To enrich, empower, and enlighten the people of the Warren-Newport Public Library District. Warren-Newport Public Library District. —
Mission statement
approved by the Board of Trustees, July 18, 2023
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 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 prior to speaking.
III. WNPLD Decennial Committee on Local Government Efficiency: Jo
Beckwith, Chair {30}
a. Report final review
b. Next steps
c. Future meeting dates, if necessary
d. Survey of input from residents in attendance
IV. Finance Committee of the Whole: Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer {20}
a. Financial statements for February 2024
b. Bank exploration update
c. Initial presentation of Budget FY 2024-2025 first draft
V. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: Bonnie Sutton, Chair {10}
a. Automated Materials Handling System update
b. Maker Space update
c. WNPL Window signage update
VI. Policy Committee of the Whole: Katherine Arnold, Chair {20}
a. 3020 Circulation
b. 3030 Programming
VII. Personnel Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, President {20}
a. Personnel Policies:
i. 316 Health Insurance
ii. Staff Recognition Program (Policy number TBD)
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Warren-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole April 2, 2024
Agenda page 2
-Newport Public Library District
Board of Trustees
Committee of the Whole April 2, 2024
Agenda page 2
VIII. General Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, President {40}
a. Board Quarterly Self-evaluation and goals
b. Service model transition for Mobile Services: overview of May 2024
presentation
c. Statement of Economic Interest reminder
d. Executive Session Minutes update
IX. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for May 2024{5}
a. Finance:
i. Financial statements for March 2024
ii. Review of the latest FY 2024-2025 budget draft and discussion
b. Buildings and Grounds
c. Policy
d. Personnel
e. General
i. Board training and self-development (Ready, Set, Advocate Module
One, Part 2)
ii. Service model transition for Mobile Services: community survey
X. Announcements {2}
a. Next Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
b. National Library Week: Ready, Set Library! April 7 –
13, 2024.
c. Next Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
XI. 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.