Board of Trustees

NOTICE Members of the FCPL Board of Trustees Finance Committee will be meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. to review the proposed FY27 budget. The meeting will be held in the Trust Conference Room at the C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD. AGENDA Review of proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget – James Kelly

Frederick County Public Libraries Board of Trustees June 3, 2026 C. Burr Artz – Community Room 7:00 p.m. Agenda   Meeting called to order Welcome citizens Citizens remarks Approval of Minutes – May 13, 2026 Chair’s Report – FCPL Board of Trustees Director’s Report – James Kelly FCPL – Update Budget/CIP Update New Business Financial Report – Brandy McDermott (5 min.) Bookmobile Update – Bryan Hissong (10 min.) Election of Officers – Nominations Committee (5 min.) – action required Board Questions and Comments Other Citizen Remarks Next meeting – Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. will be held at the C. Burr Artz Library – Community Room, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD. Adjournment Closed Session – Personnel Matter pursuant to Sub-section 305(b)(1) of the General Provisions of the Maryland Annotated Code.

Frederick County Public LibrariesBoard of TrusteesOctober 7, 2026C. Burr Artz – Community Room7:00 p.m.Agenda Meeting called to orderWelcome community membersPublic commentApproval of Minutes – August 26, 2026 September 2, 2026Chair’s Report – FCPL Board of TrusteesDirector’s Report – James KellyFCPL – UpdateBudget/CIP UpdateNew BusinessFinancial Report – Brandy McDermott (5 min.)South County Libraries Update – Rebecca Reeves (10 min.)Summer Challenge Update – Erin Gambrill (10 min.)Development Update – Jessica El-Zeftawy (10 min.)Board Questions and CommentsOther Public CommentNext meeting – the Finance Committee will meet on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the C. Burr Artz Library – Community Room, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD. The next Board meeting is on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. will be held at the C. Burr Artz Library – Community Room, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD.Adjournment

Frederick County Public Libraries Board of Trustees September 2, 2026 C. Burr Artz – Community Room 7:00 p.m. Agenda   Meeting called to order Welcome citizens Citizens remarks Approval of Minutes – June 3, 2026 Chair’s Report – FCPL Board of Trustees Director’s Report – James Kelly FCPL – Update Budget/CIP Update New Business LATI Recognition – James Kelly (5 min.) Financial Report – Brandy McDermott (5 min.) Holiday Schedule – James Kelly (5 min.) – action required Policies Revisions and Reaffirmations – Sheila McDuff (10 min.) – action required  Committee Assignments – Board Members (5 min.) C. Burr Artz Library Update – Stephanie Yates (10 min.) Board Questions and Comments Other Citizen Remarks Next meeting – Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. will be held at the C. Burr Artz Library – Community Room, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD. Adjournment

Frederick County Public Libraries Board of Trustees May 13, 2026 C. Burr Artz – Community Room 7:00 p.m. Agenda   Meeting called to order Welcome citizens Citizens remarks Approval of Minutes – April 8, 2026 Chair’s Report – FCPL Board of Trustees Director’s Report – James Kelly FCPL – Update Budget/CIP Update New Business Financial Report – Brandy McDermott (5 min.) Brunswick Library Update – (10 min.) Board Member Reappointment – Nominations Committee (5 min.) – action required New Board Member Appointment – Nominations Committee (5 min.) – action required Board Questions and Comments Other Citizen Remarks Next meeting – Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. will be held at the C. Burr Artz Library – Community Room, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD. Adjournment

Frederick County Public Libraries Board of Trustees April 8, 2026 C. Burr Artz – Community Room 7:00 p.m. Agenda   Meeting called to order Welcome citizens Citizens remarks* Approval of Minutes – March 4, 2026 Chair’s Report – FCPL Board of Trustees Director’s Report – James Kelly FCPL – Update Budget/CIP Update New Business LATI Recognition – James Kelly (5 min.)   Financial Report – Brandy McDermott (5 min.) Myersville Library Update – (10 min.) Board Questions and Comments Other Citizen Remarks Next meeting – Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. will be held at the C. Burr Artz Library – Community Room, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD. Adjournment

