Attendees

✓ Brent Ward (Board Chair)

✓ Teresa Bivins (Board Member)

✓ Nikki Johnson-Faircloth (Board Member)

✓ David Joyner (Board Member)

✓ John Chandler (Board Member)

✓ Jane McAllister (Board Member)

✓ Glenn Mace (Board Member)

✓ Derrick Wold (Library Director)

✓ Present: 8/8

Agenda Items

#1

Public Comment - ADA Accessibility

A public comment was made regarding the placement of ADA access points in library buildings.

#2

Library Director's Report

The library director reported on operations and technology, including the RFID conversion project and the hotspot and Chromebook program.

#3

Staffing Updates

The board discussed new hires and promotions, as well as open positions.

#4

Cooleemee Library Projects

The board discussed the creation of a donor recognition plaque and the expansion of the Cooleemee Library space.

#5

Future Budget and Renovation Plans

The director will present the library's needs at the Commissioner's Budget Workshop, including requests for capital improvements and funding for new positions.

Public Comments

1 speaker

Julie Whittaker · Topic: ADA Accessibility

The speaker urged the board to avoid locating ADA access points at the back of library buildings and to consult with library patrons who use assistive devices.