05/18/26 Board of Library Trustees

The May 18, 2026 meeting of the Board of Library Trustees for the Town of Fairfield, Connecticut, primarily focused on library operations, policy reviews, and upcoming budget considerations. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and approval of reconciliations and check registries for April and May, with no significant issues raised. The board discussed the proposed trustee budget for the upcoming fiscal year, highlighting the ongoing Woods Branch construction project and the potential reinstatement of a fundraising budget line to allow flexibility for donor engagement and event-related expenses. Additionally, the board reviewed a new strategic plan for 2027-2030 and discussed improvements to the library's public address system, which is funded within the existing facilities budget. A motion to approve the privacy and confidentiality of library records policy was also passed. No new contracts or vendor selections were reported, but the meeting set the stage for future budget approvals and procurement activities related to library facilities and fundraising efforts.