LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
About the Library Board
The Library Board is composed of nine members who serve no more than two three-year staggered terms of office. Five members are appointed by the Mayor of Springfield to represent the city and four are appointed by the Greene County Commission to represent the county.
The function of the Library Board is to set policy, approve the annual budget and hire the Director. Board committees are appointed by the Board President.
The Board holds regularly scheduled monthly meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. at a branch library. The committees, Buildings & Grounds, Executive, Finance & Personnel and Programs, Services & Technology, meet as needed throughout the year.
Library Board of Trustees Members 2023-2024
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Rachael Morrow
President
County
2nd term ending 2026 -
Stacey Penney
Vice President
County
2nd term ending 2026 -
Christopher Bozarth
Secretary
City
2nd term ending 2025 -
Aaron Jones
Treasurer
City
1st term ending 2025 -
Clinton Beecham
County
2nd term ending 2025
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James Nevins
County
1st term ending 2024 -
Robert Stephens
City
1st term ending 2026
Melanie Weiler
City
1st term ending 2026-
David Yancey
City
1st term ending 2024
Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
Board meetings will begin at 4 p.m., except for the April retreat, in the community room of the following branch libraries. Click on the branch name for directions to the Library.
- January 16, 2024 Republic Branch
- February 20, 2024 Library Center
- March 19, 2024 Ash Grove Branch
- April 16, 2024 Spring Board Retreat 12 p.m. and Board Meeting 4 p.m., location to be determined
- May 21, 2024 Willard Branch
- June 18, 2024 Library Center