Minutes – October 27, 2025

Library Board of Control

Quarterly Meeting Minutes

Monday, October 27, 2025

The Franklin Parish Library Board of Control met in a regularly scheduled quarterly meeting in the Learning Center. Leslie Young, Board President, called the meeting to order at noon, with Dorothy Brown, Johnny Guice, Emily Shields, and Kayla P. Shirley present.

After review, Young asked for a motion to accept the July 28, 2025, minutes as presented. A motion to accept the minutes as presented was made by Guice and seconded by Brown. With no objections and all in favor, July 28, 2025, minutes were approved as presented.

Shirley, Library Director, presented the third quarter statistical report for the Board’s review and discussion. Shirley reported an increase in visits, circulation, public computer usage, and program attendance as compared to 3^rd quarter 2024. Shirley noted that Wisner Branch statistics have all increased since opening the branch on Monday’s in May 2025. Shirley reported the hiring of Carrie McMurry as the Children’s Specialist in August 2025 and the hiring of Melisa Martin as the Genealogy Assistant in October 2025.

In the absence of Linda Lochbrunner, Business Manager, Shirley presented third quarter financial report, noting that the library is currently in a good financial position. Shirley reported that no budget amendment is required for the 2025 budget.

The Board discussed the on-going building renovations. Shirley noted the repair to the women’s restroom in the Learning Center was complete. Shirley noted that she is awaiting more information from Service Group Unlimited, LLC, regarding the plans for moving forward with the Genealogy roof repair/replacement. Shirley will update the board accordingly and, if necessary, a special-called meeting would be requested.

Shirley presented proposed amendments to the Lateness/Absenteeism Progressive Discipline Policy for board review and consideration. After review and discussion, a motion was made by Brown, seconded by Guice, to amend the Lateness/Absenteeism Progressive Discipline Policy as presented. With no objections and all in favor, the motion passed.

The Library Board and Director worked on developing the budget for 2026. After review and discussion, a motion was made by Brown and seconded by Shields to move forward with the proposed budget as amended during planning discussions. With no objections, motion carried.

At 1:05 pm, a motion was made by Shields, seconded by Brown, to enter into an executive session to discuss litigation regarding Stephanie Taylor-Foy v. Franklin Parish Library and LWCC, docket No. 24-04599, District 1E, Office of Worker’s Compensation, State of Louisiana. The motion carried with all in favor. The meeting then transitioned into executive session.

At 1:10 pm, a motion was made by Guice, seconded by Brown, to conclude and exit the executive session. The motion carried with all in favor. The board returned to open session, having taken no action.

A public hearing to approve the 2026 budget will be held on December 8, 2025, at noon, at the Franklin Parish Library, 705 Prairie Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana.

With no other pending business to discuss, Young asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion to adjourn was made by Guice and seconded by Brown. With no objections, meeting adjourned.