District restores library operations, commits $6,000 over three years and plans community 'leave one, take one' library
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Board received a library update: restore library-management system, inventory returned books, create a community 'leave one, take one' collection in the Malt Efforts Room, and earmark $6,000 over three years plus continue an MOU with the public library for interlibrary loan access.
Speaker 2 reported on library restoration plans and community engagement efforts.
The library committee met and identified tasks to be completed in April, including reestablishing a library-management system, sorting inventory, and creating a free community library housed in the Malt Efforts Room. Speaker 2 said the committee plans to purchase books and dedicated $6,000 in the budget over the next three years for the library’s operation. "We signed on thing that we dedicate $6,000 in budget over the next 3 years, to efficient operation of the, announced library for students and community," Speaker 2 said.
The board discussed continuing an MOU with the public library to maintain interlibrary loan access and noted community offers of volunteer help and potential funding support. The district also announced a community lunch event on Wednesday, March 4, and celebrated receiving locally sourced ground beef for meal preparation—donated by a ranch and purchased from Cross C.E. Beef.
Next steps: staff and the library committee will complete inventory, implement the management system, begin purchases, and finalize MOU language with the public library.
