Franklin Parish Library
Public Notice
The 2026 budget for the Franklin Parish Library was adopted during a called Library Board of Control meeting on December 8, 2025. Anyone wishing to review the detailed budget may do so at the Franklin Parish Library, 705 Prairie Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana, during regular business hours.
Library Board of Control
Called Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 8, 2025
The Franklin Parish Library Board of Control met in a called meeting on December 6, 2024. Leslie Young, Board President, called the meeting to order with Emily Shields, Dr. Bill Marionneaux, Dorothy Brown, John Guice, Linda Lochbrunner, and Kayla P. Shirley present. Guests in attendance were Ken McManus and Cinnamon Gooding.
Ken McManus and Cinnamon Gooding, Service Group Unlimited, LLC, gave an update regarding on-going repair/replacement planning for the roof of the genealogy building. Initial plans were given to the board for review. Discussion was held regarding the next steps, potential timeframes for bid advertise, and possible time-frames for project completion. McManus and Gooding will return with final plans for board approval at the next board meeting on January 12, 2026. Shirley will continue to update the board accordingly. A special called meeting shall be called if necessary. McManus and Gooding exited meeting at the close of this discussion.
After review and discussion, Young asked for a motion to accept the October 27, 2025, minutes as presented. A motion to accept the minutes as presented was made by Shields and seconded by Dr. Marionneaux. With no objections and all in favor, October 27, 2025, minutes approved as presented.
Shirley, Library Director, gave the board an update regarding library operations including upcoming activities, new community partnerships, and the possibility of entering into a Cooperative Agreement with Franklin Parish Sheriff Department’s MERIT Program to provide a library space within the MERIT building to increase student’s access to high quality literature. Shirley reported that she had met with Sheriff Bryan Linder and Alice Prescott, MERIT Program Director. All were in agreement that this would be a positive addition to the MERIT Program and would like to move forward. A motion was made by Dr. Marionneaux, seconded by Shields, to allow Shirley to move forward with a Cooperative Agreement with Franklin Parish Sheriff Department’s MERIT Program. Shirley will update the board accordingly.
Lochbrunner presented the current statement of cash position, noting that the library is currently in a good financial position.
The proposed 2026 budget was discussed. Brown made a motion to accept the 2026 budget as presented. The motion was seconded by Shields. With no objections, all in favor, the 2026 budget is accepted.
The Library Board of Control will meet for regularly scheduled meetings January 12, April 27, July 27, and October 26, 2026, at Noon, at the Franklin Parish Library.
With no other pending business to discuss, Young asked for a motion to adjourn. The motion to adjourn was made by Dr. Marionneaux and seconded by Shields. Meeting adjourned.
Notice to the Public
The Franklin Parish Library will conduct a public hearing to approve the 2026 budget on December 8, 2025, at noon at the Franklin Parish Library, 705 Prairie Street, Winnsboro, Louisiana. A detailed description of the budget is available for inspection at the Franklin Parish Library during regular business hours beginning November 7, 2025.
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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 3rd 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.
Library Board of Control
Quarterly Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 27, 2025, at Noon
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