Clyde Public Library Board Meeting
June 16, 2025 @ 7pm
Present: Langley, Dirlam, Johnston,,Weasner, Kaple, Rogers,
Absent: Archer
Others Present: Rachel Henck Bentley, Director, Karen Gerber, Fiscal Officer
Correspondences: None
Minutes: Motion to accept minutes with corrections was made by Kaple and seconded by Dirlam. Motion carried unanimously
Gifts: $3,204.38 to be accepted. Motion to accept by Rogers and seconded by Kaple. Motion carried unanimously.
Director’s Report:
- Technology Updates: A meeting is scheduled with Sound Solutions in Tiffin in regards to digital signage in August.
- Training and Meetings: Connecting Kids to Meals server training was done on May 22, 2025 with Angela and Pam. Alyssa Tornow was hired as a new clerk.
- State Budget Updates: Final budget will be passed on June 30. Passed in the Senate and House.
- Policy Review: Unattended Children Policy and Patron Code of Conduct. A motion was made to accept these policies by Dirlam and seconded by Johnston. Motion carried unanimously.
- Summer Reading Update: 350 in attendance for kick-off party. 40 adults, 275 children, and 30 teens have registered for Summer Reading.
- Upcoming Projects: Storybook Walk in Community Park, Strategic Planning, 2026. Library Open House for 120 years of Stories, (Community Scan Project).
- Programs: Harp Concert, Passport Photos and Travel Spanish Class, Fraud Protection with U.S. Bank, Class Act Dance Studio Performance. Library closed June 19th and July 4th.
Old Business: NONE
New Business: In regards to the retirement of Karen George a Crystal Etching will be ordered and picked up by board members, Kaple and Johnston. Renewal of term for Karen Langley.
Fiscal Officers Report: As of 5/1/2025 General fund: $1,309,610.36 Total Amount: $1,608,804.16. Motion to accept this amount was made by Dirlam and seconded by Kaple. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion to adjourn at 7:36 pm was made by Johnston and seconded by Langley. Next meeting is July 21 at 7:00 pm