Taylorville School Board held their regular April meeting Tuesday night. 

The board reviewed communications, approved the minutes for March, and reviewed the approval of CLAIMS.

In her report, Board Treasurer Wendy Dulakis says the board will not amend the budget this year.

Superintendent Dr. Chris Dougherty announced a number of pending hirings for the 2023-2024 school year as part of the Consent Agenda. 

The Consent Agenda passed 5-2. Board members Brenda Patrick and Jennifer Dammerman voted no. Assistant High School Principal Steve Keller updated the board on potential changes to the Student Disciplinary Code and Handbook. 

The board also approved two motions involving grants. The first involved the COPS safety program, which could award the district up to $500,000 to update its security systems. 

The Supplemental Child Nutrition Program granted the district enough money to purchase a new stove. 

The board also heard the Consolidated District Plan for how they want to use these and other grants in Fiscal Year '24.

To wrap up the meeting, Dr. Dougherty provided her Superintendent Report. She says she met with the Taylorville Police Department concerning online activity of students district-wide. 

The next school board meeting is Tuesday, May 16th.