Board of Trustees

The Waukee Public Library Board is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees. The trustees are appointed by the Mayor for a three-year term, limited to two consecutive terms. Residency in Waukee city limits is required for appointment.
The Library Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing Library policy, authorizing services provided by the Library, establishing the Library budget, and hiring the Library Director. Library Board members do not receive compensation for their services.
The Waukee Public Library Board of Trustees meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. The meetings are open to the public. Agendas are posted 24 hours prior to the meeting.
The Waukee Public Library is a department of the City of Waukee and funded with Waukee resident property tax dollars. The Waukee Public Library provides materials, programs, and resources for all residents of Waukee and the surrounding communities. 
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Board Meeting Agendas

All Board Agendas will be posted here prior to the meeting. 

Board Meeting Dates

All Library Board of Trustee meetings are held at the Waukee Public Library at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted. Meetings are open to the public.

July 8, 2025

August 12, 2025

September 9, 2025

October 14, 2025

November 11, 2025

December 9, 2025

January, 13, 2026

February 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

April 14, 2026

May 12, 2026

June 9, 2026

Board Meeting Minutes

All Board Meeting Minutes will be posted here as pdf documents. 

Meet the Trustees

Michelle Henderson

Michelle Henderson

President

Michelle Henderson joined the Waukee Library Board of Trustees in July 2020. Michelle graduated from University of Iowa before living in Denver, CO and Richmond, VA. Michelle and her family settled down in Waukee in 2017. Michelle is involved in several community organizations in the Des Moines area. Contact: [email protected].
Term Expires: June 30, 2026

Melissa Marwedel

Melissa Marwedel

Vice President

Melissa Marwedel joined the Waukee Library Board of Trustees in July 2022.  She graduated from UNI with a BA in Elementary Education and an MA in Education - School Library Studies.  She is a teacher librarian for three elementary schools in Urbandale:  Rolling Green, Karen Acres, and Valerius.  She and her family have lived in Waukee since 2019. Contact: [email protected].
Term Expires: June 30, 2028

 

Alyssa Young

Board Member

Alyssa Young joined the Waukee Library Board of Trustees in July 2025. Contact: 

 

Term Expires: June 30, 2028

Emily Schultz

Emily Schultz

Board Member

Emily Schultz joined the Waukee Library Board of Trustees in July 2024. She is the Managing Director at BrokerTech Ventures and also serves on the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors. She is an avid reader, a member of multiple book clubs, and a passionate advocate for a strong Waukee community. Contact: [email protected]. 
Term Expires: June 30, 2026

Darcy Burnett

Darcy Burnett

Board Member

Darcy Burnett joined the Waukee Library Board of Trustees in July 2024. 
Term Expires: June 30, 2027

Lela Scott

Lela Scott

Board Member

Lela Scott joined the Waukee Library Board of Trustees in July 2024. Lela Scott, originally from Iowa, moved to Waukee with her family in 2020. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Creighton University. As a nonprofit leader, Lela is dedicated to serving children and fostering future leaders. She values family time and maintains a tradition of Sunday dinners with her loved ones. In her free time, Lela enjoys being outdoors and spending quality time with family and friends. Contact: [email protected].
Term Expires: June 30, 2027

David Meyer

Board Member

David Meyer joined the Waukee Library Board of Trustees in July 2023. 
Term Expires: June 30, 2026