Pawlet Library Board Meeting - October 20, 2026

1.) Call to order 2.) Operating Norms (1) 3.) Discussion/Action: Addition or deletion of agenda items, approve agenda (5) 4.) Public Comment (10) 5.) Action: Approve minutes for 08 September 2026 meeting (5) 6.) Treasurer’s Report (20) a. b. Action: Approve & sign warrant Discussion/Action: FY 2026 budget update, FY 2027 budget 7.) Discussion/Action: Library Report (15) 8.) Update: Library email accounts (5) 9.) Discussion/Action: Background checks (5) 10.) Fundraising a. Discussion/Action: MERP & ALA grant updates (15) b. Discussion/Action: Fall/Winter fundraisers (15) 11.) Discussion/Action: Library Co-Director presentation, Helen Wood & Heidi Hammell (30) 12.) Proposed Executive Session pursuant to 1 VSA s313(a)(3) for the appointment, employment, or evaluation of a public officer or employee, to discuss candidates for Library Director vacancy, including qualifications, employment terms, and related personnel matters. (30) 13.) Discussion/Action: Consider & act on next steps in the Library Director hiring process. (15) 14.) Discussion/Action: Report back from the Selectboard/Library report to Selectboard (5) 15.) Reflection on Operating Norms (5) 16.) Public Comment (10) 17.) Action: Determine next