The Taylorville Park Board met on Monday evening and terminated the Recreational Director at their monthly meeting. Jessica Franks, who has been the recreational director for the last two years, was unanimously terminated by the Park Board.  Park Board President Marlane Miller did not give a comment but did say that Franks was an "'At Will' employee, like all Park Board employees." 

Jessica Franks gave a statement to Hart Media Group, “I am disappointed in the entire boards decision and lack of transparency in their decision.  I have proudly served our community at hte Park District for almost two years and I am saddened to see things come to this.” Franks took over the recreational director position in April of 2024. 

The budget for FY2026-27 was filed. John Falduto with Sawyer Falduto Asset Management discussed finances and money markets with the Park Board. Under the pool rebuild, Marlane said that she has not heard much concerning the pool rebuild.  Evan Mitchell gave an update on the skate board park, saying that new equipment had been donated. 

Franks says the Farmers Market is ready to go and announced some updates for the concerts this summer.  

The parkboard then went into executive session where they deliberated for nearly 25 minutes before announcing the unanimous decision to terminate Franks.  Hart Media Group also learned that Park Board Member Blake Heimsness had also resigned from the park board as well. The next park board meeting is set for March 23rd.