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Mansfield Public Library
Board of Trustees Meeting, November 9, 2022
Attendance: Jean Mallon, Debbie Gordy, Kimberly Usselman, and Director Catherine Coyne.
Nancy Breef-Pilz and Leonard Epstein not in attendance. Jean called the meeting to order at
5:36 p.m.
Secretary's Report: There was no Secretary's Report.
Treasurer's Report: There was no Treasurer's Report.
Librarians' Report: The Librarians' reports were reviewed and highlights discussed. Legos and
the Puzzle Board in the Teen Space were noted along with Halloween Sensory Playtime, Family
Evening Storytime, and Dinonovember activities in the Children's Room.
Correspondence: Catherine was pleased to report that Emerson Electric, a local company,
contacted her about making a donation to the library. Catherine will prepare a list of supplies
and games that would make a welcome addition to programs and activities at the library.
Old Business:
FY24 Budget: Catherine will be meeting with Town Officials next week. Board members asked
for clarification on the salary schedule. Kim made a motion to accept the FY 24 as presented;
seconded by Debbie. The motion was unanimously approved.
Meeting with Select Board: Jean updated the Trustees about the Select Board Meeting
scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16. All Boards and Committees have
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invited to share their accomplishments and goals for the year.
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Reconsideration form. Kim recommended a change in the wording in two segttq m. U
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Kim made a motion to amend the wording as noted above and approve the policy; Debbie
seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Tutoring Policy:
The Board reviewed the Tutoring Policy. Kim made a motion to approve the Tutoring Policy;
Debbie seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved.
Strategic Plan:
Catherine updated the Board on the Strategic Plan planning progress. Community surveys
have been developed and a marketing plan is in place to encourage participation. The window
for the Community survey is December 1 through 16.
Trustees will meet with the consultant on Monday, November 14, from 10 to 12; staff will have
their meeting on Friday, November 18. Catherine distributed the SOAR Exercise 2022
worksheets in preparation for the sessions.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
Adjournment: Kim made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m.; seconded by Debbie.
The motion was unanimously approved.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Mallon, Board of Library Trustees, Chair
The foregoing minutes were approved at theM.Lc 4ra010 meeting of the Mansfield Board of
Library Trustees.
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