February 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Library Board

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The Library Board approved the library’s required 2025 annual report to the state and reviewed year-end finances showing the library finished slightly under budget. The board also flagged upcoming turnover, with two long-serving members planning to leave after April.

Key Decisions

Board approved the library’s 2025 annual report to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, a required filing that affects how the library documents its services and operations to the state.

Director reviewed year-end finances and reported the library finished $488 under budget on a roughly $1 million budget—tight tracking, but it also raises the question of whether service needs are being fully funded or if underspending is becoming the norm.

Board leadership changes are coming: the president said she will bring a proposed officer slate in March, and two members (Sleger and Palmer) said they will leave after April after serving three full terms.

Public Input

No public comments or communications recorded for this meeting.

Agenda Items
New Business A. Motion to approve the 2025 annual report for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Passed
The board voted to approve the library’s 2025 annual report to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. This is a routine but important compliance step: it’s how the library formally reports activity and performance to the state. The minutes record a unanimous voice vote, but do not list a numeric tally.
📄 See in official document: Page 2
New Business B. Dawson reviewed the end of year financials
The director reviewed end-of-year financials and reported the library ended $488 under budget on a million-dollar budget. That’s a small variance, suggesting close spending control, but residents may still want to see whether any needs were deferred to hit the number. No board action was recorded on this item.
📄 See in official document: Page 2
New Business C. Sleger will bring back a slate of officers to the March meeting
The board president said she will bring a proposed slate of officers to the March meeting. This matters because officer roles shape meeting agendas and how the board sets priorities, especially during leadership transitions. No vote occurred at this meeting.
📄 See in official document: Page 2
New Business D. Board terms review
The board reviewed terms and noted that Sleger and Palmer have completed three three-year terms and will be leaving after the April meeting. That’s significant turnover in institutional memory and could change how the board approaches budgeting, staffing oversight, and policy decisions. The minutes do not indicate any appointment process or timeline for replacements.
📄 See in official document: Page 2
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