Board of Trustees
About the Barberton Library Board of Trustees
Barberton Public Library has a seven-member Board of Trustees which is the governing body authorized by the State of Ohio to establish policies and develop our annual budget. Board members represent the citizens’ interest while promoting the highest level of library service appropriate to the community, in accordance with state law. Members of the Library Board of Trustees are appointed for seven-year terms by the Barberton Board of Education. Library Trustees serve without remuneration. The Library's Board of Trustees generally meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM.
The Barberton Public Library is a separate political subdivision of the State of Ohio. It is not part of the city or county government. The service area is the Barberton City School District and the Library’s taxing authority is the Barberton Board of Education, which authorizes ballot issues to be placed before the voters on behalf of the Library.
Library Trustee Wanted
The Board of Trustees of the Barberton Public Library are seeking a community member to join the Board who possesses a passion for the community and public library service. A Trustee must be a registered voter, with Barberton residency preferred. The successful candidate will serve a four-year term that runs through June 2030.
The seven-member Board of Trustees is the governing body authorized by the State of Ohio to establish policies and develop the Library’s annual budget. Board members are volunteers who represent the citizens’ interests while promoting the highest level of library service appropriate to the community, in accordance with state law. The Library Director and Fiscal Officer work with the Board to ensure that the community is being provided with library services and materials that reflect Barberton’s values and standards.
The Board generally meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The Personnel, Finance and Audit, and Building & Equipment Committees also meet as needed, and each trustee serves on at least one committee.
Anyone interested in serving the community as a Library Trustee is encouraged to submit a resume and application to director@barbertonlibrary.org by July 22, 2026. Applications are available at the Library’s Customer Service Desk or as a PDF below. If you require reasonable accommodation or experience any technical difficulties, please email us at employment@barbertonlibrary.org.
2026 Board of Trustees
Jennifer Doll, President
James Leonard, Vice President
Kenneth Cheatham, Secretary
Heather McMullen
Holly Perry
Amy Wise
2026 Committee Appointments
| Building & Equipment | Finance & Audit | Personnel | Summit County Trustees Council |
|---|---|---|---|
James Leonard, Chair Holly Perry
| Heather McMullen, Chair Amy Wise
| Kenneth Cheatham, Chair Holly Perry Amy Wise
| Amy Wise, Delegate |
Bylaws of the Board of Trustees
Adopted April 24, 2003; revised January 23, 2014.
Board meetings are regularly scheduled from January through October on the fourth Thursday of each month. In November and December, regular meetings are on the third Thursday of the month. They are held at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room.
In accordance with the provisions of the Ohio Revised Code, Section 121.22, all board meetings are open to the public, except during executive sessions.
Board Meeting Minutes
Minutes from the last six meetings are available online. Minutes from earlier meetings are available by request. Contact us at melissa.futrell@barbertonlibrary.org
- Board Minutes May 28, 2026
- Board Minutes April 23, 2026
- Board Minutes March 26, 2026
- Board Minutes February 26, 2026
- Board Minutes January 22, 2026
- Board Minutes December 18, 2025