The Library Board is dedicated to guiding our library and serving the community. Learn more about who our board members are and how to contact them. You’ll also find information about upcoming board meetings, along with agendas and minutes to keep you informed.
c/o Calcasieu Parish Public Library, 301 W. Claude St., Lake Charles, LA 70605
boardofcontrol@calcasieulibrary.org
To leave a message, please contact the Executive Director's Administrative Assistant at 337-721-7147.
By-Laws of the Consolidated Calcasieu Parish Library Board of Control details formation, mission statement, trustees, authority and duties, meetings, public comments in meetings, committees, etc.
By-Laws of the Consolidated Calcasieu Parish Library Board of Control (PDF, 318 KB) 
The Library Board has adopted as its code of conduct the Louisiana Library Association Trustee Section Code of Ethics for Trustees of Public Libraries.
Memberships for Board members in state, regional and national associations shall be included in the annual operating budget.
Registration fees, travel and related expenses for Board members' attendance at local, state and national library meetings shall be governed according to the policy for library staff members.
Legal counsel for the Library Board and staff shall be provided by the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney or his designee.
Legal expenses incurred by any member of the Library Board or staff involved in litigation as a result of his service on the Library Board or employment by the library shall be paid from library funds, provided that the Library Board member or staff was acting in good faith and within the scope and authority of his position.
Library Legislation Fact Sheet [PDF, 620 KB]
When: The Library Board of Control meets on the third Thursday of January, March, May, July, October, and November.
Where: Meeting locations may change throughout the year. For more details, check the Upcoming Board Meetings or the Library Board of Control Agendas & Minutes sections.
Additional Information: The Library Board of Control provides a public comment period at all meetings, in accordance with the Louisiana Open Meetings Law.
Public Comments Policy (PDF, 96.4 KB)
Table displaying the dates, agendas, and meeting minutes for the Library Board of Control.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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| Jan. 15 |
1.15.26 [PDF, 69.9 KB]
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| Mar. 19 | ||
| May 21 | ||
| July 16 | ||
| Oct. 15 | ||
| Nov. 19 |
For older Board agendas or meeting minutes, please contact the Executive Director’s Administrative Assistant at 337-721-7147 for assistance.
Table displaying the dates, agendas, and meeting minutes for the Library Board of Control.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 16 |
01.16.25 [PDF, 122 KB]
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01.16.25 [PDF, 1387 KB]
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| Mar. 20 |
03.20.25 [PDF, 131 KB]  |
03.20.25 [PDF, 455 KB] |
| May 15 |
05.15.25 [PDF, 78.4 KB]
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05.15.25 [PDF, 1618 KB] |
| July 30* |
07.30.25 [PDF, 70.3 KB]
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07.30.25 |
| Oct. 28* |
10.28.25 [PDF, 76.9 KB] |
10.28.25 [PDF, 571 KB]
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| Nov. 20 |
11.20.25 [PDF, 68.9 KB] |
11.20.25 [PDF, 635 KB)
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*originally scheduled for July 17th
*originally scheduled for Oct 16th
For older Board agendas or meeting minutes, please contact the Executive Director’s Administrative Assistant at 337-721-7147 for assistance.
A table displaying the current year’s dates, agendas, and meeting minutes for the Library Board of Control Special Meetings or Sessions.
| Date | Business | Agendas Minutes |
|---|---|---|
A table displaying the previous year's dates, agendas, and minutes for special meetings or sessions of the Library Board of Control.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2025 |
07.29.25 [PDF, 75.6 KB]
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07.29.25 [PDF, 80.4 KB]
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Exec. Director interviews |
| Apr. 2, 2025 |
04.02.25 [PDF, 136 KB]
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04.02.25 [PDF, 75.1 KB]
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Exec. Director interviews |
For older Board agendas or meeting minutes, please contact the Executive Director’s Administrative Assistant at 337-721-7147 for assistance.
The 2026 Committee comprises the following members: Anthony Zaunbrecher (Chair), Brent Cating, Michelle McInnis, and Laura Richardson.
A table displaying the current year's meeting dates, agendas, and minutes for the Library Board of Control Buildings and Properties Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
A table listing the previous year's meeting dates, agendas, and minutes for the Buildings and Properties Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 |
05.15.25 [PDF, 61.5 KB]
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05.15.25 [PDF, 762 KB]
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| Sept. 4, 2025 |
09.04.25 [PDF, 128 KB] |
09.04.25 [PDF, 342 KB] |
For older Board agendas or meeting minutes, please contact the Executive Director’s Administrative Assistant at 337-721-7147 for assistance.
The 2026 Committee comprises the following members: Brent Cating (Chair), Michelle McInnis, Laura Richardson, and Anthony Zaunbrecher
A table displaying the current year's meeting dates, agendas, and minutes for the Library Board of Control Finance Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
A table listing the previous year's meeting dates, agendas, and minutes for the Finance Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 18, 2025 |
09.18.25 [PDF, 65.8 KB]
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09.18.25 [PDF, 821 KB]
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For older Board agendas or meeting minutes, please contact the Executive Director’s Administrative Assistant at 337-721-7147 for assistance.
The 2026 Committee comprises the following members: Michelle McInnis (Chair), Brent Cating, Jassaland Kelly-Demease, and Dr. Dale B. Schanz.
A table displaying the current year's meeting dates, agendas, and minutes for the Library Board of Control Library Services, Resources, and Policies Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
A table listing the previous year's meeting dates, agendas, and minutes for the Library Services, Resources, and Policies Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 |
07.02.25 [PDF, 61.7 KB]
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07.02.25 [PDF, 485 KB]
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For older Board agendas or meeting minutes, please contact the Executive Director’s Administrative Assistant at 337-721-7147 for assistance.
The 2026 Committee comprises the following members: Dr. Dale B. Schanz (Chair), Jassaland Kelly-Demease, Laura Richardson, and Anthony Zaunbrecher.
A table displaying the current year's meeting dates, agendas, and minutes for the Library Board of Control Nominating Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
A table listing the previous year's meeting dates, agendas, and minutes for the Nominating Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 30, 2025 |
10.30.25 [PDF, 62.0 KB]
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10.30.25 [PDF, 82 KB]
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For older Board agendas or meeting minutes, please contact the Executive Director’s Administrative Assistant at 337-721-7147 for assistance.
The 2026 Committee comprises the following members: E. Brent Washington (Chair), Jassaland Kelly-Demease, J. Hardtner Klumpp, and Dr. Dale B. Schanz.
A table displaying the current year's meeting dates, agendas, and minutes for the Library Board of Control Personnel Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
A table listing the previous year's meeting dates, agendas, and minutes for the Personnel Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 26, 2025 |
02.26.25 [PDF, 40.6 KB]
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02.26.25 [PDF, 294 KB]
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| Mar. 12, 2025 |
03.12.25 [PDF, 43.6 KB]
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03.12.25 [PDF, 258 KB]
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| Mar. 13, 2025 |
03.13.25 [PDF, 43.7 KB]
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03.13.25 [PDF, 74 KB]
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| Mar. 17, 2025 |
03.17.25 [PDF, 86.1 KB]
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03.17.25 [PDF, 84 KB]
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| June 25, 2025 |
06.25.25 [PDF, 150 KB]
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06.25.25 [PDF, 273 KB]
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| Sept. 4, 2025 |
09.04.25 [PDF, 62.3 KB]
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09.04.25 [PDF, 136 KB]
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For older Board agendas or meeting minutes, please contact the Executive Director’s Administrative Assistant at 337-721-7147 for assistance.
