The Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance of the library and its budget. They also hire a Director and Fiscal Officer. 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 are interested in serving on the library’s Board of Trustees applications are requested annually in September. 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 

 

2025 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: 2031

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 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. on the following dates:

2025 Meeting Dates

January 16

February 20

March 20

April 17

May 15

June 19

July 17

August 21

September 18

October 16

November 20

December 18

 

Correspondence for the Board of Trustees should be sent to:

Board of Trustees
Kent Free Library
312 W. Main St.
Kent, OH 44240