The Taylorville CUSD #3 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 12th, due to Veterans’ Day the day prior. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. with time for public visitors to address the board. Communications for the evening will include a report on the Illinois State Board of Education’s official ‘Summative Designation.’

The consent agenda features approval of minutes from the October 14th meeting, financial claims, the treasurer’s report, and considerations involving overnight trips, personnel, and facility usage requests. Several presentations are planned, including a three-year budget forecast, a review of the district’s tax levy and operational fund balance, a state assessment report, and a presentation from Dimond Insurance.

Under new business, board members will consider fund balance requirements and disclosure of cash reserves ahead of the tax levy adoption process. Additional agenda items include a reminder of the upcoming superintendent evaluation, review of the proposed tax levy, and a motion to set the annual tax levy hearing for Tuesday, December 9th, at 5:45 p.m. The board will also review a resolution authorizing $983,500 in taxable general obligation limited tax school bonds to help increase the district’s working cash fund.

Other topics include approval of a state maintenance grant application for roof work at the Taylorville High School West Gymnasium and renewal of the district’s workers compensation insurance.

Stay tuned to Regional Radio News for updates following the conclusion of Wednesday night’s meeting.