August 16, 2021

The Franklin Parish Library Board met in a called meeting Monday, August 16, 2021.  Mr. Guice called the meeting to order with Bill Marionneaux, Leslie Young, Dorothy Brown, and Emily Shields present.  The board discussed workers compensation and reviewed the guidelines presented.  Mr. Guice asked for a motion to adopt the guidelines as presented and the amendment that was discussed.  Bill Marionneaux made the motion to accept the discussed guidelines and amendment with second made by Dorothy Brown and all were in favor.  Mr. Guice and Dr. Marionneaux shared what they learned from the pre-construction meeting that was held Friday, August13, 2021 with other board members.  The board reviewed the procedures being followed in response to the surge in COVID cases and following a lengthy discussion the board decided to add an additional step for the staff.   Mr. Guice asked for a motion to accept a new procedure that non-vaccinated staff be tested at regular intervals at the discretion of the board.  Leslie Young made the motion to accept the policy with second made by Dorothy Brown and all were in favor.  The board also discussed direct deposit procedures and decided to add a second option for those not using this payment method.  Mr. Guice asked for a motion to adjourn that was made by Leslie Young with second by Dorothy Brown.