December 15, 2025

Clyde Public Library Board Meeting

Date & Time: December 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm

Present: Langley, Dirlam, Johnston, Kaple, Rogers, Archer, Weasner

Others Present: Rachel Henck Bentley, Director; Karen Gerber, Fiscal Officer

Correspondences: None

Minutes: Motion to accept minutes was made by Kaple and seconded by Archer. Motion carried unanimously.

Gifts: $680.10 to be accepted. Motion to accept by Archer and seconded by Dirlam. Motion carried.

Director’s Report

  • Building and Grounds: None
  • Technology Updates: Staff print release hit a stall, table for future. Looking at reorganizing computers and printers to fit what we need. Working on the Cybersecurity Plan. January 8th for training sessions with OPC-1.
  • Training and Meetings: 12/2-OPC-1 Pulse Check Meeting, 12/5-Right Click Conference in Dublin. 12/11-Meeting with Gene about American 250 Book Club. 12/12: Staff Meeting. 12/19: Staff Christmas Lunch. 12/23: Westside Director's Quarterly Meeting.
  • Staff: Jillian is a great addition to the staff and learning quickly. Creating a Sunshine Committee starting in 2026. In partnership with the Clyde Police to do background checks for employees.
  • Current Projects: Year-end reports and statistics, Planning potential projects for future improvements. 2026 Summer Reading Kick-off Party. Dinosaurs is the theme. Strategic Planning with community survey launching January 6th.
  • Programs: Dec.19-Christmas Cookie Exchange, Library closed Dec 24, Dec 25, Dec 31, Jan 1, and Jan. 19. Jan 5- AI for beginners. Dec 31-Noon Year’s Eve Party.

Old Business

NONE.

New Business

NONE.

Fiscal Officer’s Report

  • As of 11/1/2025 – General Fund: $1,331,598.54
  • Total Amount: $1,631,591.52

Motion: To accept this amount by Kaple, seconded by Johnston. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion to adjourn: 7:32 pm, made by Weasner and seconded by Kaple.

Next Meeting: January 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm