10/20/26 Nashville Public Library Board

The Nashville Public Library Board met on October 20, 2026. Procurement and capital matters included a reported approximately $2.7 million allocation in the latest capital spending plan: $2 million toward the Richland Park Library project, pending site finalization, and $750,000 for maintenance. The director cited rising facility costs, including a Goodlettsville HVAC bid exceeding $800,000 compared with an expected $300,000; courtyard work was expected to begin with staging by month-end. The board also considered a $38,720 amendment to an existing after-school provider’s contract to serve 40 students at HG Hill Middle School, funded by reducing another provider’s contract after that provider reported staffing and capacity issues. The transcript records a second to the amendment request but does not clearly capture a vote on it.

The board voted in favor of renewing its data-sharing agreement with Metro Nashville Public Schools for the NAZA program, covering student attendance and related information under parental-consent and data-handling safeguards. The discussion noted that this agreement was not subject to mandatory Metro Council approval based on its funding or liability level. No vendor selection or new construction award was reported.