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, October 11, 2022 7:00 PM
McCullough Room
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 August 2022 b. Annual Audit Update c. New Auditor Search
d. Board training
IV. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, Vice President {10} a. Building systems update b. Cleaning Services c. Quiet Reading Room renovation planning
V. Policy Committee of the Whole: Katherine Arnold, Chair {30} a. 2025 Purchasing (Bids-Quotations) b. 2035 Disposal or Sale of Library Property c. 3070 Food, Drink and Allergies (currently Food Allergies)
VI. Personnel Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {15} a. Executive Director evaluation timeline
b. c. 116 Job Posting 305 Holidays
VII. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {20} a. Per Capita & Equalization Aid Grant application requirements
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b. Outreach team update
c. Succession planning
d. Board self-evaluation and Board Goals
e. Short Takes: Evaluating the Library Director
f. 2023-2025 WNPL Strategic Plan: timeline update and review of “Who
We Are” document
VIII. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for November 2022 {5}
a. Finance:
i. Review of September 2022 financial statements
b. Buildings and Grounds
c. Policy
d. Personnel
e. General
IX. Announcements {2}
a. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
b. Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
X. Adjournment {<1}
{Estimated duration:134 minutes}
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