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Prescott Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes August 20, 2026 In Person: Amy Fiege, Anne Kressly, Jerry Klasen, Carissa Langer, Tasslyn Magnusson, Susan Oney, Penny Peterson. Absent: Adam Granquist. Call to Order: Jerry Klasen called the meeting to order at 6:38 pm with a roll call of Board members confirming that a quorum was present and that the meeting was in compliance with the open meeting law. Agenda: A motion to accept the agenda for August 20, 2026 was made by Amy Fiege and seconded by Penny Peterson and carried. Approval of Minutes: A motion to approve July 15, 2026, Library Board minutes was made by Amy Fiege and seconded by Susan Oney and carried. Director’s Report: Carissa Langer presented a Director’s Report for July. • Highlights included report on reports on the Summer Reading progress as well as two author visits – Allen Eskins and Matt Goldman. As of August 17, there were 462 reading logs returned for 447 registered participants. • Carrisa informed the Trustees about Friends and Trustee days at the WI Library Association meeting in Madison on October 21 • Darien attended a 3-day workshop, “Foundations of Wisconsin Librarianship: Essential Skills for Library Media Specialists and Public Library Staff Serving Youth Workshop”. All staff have completed (or will be completing) the webinar, “AI in Collection Development”. Carissa will be attending the “Everyone Palooza workshop” in September. • Plans are to ask for an increase in reimbursement at the County Commissioners meetings. • Tasslyn Magnusson made a motion to accept the Director’s Report, seconded by Amy Fiege and carried. Financial Report – Library Expenditures: • Carissa Langer presented the library expenditure report. o HVAC issues continue to be a problem for the Library and the City. o Operating Expenses increased because of the new copy/printer. o Capital Improvements show the increase from the paving project in the parking lot. • Penny Peterson made a motion to accept which was seconded by Susan Oney and carried. Old Business • None. New Business • Friends of the Prescott Library o Kris Sampson was unable to attend, Carissa reported for the Friends. o The Friends group plans to join the Library tabling at Prescott Dazes. o They are discussing fundraising priorities. • Initial Review of the 2027 Budget o Carissa reported that increases were anticipated for the Trane Bill, Moore Bill and general mild increase in operating expenses. o The budget will be approved in September. Treasurer’s Report: Amy Fiege reported a balance of $5,313.36. Issues and Assignments for Next Meeting: • Current rotation of policies and procedures for discussion. • Summer Reading Report • Finalize Budget (September) Adjourn: Penny Peterson made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:09 pm, seconded by Amy Fiege, the motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Tasslyn Magnusson