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 3, 2017 7:00 PM McCullough Board Room AGENDA I. Call to order 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. Finance Committee of the Whole: Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer and Chair {20} a. Review August 2017 financial statements b. Auditor search IV. Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Whole: Tom Colwell, Vice President and Chair {15} a. Skylight update b. Landscaping update V. Policy Committee of the Whole: Kathleen Kettman, Chair {20} a. 1001 Bylaws b. 2030 Fixed Asset Inventory and Depreciation VI. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {40} a. Trustee Development: United for Libraries Short Takes video “Evaluating the Library Director” b. Executive Director evaluation c. Strategic Plan adjustments – postponements and additions, including security improvements 224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, Illinois 60031 847-244-5150 FAX 847-244-3499 www.wnpl.info  Warren-Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole October 3, 2017 Agenda page 2 VII. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for Next Month {5} a. Finance: i. Review of September 2017 financial statements b. Buildings and Grounds c. Policy and Bylaws d. General: i.Board Development: “Dangerous Myths about Libraries” video VIII. Agenda Items for next Regular Board Meeting IX. Announcements {2} a. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, October 17, 2017, 7:00 p.m. b. ILA Annual Conference, Tinley Park Convention Center, Tinley Park, IL, October 10-12, 2017 (Trustee Day is Thursday, October 12, 2017) X. Adjournment {1} {Estimated duration 123 minutes} 224 North O’Plaine Road, Gurnee, Illinois 60031 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.