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Nevada Public Library trustees expand sick-leave accrual for part-time staff; authorize legislative letters
Summary
The Nevada Public Library Board of Trustees voted Feb. 26, 2026, to let employees scheduled less than half time accrue paid sick leave at a rate of .033 hours per hour worked, effective March 1, 2026. The board also authorized the director to send letters supporting full A&E appropriations and approved routine financial reports and prior HVAC work.
The Nevada Public Library Board of Trustees voted on Feb. 26, 2026, to amend its Sick Leave/PTO policy to allow employees scheduled less than half time to accrue paid sick leave at a rate of .033 hours for each hour worked, effective March 1, 2026. Trustee Bethany Blackburn moved the change; Clarisse Teepe-Fryrear seconded and the motion passed.
The change applies to staff previously excluded from accrual and follows the board’s review of individualized letters detailing hours earned for qualifying employees for the period May 1–Aug. 28, 2025, in accordance with Missouri Proposition A requirements. Library Director Jodi Polk presented the memorandum and the draft letters and was authorized by the board to distribute them to affected staff.
Polk also asked the board to send a form letter to local legislators urging that A&E appropriations be funded at the full level. The board authorized Polk to send those letters; no formal vote was required.
At the meeting, Polk reported ongoing facility and technology work. Adult public PCs and staff stations purchased through a 2026 LSTA Tech Mini Grant are installed and operational; the youth lab installation is scheduled for March 25, 2026. Polk said a recent HVAC maintenance visit by CDL Supply identified four minor repairs and a failed unit in the Annex; the board met in a Feb. 12 special session to authorize immediate replacement of that unit.
Caroline Taylor moved to approve the January 2026 Financial Report prepared by JCG Tax Advisors; Clarisse Teepe-Fryrear seconded and the motion passed.
The board approved minutes from the Jan. 22 regular meeting and the Feb. 12 special meeting on motions moved by Bethany Blackburn (seconded by Julie Scotten for the Jan. 22 minutes and by Teepe-Fryrear for the Feb. 12 minutes). Trustee Julie Scotten moved to adjourn at 6:01 p.m.; Clarisse Teepe-Fryrear seconded and the motion passed. The board set its next meeting for March 26, 2026, at 5:15 p.m.
Votes at a glance: • Jan. 22, 2026 minutes: Moved by Bethany Blackburn; seconded by Julie Scotten — approved. • Feb. 12, 2026 special meeting minutes: Moved by Bethany Blackburn; seconded by Clarisse Teepe-Fryrear — approved. • January 2026 Financial Report: Moved by Caroline Taylor; seconded by Clarisse Teepe-Fryrear — approved. • Sick Leave/PTO policy amendment (allow accrual for employees scheduled less than half time at .033 per hour): Moved by Bethany Blackburn; seconded by Clarisse Teepe-Fryrear — approved; effective March 1, 2026. • Adjournment: Moved by Julie Scotten; seconded by Clarisse Teepe-Fryrear — approved (6:01 p.m.).
The board's actions clarify paid-leave eligibility for part-time employees and advance routine administrative and facilities work. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2026.
