The Taylorville School Board of Education met for their regular meeting on Tuesday evening. A resignation was announced for Taylorville School Board Member, Jennifer Norris, read by Board Member, Carla Mickey. Immediately following, Superintendent Brandi Bruley announced that Eric Bruder, Taylorville Junior High School Principal, will retire following the 2024-25 school year.

Board Member, Tom Finks, raised concern over the candidate for the Title 1 position while considering personnel under the consent agenda. It was a matter of confidentiality for Finks while talking about the candidate. Finks’ motion eventually carried to enter a closed session after about 5 minutes of discussion. 

Ralph Grimm, Field Services Director for the Illinois Association of School Administrators, gave a presentation for services to provide a strategic plan for the district. The board voted unanimously to meet further with Ralph Grimm, these services will be covered with grant funds.

Superintendent Brandi Bruley gave her superintendent’s report, speaking of recent teacher training, recognizing alumni on social media, and grant writing efforts in the district.

Other items approved at the meeting included:
Threat assessment system implementation manual
Cardiac emergency response plan
Updates to student handbooks
Renew current CD’s with Midland Bank

The next Taylorville School Board meeting is set for Tuesday, October 8th.