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 Regular Meeting April 18, 2023 7:00 PM McCullough Board Room 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 {3} a. Secretary’s Report: approval of minutes for Regular Meeting March 21, 2023. b. Reports of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole April 4, 2023 i. Finance ii. Building and Grounds iii. Policy iv. Summary, Personnel and General c. Monthly Financial Statements for February 2023 d. Approval of payrolls for March 2023 e. Approval of bills payable for February 2023 f. Patron Suggestions March 2023 g. Approval of Board Policies: i. 1017 Board Self Evaluation 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 Regular Meeting April 18, 2023 Agenda page 2 -Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting April 18, 2023 Agenda page 2 ii. 4025 Community Media Relations h. Approval of Personnel Policies i. 203 Verification of Employment ii. 208 Recruitment and Selection MOTION: THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED AS PRESENTED. VI. Item(s) removed from consent agenda, if any. ACTION {5} VII. President’s report. INFORMATION {5} VIII. Reports of other trustees. INFORMATION {5} IX. Executive Director’sreport April 2023. INFORMATION {5} X. Old Business a. Strategic Planning update INFORMATION {10} b. Board Succession Planning INFORMATION {15} c. FY 2023-2024 budget update INFORMATION {15} XI. New business a. WNPL Decennial Committee on Local Government Efficiency INFORMATION {5} b. Statement of Economic Interest INFORMATION {5} c. Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items for May 2023 Regular Meeting. ACTION {5} i. Installation of new Board and election of officers ii. Financial Statements for March 2023 iii. Review of latest draft of FY23-24 Budget iv. Tentative transfer of funds from Expandable Trust to Endowment Fund v. Board Policies 1. 3020 Circulation 2. 3050 Meeting Rooms vi. Personnel Policies 1. 209 Performance Evaluation 2. 210 Job Descriptions 3. 212 Salary Administration 4. 280 Normal Weekly Hours vii. Other XII. 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 April 18, 2023 Agenda page 3 -Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting April 18, 2023 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. XIII. Announcements {5} a. By the chair: i. Communications to the public ii. Upcoming calendar: 1. Special Board Meeting: Strategic planning process, Saturday, April 29, 2023, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. 2. Next Committee of the Whole Meeting: Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 7:00 p.m. 3. Library Closed Mother’sDay, Sunday, May 14, 2023. 4. Next Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 7:00 p.m. 5. Library Closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 2023. b. By other trustees or the director XIV. Adjournment. ACTION {<1} MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. {Estimated total duration 122 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.