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Newberg Library Board advances Sherry Adkins and top in‑city scorers to in‑person interviews
Summary
The Newberg Library Board voted to advance out‑of‑city applicant Sherry Adkins to an in‑person interview and approved inviting the top six in‑city scorers for interviews; staff will notify candidates and schedule 15‑minute interview slots beginning at 6 p.m.
The Newberg Library Board voted on two motions Monday evening to move several applicants forward for in‑person interviews for upcoming library board vacancies. A motion to advance out‑of‑city applicant Sherry Adkins passed with the board recording "aye" votes and no opposition.
Board members discussed how to handle scoring: members were asked to hand scored packets to library staff Audrey Smith so staff could check math and post totals. Audrey reported she had completed scoring the out‑of‑city batch before the board read scores aloud; Adkins received the highest out‑of‑city score (reported as 98 out of 100).
The board also reviewed the in‑city applicant pool and scoring totals. The chair said 32 people initially applied and 16 completed the written portion. Members discussed but did not adopt any rule to deprioritize candidates who already serve on other city committees; they noted dual volunteer service is permitted unless a direct conflict of interest or schedule conflict arises.
After staff read the in‑city totals (examples reported by staff included Cameron 96, Barnett 93.5, Fox 101.5, Kadish 83, Lam 91.5, Maxwell 93.5), a board member moved to invite the top six in‑city scorers to in‑person interviews, in addition to the out‑of‑city candidate already advanced. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.
A board member moved and stated the motion plainly: "I motion to move forward with Sherry Atkins to the in person interviews." The motion was seconded and approved. The board later approved the slate of top in‑city candidates (motion read aloud by staff and seconded) and recorded unanimous approval.
Board members discussed interview logistics: interviews are planned to begin at 6 p.m., with roughly 15‑minute slots; the group estimated interviews could run through about 8:15 p.m. Staff said they would notify successful candidates the next day, ask them to pick times, and notify those who were not moving forward. The student commissioner seat remains vacant because no eligible applicant completed the required questions.
Before adjourning, the board agreed to include a question about the library strategic plan in the interview packet; staff confirmed the wording had been circulated and was acceptable. The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
What’s next: staff will notify invited candidates and confirm interview times; the board will hold the in‑person interview session as scheduled.
