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Goodnow Library trustees approve two policy updates, discuss FY27 budget priorities
Summary
At their Nov. 4 meeting trustees unanimously approved changes to the Collections Development and Food and Allergy policies and discussed FY27 budget priorities, including a staff salary comparison with neighboring towns and a request for a programming/outreach librarian position.
The Goodnow Library Board of Trustees met Nov. 4, 2025, approving updates to two library policies and laying out priorities for the FY27 budget.
Trustee Megan moved and Trustee Katina seconded to approve the minutes from the previous meeting; the motion passed unanimously. Chair Ingrid then moved, and Trustee Lissa seconded, to adopt changes to the Collections Development Policy; those changes were approved unanimously. Chair Ingrid later moved, and Trustee Megan seconded, an update to the "Food and Beverages in the Library" section of the Food and Allergy Policy; that update also passed unanimously.
Trustees discussed budget priorities for FY27, identifying three areas of focus: preserving the base operating budget, conducting a staff salary analysis and adjustment by comparing Sudbury wages to those in neighboring towns, and adding a programming/outreach librarian position to support community programming. The transcript records the priorities but does not specify dollar amounts, a timeline, or which department will handle implementation.
The Director's Report, financial report and GLF report were provided as attachments and referenced during the meeting; the transcript indicates attendees were referred to those written reports for details. Trustees set the next meeting for Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Chair Ingrid moved to adjourn and the meeting ended at 6:59 PM.
Documents listed on the agenda include the Trustees' agenda and minutes, the Director's (including finance) report, the November 2025 GLF report, and the Collection Development and Food and Allergy policy versions cited on the agenda.
