04.16.2013 Library Board MinutesIFSPER
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MINUTES of April 16, 2013
Regular Meeting of the Library Board
Sherilyn Bird called the meeting to order at 5:58pm with the following members representing a quorum:
Sherilyn Bird, Chair
Richelle O'Neil, Vice Chair
Linda Shaw, Secretary
Roger Flood
Lucy Towle
Roger Flood, representing the Friends of Prosper Community Library (FOPCL) updated the Board on recent
`Friends' activities. FOPCL is going to have a booth at the inaugural Danny Wilson Allstate Kite Day to be
held on May 11, 10:00am — 2:00pm to get people to join FOPCI. Currently there is nothing to report on
plans for scheduling an author event of art auction. The Town Council passed a budget adjustment
amendment to put previous FOPCL monetary donations ($3,000) for the purchase of books into the Library
line item budget.
A motion to approve minutes for both the February 18, 2013 and March 19, 2013 board meetings was made
by Sherilyn Bird, seconded by Lucy Towle and unanimously approved.
Town Librarian Linda Shaw indicated that both visitor and circulations activity was down during March.
There was discussion about finding ways to present statistical data to stakeholders contextually to
demonstrate Library value. Linda Shaw expressed concern about the future of the Inter -local agreement with
Prosper ISD for sharing the Reynolds Middle School Library. This was precipitated by a conversation she
had with Mr. Bradley, principal of Reynolds Middle School. Mr. Bradley indicated that he presented a plan
to Assistant Superintendent Dr. Goddard for using space currently occupied by the Community Library as a
Computer Lab. He emphasized the demands that residential population growth is putting on school
classroom resources and likelihood of Reynolds needing to make use of portable building in the next couple
of years.
Sherilyn Bird requested that Roger Flood approach the FOPCL about taking the lead on advocating to the
Town Council, Rotary, and HOAs the need for a stand-alone Library sooner than the currently projected 10
year plan for a new library. Roger Flood indicated that he would speak at the next Town Council meeting
and try to get other FOPCL members to do likewise. He said he would also lead the way in having the
FOPCL draft a letter to send to HOA members soliciting support.
Richelle O'Neil recommended that high school students not be in charge of launching and maintaining a
FOPCL Face Book page.
Linda Shaw would like to give a yard sign to children who turn in reading logs for summer reading club and
will get information on cost.
Sherilyn Bird adjourned the meeting at 7:1 Opm.
Respectfully sub
Linda Shaw, Secretary
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