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November 13, 2025

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Board of Trustees Meeting

Graves-Hume Public Library District

November 13, 2025

Call to Order

November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM.

Roll Call

Members Present: Martha Schmitt, Deb Rogers, Kim Abel, Cheri Chandler, and Library Director Emily Kofoid. Leesa Fitch was present and will be sworn in as a new board member. 

Approval of the last meeting and action

Ms Chandler moved to accept the October minutes. Seconded by Ms. Rogers. Motion approved.

Approval of Financial Position & Activity

Ms Chandler moved to accept the October Financial Position & Activity Report. Seconded by Ms Abel. Motion approved.

Approval of Check Registry

Ms Chandler moved to accept the October Check Registry. Seconded by Ms Rogers. Motion approved.

Correspondence

None.

Director’s Report

  • At a recent PrairieCat User Group meeting, Ms Kofoid presented a session on Dementia Friendly Mendota and Ms Jen Bresley had a poster presentation.
  • Illinois eRead is starting Project Palace to replace the ebook service previously offered by Baker & Taylor. 
  • 50% of staff have been trained in Narcan administration as required by the state.
  • Staff is going to schools to engage students in library usage. 
  • District 289 will pay for ½ the cost of out of district student/family fees due to loss of a grant previously covering this. 
  • Library will host parenting classes presented by District 289. 
  • Jen Bresley is currently writing a grant to help with digitalizing newspapers. 

Committee Reports

None

Old Business

None.

New Business

  • Ms Chandler moved to approve Leesa Fitch to the board member position caused by the death of Nancy Jackson. Seconded by Ms Abel. Motion approved by roll call vote. 
  • Ms Rogers moved to approve the Graves-Hume Public Library Social Media Policy. Seconded by Ms Abel. Motion approved by roll call vote. 
  • Ms Chandler moved to approve the Graves-Hume Public Library Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy. Seconded by Ms Rogers. Motion approved by roll call vote. 

Closed Session

Not necessary.

Opportunities for Visitors to Speak

No visitors were present.

Adjournment

Ms. Chandler moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 pm. Seconded by Ms. Rogers. Motion approved.

Respectfully submitted by Kim Abel.