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Taylorville School Board Holds Special Meeting

The Taylorville School board met for a special board meeting at 5 PM Wednesday evening. One of the main topics of discussion was the purchase of the mental health building. This discussion has been ongoing for about a year and a half. Board member Brenda Patrick voiced some concerns especially about the condition of the roof, what that property would be used for, and just how much money it was going to cost.  The board didn’t take any action this evening but asked board members to see the property and they would make a definitive decision on what they wanted to do during the regular August board meeting. 

 

The board moved some money around to different projects. Board president Dave Driskell explained that some funds would be stuck if they kept it in the same spot. Bonds had been put in working cash but it had to be moved to other funds including Capital projects, education funds, operations, and maintenance funds, and transportation funds.

 

 

The board just wanted to make sure they didn’t tie up money into a fund they can’t touch.

 

 

The board also took some actions to protect themselves in case the Illinois State Board of Education doesn’t come down with any ruling concerning mask-wearing this fall. They signed a resolution towards being able to make their own decisions if ISBE does not make any rules about mask-wearing. Driskell says right now it’s a choice. 

 

 

The board also recognized Chris Cherry who took second place at State Track with a Silver Medal. Congratulations Chris! To view the meeting in it's entirety, click here and here.

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