Library Trustees approve annual director evaluation process
Board of Library Trustees · Meeting of January 28, 2026
Wakefield library trustees approve annual director evaluations. The Board of Library Trustees unanimously approved a new annual evaluation form for Library Director Catherine McDonald, moving from a three-year cycle. The board also welcomed record state aid of $83,000 as part of the governor's FY27 cherry sheet, reflecting strong legislative advocacy for libraries statewide.
Gift funds totaling $53,500 were received, including $50,000 from the Hilda and Madeleine Oliver estate and $3,500 donated in honor of retired youth room librarian Heidi Zeibig. Director McDonald requested $50,000 for security camera and software replacement in FY27.
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Source: the Board of Library Trustees meeting of January 28, 2026, reported from the official video recording and transcript.
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