The Warren-Newport Public Library District provides the community with access to information, kindles the
imagination of children and adults, and supports lifelong learning.—
Mission statement approved by the Board of
Trustees, December 13, 2005
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 7:00 PM
Meeting Room B
AGENDA
I. Call to order {<1}
II. Public Comment {20}
The Board of Trustees allows up to 20 minutes for Public Comment.
Individuals may introduce themselves and speak on any library issues,
not to exceed 3 minutes. Those who want their remarks to be added to the
Board record must provide a copy to the Board Secretary prior to
speaking.
III. Finance Committee of the Whole: Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer {15}
a. Financial statements for August 2021
b. Annual Audit update
IV. Policy Committee of the Whole: Katherine Arnold, Chair {10}
a. 4015 Sponsorship
V. Personnel Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {20}
a. Executive Director Annual Review Timeline
b. 530 Remote Work
VI. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {30}
a. Library operations and mask update
b. Trustee vacancy
c. Per Capital & Equalization Aid Grant application requirements
d. Staff report from Highwood Public Library visit
VII. Enter into Executive Session to review the performance of a specific
employee [5ILCS 120/2.(c)(1)] {30}
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
5ILCS 120/2.(c)(1) TO DISCUSS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
VIII. Reconvene Meeting {1}
IX. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for November 2021 {5}
224 North O’Plaine Road,
Gurnee,
Illinois60031
847-244-5150 FAX 847-244-3499
www.wnpl.info
Warren-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole October 5, 2021
Agenda page 2
a. Finance:
i. Review of September 2021 financial statements
b. Buildings and Grounds
c. Policy and Bylaws
d. Personnel
i. Executive Director Annual Performance Evaluation
e. General
i. Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grant Application requirements
X. Announcements {2}
a. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, October 19, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
b. Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
XI. Adjournment {<1}
{Estimated duration: 135 minutes}
224
NorthO’Plaine Road,
Gurnee,
Illinois
60031
847-244-5150 FAX 847-244-3499
www.wnpl.info
Individuals requiring special accommodations as specified by the American with Disabilities Act are requested
to notify the Executive Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3008 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date.