Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is responsible for governance and overseeing the provision of library service to meet the needs of residents in the Kent City School District. Per the Ohio Revised Code, Board members are appointed by the Kent City School’s Board of Education for a seven year term and receive no monetary compensation.
If you have an interest in serving on the library’s Board of Trustees applications are requested annually in October. Those interested should:
- Feel passionate about the role of public libraries in the community
- Support intellectual freedom and access to information for everyone
- Want to ensure the continued excellence of the library
- Recognize the importance of funding, facilities, and great employees to serve the community
- Enjoy working with a group of like-minded people
2024 Board Members
John R. Ryan, President
Term Expires: 2029
Amanda Metcalf, Vice-President
Term Expires: 2026
Kris Palcho, Secretary
Term Expires: 2027
Will Underwood
Term Expires: 2024
Asad Khan
Term Expires: 2025
Peter Kratcoski
Term Expires: 2028
Erin Madonio Latina
Term Expires: 2030
Board Meetings
Meetings of the Board are scheduled for the third Thursday of each month at 4:15 p.m. at the library. The time and date of meetings are subject to change. Please call the library to confirm meetings. Meetings are open to the public.
The Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet at 4:15 p.m. at the library on the following dates:
2024 Meeting Dates
January 18
February 15
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 20
July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17
November 21
December 19
Correspondence for the Board of Trustees should be sent to:
Board of Trustees
Kent Free Library
312 W. Main St.
Kent, OH 44240