08/08/2011-Library Board-Minutes-Regular
MINUTES-SANGER PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
August 8, 2011
Members present at the meeting were: Judie Rodgers, Elizabeth Muir, Rosene Sebastian, Mandy
Stephens, new board member Suzanne Sears, and Vicky Elieson, Library Director
Welcome New Board Members: New board member Suzanne Sears was welcomed.
Election of Officers: Officers were elected for the new year. With unanimous votes, Rosene Sebastian
was elected chairperson, Suzanne Sears was elected to be vice-chairperson, and Elizabeth Muir was
elected to the position of secretary.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 7:15 pm by newly elected chairperson, Rosene
Sebastian.
Minutes: Minutes were accepted as read from the February 2011 meeting. The May 2011 meeting was
not held as no date would allow a quorum to be present.
Library Director’s Report:
1. Summer Reading Club was a success!
2. North Texas Library Partners- Their non-profit status may help them survive despite difficult
economic times. The North Texas Library Partners administer the consortium in which
Sanger Public Library is a part.
3. Staffing- Kandyce left due to family reasons. Laura returned to work. Betsy returned to
work. She is expecting a baby in October but is scheduled to return. Lynne is scheduled to
have surgery next week then will return to work.
4. Building- The city is working to repair the A/C that is not working in the meeting room.
5. Budget- City funding will remain flat next year with no changes. No state funding (Lone Star
money) will be received next year.
6. Packet rotations- Will not receive any more packet rotations (DVD, VHS, & Audio books)
from Little Elm
7. Reported that the Friends of the Library are having their annual book sale at the Sellabration
again this year on September 10th. Any help would be appreciated.
Review changes to the Collection Development Policy: Changes were reviewed with no additional
changes made.
Discussion and possible changes to the Bulletin Board Policy: Discussed bulletin board policy and
possible changes. Judie made a motion to accept changes and the new wording to the policy and Suzanne
seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for
th
November 14, 2011. Meetings for 2012 are scheduled for the second Monday nights of February, May,
August, and November.
*Respectfully submitted, Elizabeth Muir, Library Board Secretary