10.17.2019 Library Board MinutesPISPER
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Call to Order / Roll Call.
MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Library Board
Prosper Town Hall
Library Conference Room
200 S. Main Street, Prosper, TX 75078
Thursday, October 17, 2019, 6:15 pm
The meeting was called to order at 6:16 p.m. Board members present: Mandi Jackson, Lenorah
Johnson, Bobbi Parry, Danielle Philipson, Karey Pustejovsky, Andy Cartwright. Absent:
Rhonda Thomas.
Staff. Leslie Scott, Library Director
Public: Jenn Baskett with Friends of the Prosper Community Library
2. Consider and act upon approval of the minutes from the September 19, 2019 Library
Board meeting.
Motioned by Johnson, second by Parry. Approved 6-0
3. Comments by the Public.
Baskett spoke on the membership drive for Friends of the Prosper Community Library. The first
membership event will be a breakfast with Elephant & Piggy November 9th. The main focus of
Friends right now is membership, book trail, and the Christmas parade.
4. Report on Library Board update.
Discussion on the best time for future meetings. Meetings will continue on the 3rd Thursday of
the month at 6:15pm.
Discussion on the board positions of Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary. The new roles will be elected
at the November meeting.
Johnson briefly went over some of the accomplishments of the Library Board during this term.
Johnson discussed having volunteer liaison roles for members of the Library Board. Foundation,
Friends of the Prosper Community Library, Marketing, and Staff Appreciation. These will be
discussed at the November meeting.
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5. Report from Library Director.
Scott shared that the next book sale is November 9th and 10th and how the Library Board can
help. Library board members can help set up Friday evening from 4pm-6pm and during take
down on Sunday from 2-4pm.
Scott shared that the Book Trail had been redone by the Eagle Scout and was looking great, but
they found someone had smeared mud and written on the posts. Scott is brainstorming ways to
bring awareness to the different groups that use that space of the issue so hopefully they can
monitor better to prevent future damage.
The money bequeathed by Roger Flood will be used for a large magnetic board on one side and
the other side is still being determined. There will be a plaque included that honors Roger Flood.
The new budget passed. Collection money increased and also additional budget money will be
used for increased hours for staffing. Scott shared that new, part time staff started 2 weeks ago
and another one starts soon. New hours start Jan 1. The library will have hours on Monday -
Thursday and also on Saturday and Sunday.
Scott shared September had 56 programs with 936 in attendance. Lots of new programs rolled
out successfully.
November 9th and 10th is the Friends of Prosper Community Library next book sale. Friends
of the Prosper Community Library members can attend the character breakfast with Elephant
and Piggy on November 9th.
KoHa is almost live. It goes live Tuesday, October 22nd. Staff has been trained extensively and
everyone is ready and excited. Lots of new features will be promoted once all the wrinkles are
ironed out.
6. Determine topics for review/discussion at future meetings.
Elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
Discuss Library Board volunteer liaison roles
7. Informational Items.
The next meeting is November 21, 2019, at 6:15, no meeting December.
8. Adjourn.
Motioned by Jackson, seconded by Cartright. Approved 6-0. Meeting was adjourned at 7:13
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