02/28/2024-Library Board-Minutes-Regular
LIBRARY BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 28, 2024, 6:45 PM
LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
LIBRARY BUILDING - 501 BOLIVAR STREET, SANGER, TEXAS
CALL THE REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM
There being a quorum Board Chair Sellers called the Library Board meeting to order at 6:48
P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
Board Member, Place 1 Alex Lynn
Board Member, Chair Place 2 Suzanne Sellers
Board Member, Place 4 Libby Dorn
Board Member, Place 5 Erica Kaufman
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
Board Member, Place 3 Sherri Wood
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT:
Laura Klenke, Library Director
CITIZENS COMMENTS
No one addressed the board.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. Consideration and possible action on library board minutes from 8/15/23.
Board Member Lynn motioned to approve the August minutes.
Board Member Kaufman seconded the motion.
Voting Yea: Board Member Dorn, Board Member Sellers. The motion passes
unanimously.
2. Consideration and possible action on library board minutes from 11/29/23.
Board Member Lynn motioned to approve the November minutes.
Board Member Kaufman seconded the motion.
Voting Yea: Board Member Dorn, Board Member Sellers. The motion passes
unanimously.
LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Librarian’s Report
3. Discussion on future adult programming. Librarian Klenke explained that the Library
goal of offering two programs per age group each month. Board member Lynn
explained an interest in craft programs for example wreaths or sign painting. The
Library is trying to reach the 25 year old to 50 year old groups. The board thought that
Friday nights and Saturday late afternoons were a good time frames for this age
group. Librarian Klenke said they may entertain a survey on this topic.
ACTION ITEMS
4. Discussion on the library of things policy and possible action on library of things policy.
Board Member Lynn motioned to approve the plan as written.
Board Member Dorn seconded the motion.
Voting Yea: Board Member Kaufman, Board Member Sellers. The motion passes
unanimously.
5. Discussion and possible action on the possibility of changing the library's business hours.
Librarian Klenke discussed having low door counts on Fridays and the need for later
hours in the week. The board discussed the change in school scheduling for the
upcoming year. Discussion of an update to Library hours to the following schedule:
Monday – Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM
Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM
Sunday: CLOSED
Board member Lynn motioned to approve the suggested hours change.
Board member Dorn seconded the motion.
Voting Yea: Board Member Sellers, Board Member Kaufman. The motion passes
unanimously.
6. Discussion and possible action on adopting a local author collection policy. The board
suggested a form that would not require board approval but instead be based on
currently approved collection development policies.
Board member Lynn motioned to approve the action of the Library using a form based
on approved collection development policies.
Board member Dorn seconded the motion.
Voting Yea: Board Member Sellers, Board Member Kaufman. The motion passes
unanimously.
7. Discussion on the Excel High School Diploma Program and possible action on a timeline
for unveiling program to the public.
The Sanger Public Library has three scholarships. The present goal is to get one person
enrolled. It will take time to promote and approve applicants and establish a selection
criteria. Librarian Klenke is thinking a timeline of August and criteria include eighteen
years and up and limited to Sanger City Limits to see if we have an acceptable pool of
candidates.
Board member Kaufman motioned to approve the suggested timeline and criteria.
Board member Dorn seconded the motion.
Voting Yea: Board Member Sellers, Board Member Lynn. The motion passes
unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
No future agenda items were provided.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
No informational items were provided
ADJOURN
There being no further business, Board Member Sellers adjourned the meeting at 7:57
PM.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that a copy of this meeting notice was posted on the bulletin board at Sanger Public
Library that is readily accessible to the general public at all times and was posted on the City of
Sanger website on February 28, 2024, at 6:30 PM.
/s/ Laura Klenke
Laura Klenke, Librarian
The Library is wheelchair accessible. Request for additional accommodations or sign
interpretation or other special assistance for disabled attendees must be requested 48 hours
prior to the meeting by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 940.458.7930.