The Taylorville School Board met virtually on Monday evening for their monthly meeting. The board held a public hearing to discuss increasing the working cash bonds to increase the cash fund for the district following the budget hit from the pandemic. Business Manager Wendy Dulakis explained the process.

The resolution is set to be voted and adopted at the February meeting. 

Superintendent Dr. Chris Dougherty announced that students came back to hybrid learning today. 

IDPH is looking at reducing COVID quarantine times from 14 days to 7 days.   

The Superintendent’s Contract was extended and the Superintendent and administration team received a 3% raise to go in accordance with what was agreed upon in the executive session. Dr. Dougherty says that the school district will be receiving help for COVID relief from the Federal Government. 

The vote passed 6-0 with one abstention. The next School Board meeting is set for February 8th.