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Drake Public Library Board adopts FY27 budget, approves payment of bills; director reports Tier 3 accreditation
Summary
At the March 11 meeting the Drake Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the FY27 budget and to approve payment of bills. Library Director JeNel Barth reported that DPL has been placed at Tier 3 accreditation, is pursuing exterior improvement grants, and received a $941.69 donation from the estate of Norma Jean Warner.
The Drake Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its March 11, 2026 meeting to adopt the fiscal 2027 budget and to approve payment of outstanding bills.
The budget motion was made by Board Member Nicole Cox and seconded by Board Member Noel Gordon; the motion passed with all six members present voting in favor. Earlier in the meeting Board Member Kathy Cridlebaugh moved to approve payment of bills, a motion seconded by Noel Gordon and approved by all present. Present members listed in the minutes were Janell Armstrong (Board President), Elizabeth Hargrave, Nicole Cox, Shelly Baldwin, Noel Gordon and Kathy Cridlebaugh; three trustees were absent.
Library Director JeNel Barth delivered the director’s report, saying grant work is underway to support exterior improvements — including step and entrance repair, signage, lighting — and summer reading program (SRP) support. Barth also reported that the library’s accreditation application was accepted and that Drake Public Library was placed at Tier 3 status. Barth noted a $941.69 donation from the estate of Norma Jean Warner, which the minutes say distributed funds to Iowa libraries and community centers in towns under 7,000 people.
Board members briefly discussed a Facilities List compiled by the director and agreed to continue that conversation at the board’s April meeting when more members are expected to be present. The Friends of DPL announced Pi(e) Day at the library on Saturday, March 14; the Drake Public Library Foundation will next meet in April.
The board listed the Facilities List as a future agenda item, set the next regular meeting for Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and then adjourned.
