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Board refines strategic plan wording, favors 'safe, welcoming spaces' phrasing
Summary
Board members revised the draft vision and mission statements to favor accessible, aspirational language; the group converged on phrasing that emphasizes safe, welcoming spaces for people of all ages to explore, discover and connect.
Board members reviewed suggested edits from a state library consultant and debated whether the vision should be aspirational or active. Sarah read the consultant's feedback and noted the vision change from active phrasing to a future‑oriented statement; members discussed options and suggested plain‑language replacements such as 'people' or 'patrons' and substituting 'welcoming' for 'inclusive.'
Selena proposed a more active mission phrasing: "Sandy and Hoodland libraries provide safe, welcoming spaces for everyone, from young readers to lifelong learners, to explore, discover, and connect," and the board generally supported that direction while refining the exact nouns to balance inclusivity and clarity. Staff said they will continue to iterate on phrasing at an upcoming staff meeting before final adoption.
