Nevada Public Library
Board of Trustees
The Nevada Public Library is governed by our Board of Trustees, who are nominated by the Mayor of Nevada and confirmed by the City Council members.
These nine civic leaders are drawn from across our community and serve as volunteers.
2024-2025
Current Board members:
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Denise Carrick-Hedges, President (2027)
Oindrila Roy, Vice-President (2027)
Lucia Green, Secretary (2026)
Julie Scotten, Treasurer (2026)
Clarisse Teepe-Fryrear (2025)
Caroline Taylor (partial term, 2025)
Lindy Hartman (partial term, 2025)
Sue Quitno (partial term, 2026)
Bethany Blackburn (partial term, 2027)
The NPL Board of Trustees meets on the
4th Thursday
at 5:15 p.m.
in NPL's Annex
community room.
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Please use the Annex entrance at
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15 minutes of time is designated for public comment at every meeting.
Meeting Schedule
January 23, 2025
February 27, 2025
March 27, 2025
April 24, 2025
May 29, 2025 *
June 26, 2025
July 24, 2025
August 28, 2025
September 25, 2025
October 23, 2025
*November 20, 2025
December 2025, no meeting
*indicates changed date
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Administration and Governance Policies
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Values, Vision and Purpose
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Guiding Principles
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ALA Code of Ethics
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Confidentiality of Library Records & Privacy
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Conflict of Interest Policy
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Executive Director Succession Policy
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Open Meetings & Records Policy
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Record Retention Schedule
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Social Media Policy
Nevada Public Library Board Bylaws
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Board Bylaws
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Board of Trustees Code of Ethics
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Public Comment Policy
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Contact Us:
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by phone at
(417) 448-2770
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by email at
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or by mail at
Attn: Library Board
218 W. Walnut St.
Nevada, MO 64772
Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes of the meetings of the Nevada Public Library Board of Directors are available after they have been reviewed and approved by the Board.
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If you would like to access minutes
that aren't available in this directory,
please contact the Library Director
at (417) 448-2770.
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