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Learn about the Library Board of Control

Members

  • E. Brent Washington, President
  • Alice Danclar, Vice President
  • Brent Cating
  • Jassaland Kelly-Demease
  • J. Hardtner Klumpp
  • Michelle McInnis
  • Laura Richardson
  • Dr. Dale B. Schanz
  • Anthony Zaunbrecher

Contact Information

  • Email address 
  • Calcasieu Parish Public Library
    301 W. Claude St., Lake Charles, LA 70605
  • Leave a voice message with the Executive Director's Administrative Assistant at (337) 721-7147.
By-Laws
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
Code of Conduct
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
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.
FAQ - Accessing our Collection
FAQ - Accessing our Collection
Fact Sheet

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.

Upcoming Board Meetings

For previous agendas and minutes, visit this webpage.

  • Special Meetings/Sessions
    • Sessions
      DATE SESSION LOCATION NOTES
      April 2, 2025 Special Board Meeting Central Branch Ex. Director Interviews
      June 27, 2024 Strategic Planning SOAR Central Branch  Library Strategies