The Taylorville CUSD #3 School Board of Education tackled two hearings before moving into the regular monthly meeting agenda. To start, the School Board presented their amended budget laying out their financial plan for the next year. Directly after, the Board reviewed the potential $15 million dollar general obligation alternate bonds, intended to improve school facilities. This item was tabled during the May meeting following concerns over the wording of how these bonds might be used by the district.

Since the last meeting, no changes were made to the budget and only the wording concerning future bond use was changed. The Board approved of the newest budget with a 7 – 0 vote.

Next, was a discussion concerning new alternate bonds. The Board heard from Kendall King, a CPA with King’s Financial in Monticello. King recommended that the Board utilize their services, to get the best possible interest rate on behalf of the district.

Taylorville School Board will move forward with the $15 million dollar general obligation alternate bonds and will consider the support of King’s Financial. No vote on their involvement was made. These bonds will have no additional impact on taxpayers, as funds are already gathered from a city-wide 1% sales tax.

The Board also voted to approve an insurance renewal with Dimond Brothers Insurance. Dan McNeeley, Executive Vice President of Sales, informed Board members that their coverage costs have remained nearly the same, without raising deductible amounts.

During public comment, Isabella Gideon, 2024 Miss Mt. Auburn, pleaded her case for additional community involvement in towns that have been added to the Taylorville School District.

The Taylorville CUSD #3 Board of Education meeting will be on July 8th, 2025.