2026 Board of Trustees

Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4:45 in the library's Board Room.  (Take the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor.  Walk through Local History and Rome Teachers Center (RTC).  Enter the hallway outside RTC.  The Board Room is the room on the opposite side of the hallway at the bottom of the stairs.)

The annual meeting is held on the 3rd Wednesday of January at 4:00 in the library's Auditorium.  (Take the elevator to the 4th floor. Walk through the Book Sale to the Auditorium.)

To communicate with the Board of Trustees, please send mail  to: 

Jervis Public Library

ATTN: <insert Board member name or Board of Trustees>

613 N. Washington St.  

or email JervisDirector@midyork.org.


Sharon Carson, President

Rick Weltz, Vice-President

Linda Sturtevant, Secretary

Kelly Cardwell

Jackie Cavano

Phyllis Didio

Jessica Hampe

Nancie McClendon

Janet Millner

Feidy Miner

Tom Nelson

Board meetings are open to the public. See the policy governing public participation.

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Resources

The Trustee Handbook Book Club (live or recorded, see https://midhudson.org/trusteebookclub/ ) is one of the best ways to meet these requirements.

Upcoming Sessions

Jan 27, 2026 – Trustee Handbook Book Club: Open Meetings Law | Online: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. | REGISTER

Presenter: Kristin O’Neill, Committee on Open Government (NYS)
 This session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about Library Board of Trustees’ obligations under the Open Meetings Law. The class will focus on the areas of concern most relevant to you, so bring your questions, concerns, and unusual situations to discuss and to receive advice and guidance from the Committee on Open Government.

 

Feb 10, 2026 – Trustee Handbook Book Club: Freedom of Information Law | Online: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. | REGISTER

Presenter: Kristin O’Neill, Committee on Open Government (NYS)
 This session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about a public library’s rights and responsibilities in relation to the Freedom of Information Law. The class will focus on the areas of concern most relevant to you, so bring your questions, concerns, and unusual situations to discuss and to receive advice and guidance from the Committee on Open Government.

 

The State Comptroller’s Office

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy

As an association library, the specifics are sometimes not applicable but the general guidelines are always applicable.

Upcoming Sessions

January 21, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

Fiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board

The governing board’s oversight role can touch virtually every aspect of a local government’s operations. This session will discuss some key functions including budget responsibilities, interim reporting, the audit of claims, and the annual audit requirements. We will also provide resources available to assist in these oversight activities.

 

February 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Virtual

Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process

This webinar will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.