Minutes
Morgan County Library
Board of Trustees
April 9, 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: A significant number of memorial gifts were received in memory of Betty Hensley. The memorials will be earmarked for children’s programming.
Friends Report: Funding has been approved for the library Shushbooth. The next meeting will be May 21, 5:30PM, at the library. The annual book sale dates are April 22-25.
Minutes: Kathy moved, Melissa seconded, to accept the March minutes as presented. Motion carried.
Vouchers/Financial Report: Balance as of March 31, 2026, is $566,609.48. Ann moved, Melissa seconded, to accept the March report as presented. Motion carried.
Director’s Report: Circulation numbers in general remain steady; print circulation decreased while digital circulation increased. The mural is under construction. Graphic novels are back in place, and magazines will soon be moved to the coffee area. Planning for the Summer Reading Program continues.
Old Business: Ann moved, Kathy seconded, to purchase an institutional membership with the Missouri Library Association. Annual fee is $300. Motion carried.
New Business: Ann moved, Kathy seconded, to re-visit the question of offering an out-of-district card in six months.
The Disciplinary, Conflict of Interest, and Library Staff Code of Ethics policies were reviewed. The Conflict of Interest Policy will undergo further review.
Adjournment: Kathy moved, Melissa seconded, to adjourn at 6:41 PM. Motion carried.
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Mary Jo Jackson, President Ann Brinson, Secretary
These minutes approved as _____________________ on ________________________