Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham Unit 40 School Board announced their recent personnel moves at their recent meeting.
| EFFINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #40 | |
| May 18, 2026 Board Meeting | |
| PERSONNEL | |
| EMPLOYMENT: | |
| Jaykob Archer | Choral Director at EHS & EJHS and HS Chorus for the 2026-27 School Year |
| Grace Renfrow | General Education Teacher at SS for the 2026-27 School Year |
| Jean Cornell | HS Yearbook Sponsor for the 2026-27 School Year |
| Erin Browne | HS Fall Play Director for the 2026-27 School Year |
| Mallory Walls | HS Drama Club Sponsor and HS Spring Musical Director for the 2026-27 School Year |
| Aaron Adams, Brooke Bayles, Tracie Beard, Ryan Ervin, Jenni Fritcher, JaLana Robison, Lisa Thompson | 21st Century Summer Program Site Supervisors |
| Brooke Bayles, Haley Brown, Darlene Coffin, Becky
Daugherty, Ryan Ervin, Jill Feldhake, Julie Flack, Karla Greenwood, Kaleena Knaus, Kammy McKenna, Erica McNeely, Autumn Peddycoart, Elizabeth Russell, Yvonne West, Brandi Wooten |
21st Century Summer Program Lead Instructors |
| Patricia Day, Stacey Hollinshead, Leslie Koester, Darlene
Krietemeyer, Brittney Lindsey, Lisa Miller, Kali Ort |
21st Century Summer Program Facilitators |
| Madilyn Garrison, Isabella Harkins-Albin, Nora Mitchell, Brennan Murbarger | 21st Century Summer Program Facilitator Assistants |
| Laura Campbell, Jaiden Olinger, Denise White | 21st Century Summer Program Food Service |
| Nathan Delks | 21st Century Summer Program Bus Driver |
| Lisa Campton | 21st Century Summer Program Bus Aide |
| RESIGNATION: | |
| Cindy Curry | 3 Hr. Cook at EJHS |
| Chelsea Wakefield | 6 Hr. Cook at EHS |
| Kelley Esker | Bus Driver |
Effingham Unit 40 School District also reported a strong financial position, with all funds balance rising by over 12% and operating funds up nearly 9%. The fiscal year ended just $263,000 below last year’s mark, keeping the district close to a balanced budget.
In student support news, the Unit 40 Foundation awarded more than $1 million in scholarships. Thirty-eight Effingham High School students were recognized at the Society for Academic Achievement banquet. The Board approved summer school partnerships with the Park District and authorized up to $75,000 for new iPads at the Early Learning Center.
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