Board of Library Trustees

Meeting Minutes

Fuller Room
2 Baker Street, Foxborough, MA 02035
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
7:00 P.M.

Members Present: Chair Paul Ivanovskis, Clerk Sara Halton, Ashley Clement, Jonathan Clark, Adam Jenkins

Members Absent: Jennifer Ooi

Also Present: Library Director Libby O’Neill, Friend of the Library Sue Collins

Documentation

  • Meeting Minutes for Approval – April 7, 2026
  • Professional Staff Reports
  • Director’s Report
  • Financial Report
  • Quarterly Library Trust Report
  • Boyden Library Liability Waiver

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by P. Ivanovskis.

Public Comment

None.

Donation from the Foxboro Jaycees

The Board considered acceptance of a $250.00 donation from the Foxboro Jaycees to Boyden Library.

Motion: A. Clement made a motion to accept the donation. A. Jenkins seconded.

Vote: Motion passed 5-0-0.

Correspondence

None.

Approval of Meeting Minutes

After the Board reviewed the minutes, S. Halton made a motion to approve the April minutes as presented. P. Ivanovskis seconded.

Vote: Motion passed 5-0-0.

Election of Officers / Board Reorganization

A. Clement nominated P. Ivanovskis to serve as Chair. S. Halton seconded the nomination.

Vote: Nomination approved 5-0-0.

P. Ivanovskis nominated A. Clement to serve as Vice Chair. S. Halton seconded the nomination.

Vote: Nomination approved 5-0-0.

A. Clement nominated S. Halton to serve as Clerk. P. Ivanovskis seconded the nomination.

Vote: Nomination approved 5-0-0.

Friends’ Report

S. Collins provided a report from the Friends. The book sale is upcoming May 13–15, with early shopping for library staff and volunteers on Wednesday. The Friends revised their bylaws. The annual budget will now be voted on in November. The Friends will have a booth at Founders Day with henna and books for sale.

Upcoming Friends Meetings – Trustee Representatives:

  • June 3 – A. Jenkins
  • September 2 – J. Clark
  • October 7 – P. Ivanovskis
  • November 2 – J. Ooi

Professional Staff Reports

The CIP request for the new Teen Programming room was approved at Town Meeting, so this area is currently being cleared. School visits have been going well. April vacation was very busy in the Children’s Room.

Financial Reports

We are doing well on expenses, at approximately 90% expenditure for the year.

Director’s Report

Library Operations

None.

Programs & Services

The Library will be receiving its second installment of state aid of $26,174.58, bringing the fiscal year total to $52,115.38. April was very busy with adult programs.

Personnel Updates

L. O’Neill has hired three new substitute librarians. Interviews are ongoing for a department administrator.

New Business

World Cup Matches

June 16 and June 26 matches would let out around the time of library closure. L. O’Neill proposed closing one hour early on each of these days: 7:00 P.M. on June 16 and 4:00 P.M. on June 26.

Motion: P. Ivanovskis moved that the Board adopt the proposal to close early on both days. J. Clark seconded.

Vote: Motion passed 5-0-0.

Library of Things Borrowing Policy

L. O’Neill proposed updating the policy to include a fine for items not returned in the same condition.

Motion: After discussion, S. Halton moved to amend paragraph 9 of the policy as follows:

All items must be returned in the same condition as issued, barring normal wear and tear, or a fine of $5 may be applied to the patron’s account.

P. Ivanovskis seconded the motion.

Vote: Motion passed 5-0-0.

Old Business

Library Siteworks

L. O’Neill requested the use of Beyond Books funds for funding the new website.

Motion: S. Halton made a motion to use Beyond Books funds. P. Ivanovskis seconded.

Vote: Motion passed 5-0-0.

Food for Fines

L. O’Neill proposed bringing back Food for Fines to increase donations to the food pantry for June through August, with $1 in fines removed per item donated.

Motion: P. Ivanovskis made a motion to adopt the program for June through August. A. Clement seconded.

Vote: Motion passed 5-0-0.

Director’s Annual Evaluation Update

P. Ivanovskis previously reviewed the evaluation with L. O’Neill. L. O’Neill presented her goals for the upcoming year.

Adjournment

Motion: A. Clement made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. P. Ivanovskis seconded.

Vote: All were in favor. Motion approved 5-0-0.

Respectfully submitted,

Sara Halton
Clerk