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, December 1, 2020 7:00 PM “Virtual Meeting” The Meeting will proceed without a quorum physically present. Members of the public can attend the meeting by telephone: 312-626-6799 (when prompted, type in the following Meeting ID: 838 1880 3674) Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments prior to the meeting by sending an e-mail to rlivergood[at]wnpl.info (substitute an “@” for the [at] in the e-mail address) using “Public Comment” in the subject line. AGENDA “Virtual Meeting” I. Call to order II. Requirements of the Government Emergency Administration Act (P.A. 100-0640) review {1} III. Verification of clear audio and Determination of quorum {1} IV. 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 email address) prior to speaking. V. Finance Committee of the Whole: Andrea Farr Capizzi, Treasurer {45} a. Financial Statements for October 2020 VI. Building and Grounds Committee of the Whole: George Kotsinis, Vice President {5} a. LED Lighting update b. Retaining wall 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 December 1, 2020 Agenda page 2 VII. Personnel Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {5} a. Executive Director Annual Review VIII. General Committee of the Whole: Jo Beckwith, President {20} a. Library operations update b. Strategic planning process c. Board orientation d. Per Capita Grant requirements (review of Serving Our Public 4.0 Standards for Illinois Public Libraries) i. Chapter 1 Core Standards ii. Chapter 2 Governance and Adminstration iii. Chapter 3 Personnel iv. Chapter 4 Access e. Semi-annual review of closed sessions f. Possible change of procedures for Consolidated Election filing nomination papers g. Possible date change for January 2021 Committee of the Whole IX. Agenda items for Committee of the Whole for January 5, 2020 {5} a. Finance: i. Review of November 2020 financial statements b. Buildings and Grounds c. Policy and Bylaws d. Personnel e. General X. Announcements {2} a. Filing nomination papers for Consolidated Election April 6, 2021. Monday, December 12-Friday, December 18, 2020, from 10 a.m. 4: 30 p.m., and Monday, December 21, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m b. Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 7:00 p.m. c. Lottery for order of ballot: Monday, December 21, 5:30 p.m. (Tentative day) d. Committee of the Whole, Tuesday, January 5, 2020, 7:00 p.m. XI. Adjournment {1} {Estimated duration: 105 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.