The Board of Trustees is the governing bodies of the Jasper Public Library and Dubois County Contractual Library. Board meetings are open to the public and are held on the second Thursday of each month. Contractual Board Meeting is held at 4:00 pm. The Jasper Board Meeting is help immediately following the Contractual Board Meeting but no sooner than 4:15 PM at the Jasper Public Library, unless otherwise noted. Other special meetings may be held when necessary.
Public Forum Policy
Board Minutes
The board’s function is to set library policy and oversee the expenditure of funds as representatives of the public’s interest. Library board members are appointed to terms of four years and may serve no more than four consecutive terms. The board also has their own set of board policies.
The day-to-day administration of the library is delegated by the Board to the Library Director, whose responsibility is to carry out the policies set by the Board.
Jasper Board Members
President
Pamela Catt
Appointed by Dubois County Commissioners
1/1/2026-12/31/2029
Vice President
Nona Baker
Appointed by Jasper Common Council
1/1/2023-12/31/2026
Secretary
Ann Shappard
Appointed by Dubois County Council
1/1/2026-12/31/2029
Treasurer
Lisa Kincer
Appointed by Greater Jasper Schools
8/1/2024-7/31/2028
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Anna Grant
Appointed by Greater Jasper Schools
1/1/2026-12/31/2029
Kathy Eckerle
Appointed by Bainbridge Township Advisory Board
1/1/2024-7/31/2027
Amy Rasche
Appointed by Greater Jasper Schools
5/1/2026-7/31/2027
Dubois Co. Contractual Board Members
President
Steve Scott
Appointed by Dubois County Commissioners
1/1/2023-12/31/2026
Vice President
Heidi Ehrhard
Appointed by Dubois County Auditor
7/1/2024-6/30/2028
Secretary
Gaylene Laubscher
Appointed by Dubois County Commissioners
1/1/2025-12/31/2027
Treasurer
Lisa Kincer
Appointed by Greater Jasper Schools
8/1/2024-7/31/2028
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Marc Steczyk
Appointed by Dubois County Auditor
1/1/2024-12/31/2027