2020/2021 Note: During COVID-19 restrictions, Board Meetings are often done via ZOOM. All meeting details are posted publicly on the Library's website as they become available.

Board Meetings

When: Every First Monday of the Month at 4:30pm

Where:  Library Community Room

Description: The Board welcomes anyone who wishes to come and share their insights about the library.

Board of Directors for Hastings Public Library

Officers

Jordan Brehm – President, Hastings City

Jeff Kniaz – Vice President, Hastings City

Kim Bosma – Secretary, Rutland Township

Trustees

Norma Jean Acker – Hastings City

Audrey Burton – Rutland Township

David Koons – Hastings City

Kelli Newberry - Hastings Charter Township

John Resseguie – Hastings City

Mary Rivett - Hastings Charter Township

Board Meeting Minutes

Copies of past recent board meeting minutes are available below. Contact the Director if interested in older meeting information or if there are questions on anything related to the board meetings.

• January 4, 2021 - via Zoom
• December 7, 2020 - via Zoom
• November 16, 2020 Special Meeting - via Zoom
• November 2, 2020 - via Zoom
• October 5, 2020 - via Zoom
• August 31, 2020 - via Zoom
• August 3, 2020 - via Zoom
• July 2020 - via Zoom
• June 25, 2020 Special Meeting - via Zoom
• June 2020 - via Zoom
• May 2020 Special Meeting - via Zoom
• May 2020 - via Zoom
• April 2020 - via Zoom
• March 2020 Special Meeting
• March 2020
• February 2020
• January 2020

ALA Ethics Statement for Library Board Members

• Board members must promote a high level of library service while observing ethical standards.
• Board members must avoid situations in which personal interests might be served or financial benefits gained at the expense of library users, colleagues, or the institution.
• It is incumbent upon any trustee to disqualify himself or herself immediately whenever the appearance of conflict of interest exists.
• Board members must distinguish clearly in their actions and statements between their personal philosophies and attitudes and those of the institution, acknowledging the formal position of the board even if they personally disagree.
• A board member must respect the confidential nature of library business while being aware of and in compliance with applicable laws governing freedom of information.
• Board members must be prepared to support to the fullest the efforts of librarians in resisting censorship of library materials by groups or individuals.
• Board members who accept appointment to the library board are expected to perform all of the functions of library board members.