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, December 7, 2021, 6:00 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 October 2021
IV. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: George, Kotsinis, Vice
President {10}
a. Update on Water Fountains in the public area
V. Policy Committee of the Whole: Katherine Arnold, Chair {10}
a. 1061 Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation Replace Text
b. 3010 Hours of Operation
c. 3013 Library Card
VI. Personnel Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {10}
a. Executive Director Annual Review
b. List of 20 personnel policies to replace text
VII. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {20}
a. Library operations and mask update
b. Semi-annual review of closed session minutes
c. January 2022 Committee of Whole
VIII. Enter into Executive Session to consider the selection of a person to fill a
public office [5ILCS 120/2.(c)(3)] {90}
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
5ILCS 120/2.(c)(3) ALONG WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
224 North
O’Plaine
Road,
Gurnee,
Illinois
60031
847-244-5150 FAX 847-244-3499
www.wnpl.info
Warren-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole December 7, 2021
Agenda page 2
LIVERGOOD, TO CONSIDER THE SELECTION OF A PERSON TO
FILL THE VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF LIBRARY TRUSTEE.
IX. Reconvene Meeting {1}
X. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for January 2022 {5}
a. Finance:
i. Review of November 2021 financial statements
b. Buildings and Grounds
c. Policy and Bylaws
d. Personnel
e. General
XI. Announcements {2}
a. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 7:00 p.m.
b. Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
XII. Adjournment {<1}
{Estimated duration: 176 minutes}
224 North
O’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.