During a recent government meeting, board members discussed several key topics, including community outreach initiatives and personnel matters.

One of the primary focuses was on the \"Let's Read\" program, which aims to recruit tutors for literacy support. A total of 849 individuals expressed interest in the program, with 275 completing the application process. Of those, 266 signed up for training, and 130 have successfully completed their training and are now ready to tutor. Board members emphasized the importance of promoting this initiative through social media and community channels to maximize participation.

The meeting also addressed administrative terminations, with the board approving the termination of 11 individuals due to job abandonment. Additionally, two individuals were terminated for cause, following a thorough review process. Both motions received unanimous support from board members.

Another significant topic was the appointment of a new member to the library commission. Following a 30-day application period, the committee recommended Cattarelli Bounds, known as \"Cat,\" for the position. The decision was based on a rubric that evaluated candidates on a set of predetermined questions. Despite some board members expressing a desire for more context regarding the selection process, the committee stood by its decision, citing Bounds' higher score on the rubric.

The meeting concluded with a commitment to ensure transparency in the selection process and to provide additional information to board members regarding the evaluation criteria used for the library commission candidates.