KANAWHA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

October 12, 2026

The regular monthly meeting was opened at 5:04 by President Ray Basset. Attending were Aimee, Mary, and Christine.

The September minutes were approved as read

There weren't any public comments

A motion was made by Aimee and seconded by Mary to approve the September Financial and Circulation reports. Carried.

Director’s Report;

Christine finished annual report for state library and is working on new website to meet WCAG2.1 ADA compliance. She is working on adding new children’s early learning bags. Christine received $1362.38 Direct State Aid check from State Library. A new laptop is needed that was used for adult book club, trustee training, inventory, etc. A motion was made by Mary and seconded by Aimee to approve up to $1,700 for a new laptop, carried.

Unfinished Business - None

New Business - A motion was made by Mary and seconded by Aimee to amend Policy 7.1 Obtaining Library Cards paragraphs 4 and 5, amend Policy 7.2 Loan Periods 1-5, and amend Policy 7.5 Interlibrary Loans paragraph 3. Carried

Other Business/Committee Reports - None

Trustee Training—In Service to Iowa Public Library Standards: intro & Section 1 - was postponed due to absent trustees.

Next Meeting: November 9 @ 5pm

A motion was made by Mary and seconded by Aimee to adjourn the meeting at 5:21 pm.

Aimee Deets

Secretary