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, September 6, 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 July 2022 b. Annual Audit c. d. Potential budget changes Board training at October 2022 Committee of the Whole IV. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, Vice President {10} a. Building systems update b. Landscaping update V. Policy Committee of the Whole: Katherine Arnold, Chair {30} a. 1000 Bylaws b. 3001 Access to Materials c. 3023 Fines and Fees d. 3072 Local Author Collection VI. Personnel Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {10} a. 114 Reasonable Accommodation VII. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {20} a. Staff Development Day b. Succession planning 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 September 6, 2022 Agenda page 2 -Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole September 6, 2022 Agenda page 2 c. Review Information and Application Forms for Elections and Trustee Vacancies d. e. Short Takes: Strategic Planning 2023-2025 WNPL Strategic Plan Proposed Timeline VIII. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for September 2022 {5} a. Finance: i. Review of August 2022 financial statements b. Buildings and Grounds c. Policy d. Personnel e. General IX. Enter into Executive Session 5ILCS 120/2.(c)(1) to review the performance and evaluation of specific employees of the public body. ACTION {15} 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. X. XI. Reconvene Committee of the Whole Meeting Announcements {2} a. September is Library Card Sign-up Month b. Public Hearing Budget and Appropriation FY 2022-2023, Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 6:45 – 7:00 p.m. c. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 7:00 p.m. d. Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 7:00 p.m. XII. 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.