FREDERICK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RETREAT MINUTES
AUGUST 27, 2025
The Frederick County Public Libraries Board of Trustees Retreat convened at 6:30 p.m. on August 27, 2025, at the C. Burr Artz Library – Trust Conference Room.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: G. Mayfield, M. O’Leary, S. Sheppard, M. Richmond, J. D’Agostino, T. Lancaster
COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT: D. Grisgraber
STAFF PRESENT: J. Kelly, Director; C. Hall, Associate Director; S. McDuff, Associate Director; C. Smith, Executive Assistant and Recording Secretary.
CLOSED SESSION:
Motion to close the meeting and enter into closed session made by J. D’Agostino; seconded by T. Lancaster. No further discussion. Vote: Unanimous.
Members of the FCPL Board of Trustees met in a closed session to discuss a personnel matter related to collective bargaining and legal representation for the Board should that be necessary.
Motion to adjourn the closed session made by M. Richmond; seconded by J. D’Agostino. No further discussion. Vote: Unanimous.
FY25 STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE:
C. Hall provided an overview of the FY23-25 Strategic Plan outcomes and successes.
POLICY REVISION DISCUSSION:
S. McDuff guided a discussion of the revisions and reaffirmations of the Policy Manual.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Motion to adjourn made by J. D’Agostino; seconded by G. Mayfield. No further discussion. Vote: Unanimous.
Signed by
S. Sheppard
Chair, Frederick County Public Libraries Board of Trustees