The Warren-Newport Public Library District provides the community with access to information, kindles the
imagination of children and adults, and supports lifelong learning.
-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, May 3, 2022 7:00 PM
Meeting Room B
AGENDA
I. Call to order and Determination of quorum {>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 by sending an e-mail to
rlivergood[at]wnpl.info (substitute an “@” for the [at]
in
the e-mail
address) prior to speaking.
III. Finance Committee of the Whole: Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer {30}
a. Financial statements for March 2022
b. Budget planning FY 2022/2023: latest draft of budget and discussion
IV. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, Vice
President {15}
a. Update on library van sale
b. Water fountain update
V. Policy Committee of the Whole: Katherine Arnold, Chair {20}
a. 1055 Public Participation at Library Board Meetings
b. 4013 Gift Donation
c. 4018 Naming Facilities
VI. Personnel Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {20}
a. 116 Job Postings
VII. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {30}
a. Library operations and mask update
b. Short Takes for Trustees: New Board Orientation
c. Short Range Strategic Plan: quarterly review
d. OMA Training
e. Appreciation for Deputy Director
VIII. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for June 2022 {5}
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Warren-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole May 3, 2022
Agenda page 2
-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole May 3, 2022
Agenda page 2
a. Finance:
i. Review of March 2022 financial statements
ii. Review and discussion of updated budget draft
b. Buildings and Grounds
c. Policy and Bylaws
d. Personnel
e. General
IX. Announcements {2}
a. Library Closed:
Mother’sDay, Sunday, May 8, 2022.
b. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
c. Friends of the Library Meeting: Thursday, May 26, 2022, 1:00 p.m.
d. Library Closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022.
e. Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
f. ILA Trustee Forum Spring Virtual Workshops:
i. Saturday, May 14, 10 –
11:30 a.m., Streamlining the Budget Process
X. Adjournment {<1}
{Estimated duration: 144 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 Executive Director at 847-244-5150 ext.3008 at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting date.