Minutes
Morgan County Library
Board of Trustees
March 12, 2026
Present: Mary Jo Jackson, Ann Brinson, Curtis Cunningham, Melissa Hedrick, Kathy Jones, Stacey Embry.
Absent: None.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Mary Jo Jackson at 5:45 PM. It was held at 600 N. Hunter, Versailles, MO 65084.
Public Comment: None.
Friends Report: The Valentine Dinner was a success. Funding is being discussed for the library Shushbooth. The next meeting will be March 19, 5:30 PM, at the library. The annual book sale dates are April 22-25.
Minutes: Melissa moved, Curtis seconded, to accept the January minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Vouchers/Financial Report: Balance as of February 28, 2026, is $599,736.66. Kathy moved, Melissa seconded, to accept the January report as presented. Motion carried. Melissa moved, Kathy seconded, to accept the February report as presented. Motion carried.
Director’s Report: OUR Story has returned to the library programming lineup. Building updates include tree and stump removal, grading of the backyard, and major progress on the renovation due to water damage. The Summer Reading Program theme for 2026 is dinosaurs; Unearth a Story. In April, the director will train in Aspen, a single interface that will allow patrons to search the library catalog, digital content, and external resources simultaneously.
Old Business: Gracie Hamrick was selected as the artist for the mural.
New Business: MLPS: Finances was reviewed. The Strategic Plan – Building was reviewed. Revisions were made to the 2028 Strategic Plan.
Adjournment: Melissa moved, Kathy seconded, to adjourn at 6:45 PM. Motion carried.
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Mary Jo Jackson, President Ann Brinson, Secretary
These minutes approved as _____________________ on ________________________