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, 306 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.
Fact Sheet [PDF, 619 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, 79.5 KB)
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, 1223 KB]
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| Mar. 20 |
03.20.25 [PDF, 131 KB] |
03.20.25 [PDF, 159 KB] |
| May 15 |
05.15.25 [PDF, 78.4 KB]
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05.15.25 [PDF, 1318 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, 210 KB]
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| Nov 20 |
11.20.25 [PDF, 68.9 KB] |
*originally scheduled for July 17th
*originally scheduled for Oct 16th
For previous agendas and minutes, visit this webpage.
Table displaying the dates, agendas, and meeting minutes for the Library Board of Control Special Meetings or Sessions.
| Date | Business | Agendas Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| 07.29.25 | Ex. Director Interview |
Agenda [PDF, 75.6 KB] Minutes [PDF, 80.4 KB]
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| 04.02.25 | Ex. Director Interview |
Agenda [PDF, 136 KB] Minutes [PDF, 75.1 KB]
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For previous agendas and minutes, visit this webpage.
The 2025 Committee comprises the following members: Anthony Zaunbrecher (Chair), Alice Danclar, J. Hardtner Klumpp, and Laura Richardson.
Table displaying the dates, agendas, and meeting minutes for the Library Board of Control Buildings and Properties Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| May 15 |
05.15.25 [PDF, 61.5 KB]
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05.15.25 [PDF, 681 KB]
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| Sept. 4 |
09.04.25 [PDF, 128 KB]
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09.04.25 [PDF, 133 KB]
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For previous agendas and minutes, visit this webpage.
The 2025 Committee comprises the following members: Brent Cating (Chair), J. Hardtner Klumpp, Dr. Dale B. Schanz, and Anthony Zaunbrecher
Table displaying the dates, agendas, and meeting minutes for the Library Board of Control Finance Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 18 |
09.18.25 [PDF, 65.8 KB]
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09.18.25 [PDF, 100 KB]
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For previous agendas and minutes, visit this webpage.
The 2025 Committee comprises the following members: Laura Richardson (Chair), Brent Cating, Alice Danclar, and Jassaland Kelly-Demease.
Table displaying the dates, agendas, and meeting minutes for the Library Board of Control Library Services, Resources, and Policies Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| July 2 |
07.02.25 [PDF, 61.7 KB]
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07.02.25 [PDF, 294 KB]
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For previous agendas and minutes, visit this webpage.
The 2025 Committee comprises the following members: Dr. Dale B. Schanz (Chair), J. Hardtner Klumpp, Jassaland Kelly-Demease, and Michelle McInnis.
Table displaying the dates, agendas, and meeting minutes for the Library Board of Control Nominating Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 |
10.30.25 [PDF, 62 KB]
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10.30.25 [PDF, 33.1 KB]
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For previous agendas and minutes, visit this webpage.
The 2025 Committee comprises the following members: Alice Danclar (Chair), Michelle McInnis, Laura Richardson, and Dr. Dale B. Schanz.
Table displaying the dates, agendas, and meeting minutes for the Library Board of Control Personnel Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 26 |
02.26.25 [PDF, 40.6 KB]
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02.26.25 [PDF, 259 KB]
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| Mar. 12 |
03.12.25 [PDF, 43.6 KB]
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03.12.25 [PDF, 224 KB]
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| Mar. 13 |
03.13.25 [PDF, 43.7 KB]
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03.13.25 [PDF, 28.6 KB]
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| Mar. 17 |
03.17.25 [PDF, 86.1 KB]
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03.17.25 [PDF, 32.4 KB]
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| June 25 |
06.25.25 [PDF, 150 KB]
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06.25.25 [PDF, 238 KB]
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| Sept. 4 |
09.04.25 [PDF, 62.3 KB]
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09.04.25 [PDF, 54 KB]
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For previous agendas and minutes, visit this webpage.
The 2025 Committee comprises the following members: Dr. Dale B. Schanz (Chair), J. Hardtner Klumpp, Jassaland Kelly-Demease, and Michelle McInnis.
Table displaying the dates, agendas, and meeting minutes for the Library Board of Control Strategic Plan Committee.
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| none | none | none |
For previous agendas and minutes, visit this webpage.