Frederick County Public Libraries Board of Trustees March 4, 2026 C. Burr Artz – Community Room 7:00 p.m. Agenda   Meeting called to order Welcome citizens Citizens remarks*  Approval of Minutes – February 4, 2026  Chair’s Report – FCPL Board of Trustees  Director’s Report – James Kelly FCPL – Update Budget/CIP Update  New Business Financial Report – Brandy McDermott (5 min.) Walkersville Library Update – Levi Branson (10 min.) Digital Content Presentation – Michelle Redden and Marian Currens (10 min.)  Board Questions and Comments  Other Citizen Remarks  Next meeting – Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. will be held at the C. Burr Artz Library – Community Room, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD.  Adjournment  

Frederick County Public Libraries Board of Trustees February 4, 2026 C. Burr Artz – Community Room 7:00 p.m. Agenda   Meeting called to order Welcome citizens Citizens remarks Approval of Minutes – January 7, 2026 Board MeetingJanuary 22, 2026 Finance Committee Meeting  Chair’s Report – FCPL Board of Trustees Director’s Report – James Kelly FCPL – Update Budget/CIP Update New Business Financial Report – Brandy McDermott (5 min.) Budget Presentation – James Kelly and Brandy McDermott (30 min.) – action required Thurmont Library Update – Betsey Brannen (10 min.) Board Questions and Comments Other Citizen Remarks Next meeting – Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. will be held at the C. Burr Artz Library – Community Room, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD. Adjournment

Frederick County Public Libraries Board of Trustees January 7, 2026 C. Burr Artz – Community Room 7:00 p.m. Agenda Meeting called to order Welcome citizens Citizens remarks Approval of Minutes – November 12, 2025 Finance Committee MeetingNovember 19, 2025 Board Meeting Chair’s Report – FCPL Board of Trustees Director’s Report – James Kelly FCPL – Update Budget/CIP Update New Business Financial Report – Brandy McDermott (5 min.) Emmitsburg Library Update – Deb Spurrier (10 min.) Director’s Evaluation – Evaluation/Nomination Committee (5 min.) – action item Board Questions and Comments Other Citizen Remarks Next meeting – Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. will be held at the C. Burr Artz Library – Community Room, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD. Adjournment

NOTICE The FCPL Board of Trustees will be meeting on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. for the annual Board Retreat. The meeting will be held in the Trust Conference Room at the C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD.   AGENDA Closed Session – Personnel Matter pursuant to Sub-section 305(b)(1) of the General Provisions of the Maryland Annotated Code. FY25 Strategic Plan update Policy Revision discussion

NOTICE The FCPL Board of Trustees will be meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. for the annual Board Retreat. The meeting will be held in the Trust Conference Room at the C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD. AGENDA Closed Session – Personnel Matter pursuant to Sub-section 305(b)(1) of the General Provisions of the Maryland Annotated Code. Open Session – Policy Revision and Discussion Open Session – Financial Report Discussion AGENDA Closed Session – Personnel Matter pursuant to Sub-section 305(b)(1) of the General Provisions of the Maryland Annotated Code. Open Session – Policy Revision and Discussion Open Session – Financial Report Discussion

NOTICE Members of the FCPL Board of Trustees Finance Committee will be meeting virtually on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. for budget training.   Members of the FCPL Board of Trustees Finance Committee will be meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to review the FY26 proposed budget. The meeting will be held in the Administrative Conference Room at the C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD.

NOTICE Members of the FCPL Board of Trustees Finance Committee will be meeting virtually on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. for budget training.   Members of the FCPL Board of Trustees Finance Committee will be meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. to review the FY26 proposed budget. The meeting will be held in the Administrative Conference Room at the C. Burr Artz Library, 110 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD.