The Taylorville School Board of Education will meet tonight, Tuesday, January 13th, at 6 p.m.. The meeting will open per usual with time for public comments. Additionally, Board members will observe moments of silence in memory of Jim DeWilde, a former Taylorville High School teacher, and Dr. David Giovagnoli, a former Board member.

Under the consent agenda, the board will consider approval of minutes from the December public hearing on the tax levy and the regular Board of Education meeting held that same evening. Board members will also review and approve claims, hear the treasurer’s report, consider overnight trip requests for boys and girls bowling teams and take action on personnel matters. A presentation from Tommy TV is scheduled during the meeting as well.

In new business, the Board will also conduct the second reading and consider adoption of their PRESS Policy update. Additional action items include consideration and approval of a Hall of Fame activity account at Taylorville High School and approval of a facility usage agreement.

Following the public portion of the meeting, the board plans to move into executive session to discuss personnel matters of specific employees, as well as the superintendent’s evaluation. The executive session may also include discussion of pending or potential litigation involving the district, as allowed under Illinois law.

More information will be available following the conclusion of tonight’s meeting.