About the Board of Trustees

There are 12 Board of Trustee positions, 4 in each district of Brewerton, Cicero and North Syracuse. The positions are elected by registered voters who are residents of the NOPL district. The Board of Trustees meets once every month to review and approve library finances, vote on changes or additions to the libraries, and establish policies.

President: Wayne Chase
Vice President: Lisa Melara
Secretary: TBA
Treasurer: Karen Crandall

Trustees:

Wayne Chase
Tina Gauthier
Randy Lacelle
Lisa Melara
Scott Montani
Trisha Nelson
Terri Redhead
Corey Robeson
Joe Santimaw
Kelly Steckel
Jennifer Wolf

2026 Board Meeting Calendar

Meetings occur in person on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. with the occasional date change possible, which will be posted. The meetings are tentatively scheduled to be held as outlined below. Visit our Events Calendar to confirm dates/locations.

Q1
Jan 26 – North Syracuse – CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Feb 23 – North Syracuse
Mar 23 – North Syracuse

Q2
Apr 27 – North Syracuse
May 18 – Brewerton
Jun 22 – Brewerton

Q3
Jul 27 – Brewerton
Aug 24 – Brewerton
Sep 28 – Cicero

Q4
Oct 26 – Cicero
Nov 16 – Cicero
­­Dec 14 – Cicero

Board Meeting Minutes

January 2026 – Board Meeting cancelled

Current By-Laws

How to Become a Trustee of the Northern Onondaga Public Library

Are you passionate about your community and interested in contributing to the future of the Northern Onondaga Public Library? We are always looking for dedicated individuals to serve on the NOPL library Board of Trustees. Trustees are elected by the residents of our library district (Town of Cicero and Town of Clay minus the Baldwinsville, Liverpool, and Phoenix School District) in an election held annually in October. This is an unpaid position. Here is how you can get involved:

Step 1: Understand the Role

Library trustees play a crucial role in guiding the library’s mission, policies, and financial decisions. As a trustee, you will:

  • Attend regular board meetings
  • Participate in committee work and library events
  • Advocate for the library in the community
  • Help shape the library’s strategic direction

Step 2: Meet Eligibility

To be eligible to run for a trustee position, you must be:

Step 3: Review the NOPL Trustee Information Sheet
This document is available HERE.

Step 4: Complete the Application

You will need to complete an application of interest. Download the application HERE. The application asks for the following information:

  • Name, Address, Phone Number, E-Mail
  • Statement of interest
  • Relevant experience or skills
  • How you view the library’s role in the community and the responsibilities and goals of a board trustee.

Step 5: Gather Signatures

Interested individuals need to collect signatures to get on the ballot. Here’s how:

  • Petition Requirement: Obtain at least 10 signatures from registered voters within the library district in which you reside. (Brewerton, Cicero or North Syracuse)
  • Petition Form: Download HERE.

Step 6: Submit Your Petition and Application

Submit your completed petition and application* by Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. It is suggested to get more than 10 signatures in case one or more signers are not registered voters. Late submissions will not be accepted.

*E-mail to: mvaughn@nopl.org, drop off at any NOPL branch (NOPL Brewerton, NOPL Cicero, or NOPL North Syracuse), or mail to: Marianne Vaughn, NOPL Cicero, 8686 Knowledge Lane, Cicero, NY 13039

Step 7: Once your petition and application are approved:

  • Campaign: Share your vision and goals with the community. Attend local events, speak to residents, and use social media to reach out to voters.
  • Election Day: The election is held on October 8th at each library branch. Encourage community members to vote and participate in the election process.

Important Dates:

  • Petition Submission Deadline: Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
  • Election Date: Always the second Wednesday in October (October 8, 2025)

 Get Involved! Becoming a library trustee is a rewarding way to serve your community and make a lasting impact. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact William Hastings, NOPL Director, at 315-458-6184 or whastings@nopl.org.


Join us in shaping the future of the Northern Onondaga Public Library!

updated: 07_10_25