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Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees for a public library is a governing body responsible for overseeing the operation, management, and welfare of the library. The Board of Trustees ensures that the public library serves its community's needs effectively, responsibly, and equitably. The board sets policy, oversees finances, and ensures that the library fulfills its mission and vision.

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President: Michele Reakes
Vice-President: Terry Foor-Pessin
Financial Officer: Dale Fox
Melinda Ramsey
Eic Wentworth

Treasurer (not on the Board): Abigail Bishop
Secretary (not on the Board): Kirsten Spear

OV Public Library Board meetings are held at 6 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the Library. The public is welcome to attend and be heard at board meetings. If a member of the public wishes to bring up an issue for board consideration, they are encouraged to contact the library director to see id the issue may be placed on the agenda for an upcoming meeting. The Board reserves the right to to schedule additional meetings, cancel, or reschedule meetings as needed, allowing advance notice as much as possible. 

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September 19, 2023

October 17, 2023

November 28, 2023

December 19, 2023

January 17, 2024 5:30- 8 PM

February 20, 2024

March 19, 2024

April 16, 2024

May 21, 2024

June 18, 2024

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Meeting Minutes                                                                                              Additional Documents

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June 2023                                                                                                          OV Library Policy Manual

August 2 2023                                                                                                   ByLaws

August 29, 2023

September 26, 2023

October 17, 2023

November 28, 2023

December 19, 2023

January 17, 2024

February 20, 2024

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Interested in joining the Board of Trustees?

Elections for new Board members are held in May during the School Budget Vote. You must complete a petition from the OV Board Office which includes 20 signatures of Otselic Valley residents to be considered a candidate on the ballot.  
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