Trustees elect new leadership; Ted Lenski to lead South Burlington library board

The South Burlington Library Board of Trustees voted to approve a new leadership slate at its regular meeting, elevating Ted Lenski to board chair and confirming new trustee officers. The board approved the slate by voice vote after a motion and a second; there were no recorded dissenting votes. New trustee Brenda Elwood Withy was named treasurer as part of the slate. The change comes as Stacy (last name not specified in the transcript) steps into a chair emeritus role after nine years on the trustees. "Just 1 thank you, Stacy, for the leadership over the last years and your continuing support," Ted Lenski said after taking the gavel. Lenski said he will try to fill "big shoes" left by Stacy. Board members introduced themselves to newly seated trustees and reviewed committee assignments. Trustees were asked to join at least one of the board committees — finance, governance and nominating, or communications — and to notify leadership of their preferences ahead of the next meeting. No formal policy changes accompanied the leadership vote; the board moved next to committee reports and other business. The board scheduled routine committee membership work for the next month and asked new members to choose committee preferences so the board can finalize the committee calendar.