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 Regular Meeting February 15, 2022, 7:00 PM Meeting Room B AGENDA I. Call to order, roll call and Determination of quorum. {<1} II. Pledge of Allegiance. {<1} III. Reading of the Mission Statement. {<1} IV. Public Comments, Correspondence and Communications. INFORMATION {20} a. Public Comments. 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. b. Written: i. Memoranda from legal counsel, if any. ii. Other. V. Consent agenda (Any trustee may remove items from the consent agenda for separate action by the Board.) ACTION {2} a. Secretary’s report: Approval of minutes of: i. Regular Meeting January 18, 2022 ii. Executive Session Minutes December 14, 2021, to remain closed to the public b. Reports of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole February 1, 2022: i. Finance ii. Building & Grounds iii. Policies, Personnel, General and Summary c. Financial statements for November 2021 d. Approval of payrolls for January 2022 e. Approval of bills payable for December 2021 f. Approval of Board Policies: 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 Regular Meeting February 15, 2022 Agenda page 2 i. 1040 Indemnification and Insurance ii. 3057 Art Collection g. Approval of Personnel Policies: i. 101 Nature of Employment ii. 103 Equal Employment Opportunity iii. 104 Ethics and Conduct h. Patron Suggestions January 2022 MOTION: THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. VI. Item(s) removed from consent agenda, if any. ACTION {5} VII. Introduction of Maria Nava, WNPL’s new Community Engagement Manager. INFORMATION {5} VIII. President’s report. INFORMATION {1} IX. Reports of other trustees. INFORMATION {5} X. Executive Director’sreport February 2022. INFORMATION {5} XI. Old business a. Library operations and mask requirements. INFORMATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION{5} b. Board Self Evaluation. INFORMATION {5} c. Short Range Strategic Plan Update. INFORMATION {15} d. Staff Policy Binder. INFORMATION {5} e. Information session on WTHS referendum. INFORMATION {5} XII. New business a. Resolution of Appreciation for Kristy Trouy. ACTION {5} b. Monthly financial statements for December 2021. ACTION {5} MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2021 AS PRESENTED. c. Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items for March 2022 Regular Meeting. ACTION {5} i. Monthly Financial Reports for January ii. Other. XIII. Public forum {15} The Board of Trustees allows up to 15 minutes for Public Forum. Individuals may introduce themselves and speak on any library issues, not to exceed 3 224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, Illinois60031 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 Library Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3101 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date. Warren-Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting February 15, 2022 Agenda page 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. XIV. Announcements {5} a. By the chair: i. Communications to the public ii. Upcoming calendar: 1. President’s DayNorth Suburban & Chicago Library Legislative Zoom Meet-up: February 21, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 2. Friends of the Library Meeting: Thursday, February 24, 2022, 1:00 p.m. 3. Committee of the Whole: Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 7:00 p.m. 4. Next Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 7:00 p.m. b. By other trustees or the director XV. Adjournment. ACTION {<1} MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. {Estimated total duration 117 minutes} 224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, Illinois60031 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 Library Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3101 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date.