jennifer Hall, Christin Hartke, Amy Hewing, Shanna Lewis, Erica McNeely, Angie Moeller, Jeni Phillips, Nita Romack, Joy Rubin, Kristen Runde, Elizabeth Russell, Denice Tarin, Delaney VanDoren, Abra Woomer |
K-5 Summer Bridge Teachers |
Diane Arnold, Diana Brown, Ronda Flowers, Pam Freeman, Darlene Krietemeyer, Glynnis Leftwich, Ana Macias, Lisa Miller, Lisa Probst, Brandy Simmons | K-5 Summer Bridge Paraprofessionals |
Kristy Rutledge | K-5 Summer Bridge Secretary |
Courtney Mathews, Erica McNeely, Jim Whittier | Summer ESL Staff |
Lisa Beck, Jill Feldhake,
Stephanie Mitchell, JaLana Robison, Shayna Scott |
JH Summer School |
Becky Daugherty, Rene Green | ESY LBS1 Teacher |
Jenny Castillo, Emily Lotz | ESY SLP |
Angie Dust, Amy Wernsing, Allison Bowen, April Hardiek, Katherine Batley, Barbara Jamison, Kristi Lee, Seth Hinson, Diana Brown | ESY Paraprofessionals |
Mackenzie Koester | Nurse Paraprofessional |
APPOINTMENT: | |
Megan Tylka | HS Student Council |
Sarah Wyckoff | HS Scholar Bowl, HS Sr Class Sponsor |
Sidney Donaldson | HS Yearbook |
Tracie Riley | HS Drama Club, HS Spring Musical, HS Fall Play |
Melissa Habing | HS Asst Scholar Bowl, HS Jr Class Sponsor |
Jean Cornell | HS Community Service Hours Coordinator, HS Jr Prom Sponsor |
Jackie Haarmann | HS FHA (FACS) Sponsor, HS Pep Club |
Norene Ault | HS Soph Class Sponsor |
Ty Totten | HS Fresh Class Sponsor |
Becky Wilson | JH Co Student Council |
Lynsie Hoffman | JH Co Student Council |
Stephanie Mitchell | JH Yearbook |
Jeni Phillips | JH Literary |
Stacey Walk | JH Asst Scholar Bowl |
Donna Walls | JH Drama |
Haley Brown | JH Mustang Outreach |
TRANSFER: | |
Angie Byers | Secretary @ EJHS |
LEAVE OF ABSENCE: | |
Jeffery Habing | LOA |
Josie Westendorf | FMLA |
Janelle Schuette | FMLA |
Elizabeth Budde | LOA |
Katie Beckman | FMLA |
April Karpus-Weddle | FMLA |
RESIGNATION: | |
Miranda Burk | Paraprofessional @ EJHS |
Amy Donaldson | Secretary @ EJHS |
Tommy O’Brien | Health/PE Teacher @ EJHS & Asst Track Coach @ EHS – August 2024 |
Natalie Boldt | Teacher Assistant @ Little Hearts Early Childhood Center |
Delaney VanDoren | Teacher @ South Side – August 2024 |
Stephanie Mitchell | JH Scholastic Bowl Coach end 23-24 school year |
RETIREMENT: | |
Angela Denoyer | End of the 2026-2027 school year |
Jeff Schafer | End of the 2026-2027 school year |
Nicole Wear-Maloney | End of the 2026-2027 school year |
Rene Green | End of the 2026-2027 school year |
Marina Zaring | End of the 2026-2027 school year |
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