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PUBLIC NOTICE

Jackson Parish Library Board of Control Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2025

The Jackson Parish Library Board of Control met on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at the Jonesboro Branch of the Jackson Parish Library for the regular scheduled quarterly board meeting. The meeting was called to order by Ann Standley, Board Vice-President.
Members present: Paula Essmeier, Lisa Nunn, Ann Standley, Vickie Jenkins, and Robin Tew.
Also present was Floyd Knox and Judy Robertson.
Members absent: Judy Cooper, Carol Massey, and Lewis Chatham
Vickie Jenkins led the invocation.
There being no public comments, the Board proceeded with the proposed agenda.
Lisa Nunn made the motion to approve the minutes for the October 24, 2024 Board meeting. Paula Essmeier seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Vickie Jenkins made the motion to accept the 4th quarter financial reports. Lisa Nunn seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Paula Essmeier made the motion to accept the October, November, December, and 2024 statistical reports. Vickie Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
The Vice-President opened the floor for nominations of officers of the 2025 Jackson Parish Library Board of Control.
Ann Standley made the motion to nominate Carol Massey as President. No other nominations were made. Paula Essmeier seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Paula Essmeier made the motion to nominate Ann Standley to be Vice President. No other nominations were made. Lisa Nunn seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Lisa Nunn made the motion to nominate Paula Essmeier as Treasurer. No other nominations were made. Ann Standley seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Vickie Jenkins made the motion to nominate Judy Cooper as Trail Blazer representative. No other nominations were made. Paula Essmeier seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Paula Essmeier made the motion to set the 2025 Library Board meeting dates, time, and location as follows: quarterly meetings on the 3rd Monday of the month or the day after if a holiday (April 21, July 21, October 20 for 2025 and January 20, 2026) at 4:30 p.m. at the main branch in Jonesboro. Vickie Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Vickie Jenkins made the motion to adopt the 2025 holiday schedule as presented. Lisa Nunn seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Vickie Jenkins made the motion to amend the job description for the Bookmobile Supervisor by adding “or 4 years of direct bookmobile experience.” to the “Experience” section and decreasing the “Pay Rate/Hour” minimum by $2.00 per hour. Paula Essmeier seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Paula Essmeier made the motion to promote Emily Webb to Bookmobile Supervisor increasing her pay to the Bookmobile Supervisor level 5 tier minimum. Robin Tew seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Lisa Nunn made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Vickie Jenkins seconded. All yes. Motion carried.
Mrs. Ann Standley, Board Vice-President
Mr. Floyd Knox, Secretary