The Taylorville CUSD #3 Board of Education met for their monthly March meeting at 6 p.m. at the District Office. The board quickly worked to approve their consent agenda before hearing about the district’s cyber security incident response plan, an Eagle Scout project proposal, and the possibilities had for the Taylorville High School Auxiliary Gym Mezzanine. Starting the meeting however was a public comment from Keith Chase, longtime music educator and choir director. Chase spoke about the lack of support shown to Taylorville schools music programs over the years. Chase will be retiring from the district and voiced his concerns about the future of these valuable programs.
Gavin Vacker, a sophomore student at Taylorville High School, brought forth his Eagle Scout project to the board. Vacker would like to install three “buddy benches” at North, Memorial, and Central Schools.
Taylorville High School Principal Matthew Hutchison, gave the board a presentation about his idea for use of the THS Auxiliary Gym Mezzanine.
In new business, the TCUSD #3 Board of Education approved several motions including:
- IHSA Annual Membership Renewal
- Declaring the network cabinet in the Pepsi Building as “surplus” for future uses
- Approval of Vacker’s Eagle Scout project
- Transfer of $50,000 from the High School Parking Lot Activity Fund to the Tommy TV
Activity Fund
- Increasing the rates charged under the Facility Usage Agreement
- Issuing of an RFQ for additional architect services acknowledging Architechnic’s role
- Approval of the updated Preschool Coordinator Job Description
- Approval of the dismissal of two educators for lack of a teaching degree as of April 15th
- Superintendents Goals for 2026
The next Taylorville CUSD #3 Board of Education meeting will be April 8th, 2025.
