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Adel Public Library board approves claims, welcomes two new staff and reviews emergency policy as summer programs draw large attendance
Summary
At its June 11 meeting the Adel Public Library Board approved claims including a deposit for a new digital alarm system, heard Director Trever Jayne report strong summer-program turnout (543 signed up; 730 program attendees through June 11), and reviewed an Emergency Procedures for Contagious Diseases policy; the board also discussed updating its strategic plan.
The Adel Public Library Board of Directors on June 11 approved routine claims that included a deposit for a new digital alarm system to replace a malfunctioning analog unit, a new computer for the recently hired programming specialist, and floor cushions for baby storytimes.
Board member Teresa Wichtendahl moved to approve the agenda and May minutes at the start of the meeting; Liesl Chaplin seconded the motion, which passed as recorded in the minutes. Later, Paul Nelson moved to approve the claims; Alex Loterbour seconded and the motion was recorded as "All Ayes."
Director Trever Jayne reported that, as of May 31, the library’s cumulative benchmark for the fiscal year (91.67%) and actual spending (92%) were nearly aligned. He said that with amendments to telephone (internet) and service agreement line items the library is on track to come in below the FY 2023–24 budget.
Jayne introduced two new staff to the board. Patron Services Assistant Naima Nicholson-Lovejoy and Programming Specialist Lily Schwarz have begun work in the newly created positions. The director also updated the board on operations: the library was essentially closed for a week while exterior concrete work took place; the concrete work is complete and landscaping is nearly finished, the minutes say. Friends volunteers Kate Marple and board member Teresa Wichtendahl are credited with cleaning out and replanting the reading garden.
Jayne highlighted early summer-program metrics: more than 400 people attended the Summer Reading Kickoff; 543 people had signed up for summer reading and 730 people attended library programs from June 1–11. He also reported May statistics were down overall, which the minutes attribute primarily to the week-long near-closure for concrete replacement.
The board reviewed the library’s Emergency Procedures for Contagious Diseases policy (listed in the minutes as "Emergency Procedures for Contact Diseases Policy"). The minutes record the policy was reviewed but do not record any formal amendment or vote.
On planning, board members discussed the current strategic plan and goals for the next plan; Director Jayne will gather examples of public-survey instruments used by other libraries to inform the board’s outreach and planning.
The meeting adjourned and the board scheduled its next regular meeting for Tuesday, July 9 at 4:00 p.m.
