The Trustees of the Scioto County Public Library met on this date at 12:30 pm. On roll call, the following members were present: Ms. Joan Roberts – Vice President, Ms. Ruthann Brush – Secretary, Mrs. Kara Tieman – Board Member, Mrs. Jennifer Schackart – Board Member, Dr. Charles Kemp – Board Member, and Mrs. Tamela Morton – Board Member. Representing the library were Paige Williams – Director, Linda Berry – Deputy Director, Travis McNeilan – Fiscal Officer, and Katie Williams – Marketing Manager. There following visitors were present: Joseph Horsley (entered at 12:14).

Dr. Kemp motioned, seconded by Mrs. Schackart, to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting – March 17, 2026 and ordered them to be filed. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Mrs. Schackart – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Mrs. Tieman motioned, seconded by Ms. Brush, to approve the March 2026 financial reports, subject to audit. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Mrs. Schackart – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Mrs. Morton motioned, seconded by Dr. Kemp, to approve the March 2026 bills in the amount of $337,476.84 (including payroll). On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Mrs. Schackart – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Audit, Budget, & Expenditures

Mrs. Tieman motioned, seconded by Mrs. Schackart, to approve the following donations for 2026 Quarter 1 in the amount of $14,428.81:

On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Mrs. Schackart – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Mrs. Tieman motioned, seconded by Mrs. Schackart, to approve the following refunds and reimbursements for 2026 Quarter 1 in the amount of $30,255.78:

On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Mrs. Schackart – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Property & Extension

Mrs. Schackart motioned, seconded by Dr. Kemp, to approve the replacement of the carpet/flooring at the Wheelersburg branch with costs not to exceed $32,000.00. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Mrs. Schackart – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Bookmobile Garage Addition (Informational)

The committee discussed a bookmobile garage addition. The question of re-formatting the parking lot at the Portsmouth location was also discussed. Paige will contact an architect to have estimates for both projects to be prepared.

Personnel

Mrs. Morton motioned, seconded by Ms. Brush, to enter into executive session at 12:17 pm to consider appointment, employment, and compensation of employees per ORC 3358:17-1-04.2. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Mrs. Schackart – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Mrs. Morton motioned, seconded by Dr. Kemp, to resume regular session at 12:46 pm. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Mrs. Schackart – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Materials & Equipment

Ms. Brush motioned, seconded by Dr. Kemp, to approve the disposal of 6 chairs and 1 filing cabinet which will be sold via GovDeals.com. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Mrs. Schackart – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

Policy

It is noted that the Policy Committee has nothing to report at this time.

Report of the Director

Trustee Reappointment (Informational)

Ms. Roberts is finishing Mr. Clay’s term which will expire on June 30th, 2026. If she is reappointed, she will be the first trustee to have the new 4 year term limits.

Mrs. Tieman motioned, seconded by Mrs. Morton, to approve the recess of the June 2026 board meeting. On roll call, the members voted as follows: Mrs. Morton – yes, Mrs. Tieman – yes, Ms. Brush – yes, Mrs. Schackart – yes, Dr. Kemp – yes, and Ms. Roberts – yes.

2025 Library Statistics (Informational)

The 2025 Statistics Infographic was presented to the Board. Some statistics slightly decreased such as circulation and programming attendance but we are excited that the number of cardholders did increase. Due to the decreases, a leadership team comprised of all supervisors and administrative staff are reviewing how we can increase all statistics this year.

Programs, Exhibits, & Displays for May through August 2026 (Informational)

The list of all programs, exhibits and displays for May – August 2026 were presented to the Board.

The question of the Photograph Reservation process was discussed. Since there was very little usage of the library for the first few weeks of prom season, a decision was made not to announce the reservation process until the fall of 2026.

Unfinished Business

There is no unfinished business to report.

New Business

Dr. Kemp motioned, seconded by Mrs. Tieman and unanimously carried, to approve to excuse Mr. Ryan Salmons, from the April 21st, 2026, Board meeting.

Public Comment

The Board did not receive any public comment.

There being no further business, on motion duly made and seconded, adjournment was taken at 12:55 pm.

Approved this 19th day of May, 2026.