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Ellis County Library Board: levy took effect in January; budget work continuing

Ellis County Library Board · January 7, 2026
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Summary

Treasurer Jennifer Teget told the board the levy took effect in January, the board expects two checks this year and is initiating bookkeeping steps including QuickBooks; a formal budget update is pending.

Treasurer Jennifer Teget said the board did not have a formal budget update at the Jan. 7 meeting but reported that "the levy took effect in January" and that the board expects two checks this year. She also told members the two-year window for levy operations has started and that she will work on bond matters and obtaining QuickBooks for accounting.

Board members were informed that formal budget numbers are not yet available and that staff will return with more detailed accounting once bank setup and bookkeeping tools are in place. The minutes emphasize that the levy is now active, creating the need to finalize budgeting and cash-handling procedures promptly.

No specific dollar amounts or bond figures were provided in the meeting record.