The Taylorville School Board of Education held their Regular June Meeting on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. There was discussion over construction plans at Taylorville High School, a new board treasurer was named and a district staff member announced their retirement.

Anita Brown, Director of Curriculum for Taylorville School District announced her retirement effective June 28th, 2024. Brown gave a private letter over to the board stipulating the exact reasons for her retirement, this is an exodus that Brown describes as premature.

The City of Taylorville requires the installation of water retention tanks at THS, the board considered a change order to Midwest Construction Professionals. Jacques Reynolds described the $161,265 change looks to be taken care of soon says Reynolds to keep progress moving on the high school construction. The change order was approved 7-0.

Interim Superintendent Kenneth Schwengel gave his report, speaking on a change in meeting dates and a working air conditioning in the district office.

Board Member Tom Finks, spoke on a public comment concerning the Art on a Cart program moving into North Elementary School. Finks questioned the agenda-making process and how to have a conversation about an art program in the future.

Board President, Branda Patrick placed the reasoning on previous committee meetings involving the school principal where a decision had been made regarding the art program. 

The board approved the incoming Business Manager Courtney Sharp as Board of Education Treasurer.

Both New Superintendent Brandi Bruley and Courtney Sharp were approved to be added to the district's Midland Bank and People’s Bank accounts. 

Regular meetings taking place in May were passed by the board and Wendy Dukakis gave her final treasurer's report as board treasurer, finding unanimous approval.

The meeting concluded at 8:00 p.m.