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
Thursday, August 4, 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. Enter into Executive Session 5ILCS 120/2.(c)(1) to review the performance
and evaluation of specific employees of the public body. ACTION {30}
MOTION: THAT THE BOARD ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
5ILCS 120/2.(c)(1) TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE AND
EVALUATION OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF A PUBLIC BODY.
IV. Reconvene Committee of the Whole Meeting
V. Finance Committee of the Whole: Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer {30}
a. Financial statements for June 2022
VI. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, Vice
President {30}
a. Building systems update
b. Landscaping update
VII. Policy Committee of the Whole: Katherine Arnold, Chair {30}
a. 3020 Circulation
b.
c.
d.
3050 Meeting Rooms
3067 Flags on WNPL Property
4003 Non-Profit Organization Charity Collection Container
VIII. Personnel Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {20}
a. 114 Reasonable Accommodation
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 August 4, 2022
Agenda page 2
-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole August 4, 2022
Agenda page 2
IX. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {20}
a. 2022 Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR)
b. Temporary Sick Leave
c. Urban Library Trauma Study
d. Succession planning
e. Quarterly review: board goals
X. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for September 2022 {5}
a. Finance:
i. Review of July 2022 financial statements
b. Buildings and Grounds
c. Policy and Bylaws
d. Personnel
e. General
i. Review of WNPLD Trustee Election Information and Application for
Consolidated Election April 4, 2023.
ii. Short Takes
XI. Announcements {2}
a. Gurnee Days Honoree Reception, August 5, 2022, 7 p.m.
b. Book Sale: Saturday, August 6, 2022, 10 a.m. –
3 p.m.
c. Gurnee Days Parade “Life’s
a Zoo”:
Sunday, August 7, 2022, 12 p.m.
d. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
e. Library Closed Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2022.
f. Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
XII. Adjournment {<1}
{Estimated duration: 169 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.