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 August 16, 2022, 7:00 PM Meeting Rooms B 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 {5} a. Secretary’s report: Approval of minutes of: i. Regular Meeting July 19, 2022 ii. Executive Session July 19, 2022, to remain closed to the public iii. Executive Session August 4, 2022, to remain closed to the public b. Report of Standing Committees. Committee of the Whole Meeting August 4, 2022. i. Finance ii. Building and Grounds iii. Policy iv. Summary and General c. Monthly Financial Statements for June 2022 d. Approval of payrolls for July 2022 e. Approval of bills payable for June 2022 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 August 16, 2022 Agenda page 2 -Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting August 16, 2022 Agenda page 2 f. Patron Suggestions July 2022 g. Approval of Board Policies: i. 3020 Circulation ii. 3050 Meeting Rooms iii. 3067 Flags on WNPL Property iv. 4003 Non-Profit Organization Charity Collection Container 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 August 2022. INFORMATION {5} X. New business a. Introduction of new Deputy Director, Rebekah Raleigh. INFORMATION {5} b. 2022 Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR). ACTION {5} MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE 2022 ILLINOIS PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT (IPLAR) TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ILLINOS STATE LIBRARY PURSUANT TO LAW. c. Annual Audit. INFORMATION {5} d. Resolution 2022/2023-1 Authorizing Temporary Allocation of Paid Sick Leave for Part-Time Employees. ACTION {5} MOTION: THAT THE BOARD APPROVE RESOLUTION 2022/2023-1 AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY ALLOCATION OF PAID SICK LEAVE FOR PART-TIME EMPLOYEES AS PRESENTED e. Other potentially actionable items: Agenda items for September 2022 Regular Meeting. ACTION {5} i. Monthly Financial Reports for July 2022 ii. Annual Budget & Appropriation Ordinance iii. Proclamation Friends of the Library Week Resolution iv. Update on Strategic Planning 20-22 v. Personnel Policies: 1. 114 Reasonable Accommodations vi. Board Policies: 1. 1000 Bylaws 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 August 16, 2022 Agenda page 3 -Newport Public Library District Board of Trustees Regular Meeting August 16, 2022 Agenda page 3 2. 3072 Local Author Shelf vii. Other XI. Enter into Executive Session to review the performance and evaluation of specific employees of the public body 5ILCS 120/2. (c)(1) ACTION {30} MOTION: THAT THE BOARD ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION 5ILCS 120/2. (c)(1) TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION OF SPECIFIC EMPLOYEES OF A PUBLIC BODY. XII. Reconvene Regular Meeting {1} XIII. 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 minutes. Those who want their remarks to be added to the Board record must provide a copy to the Board Secretary prior to speaking. XIV. Announcements {5} a. By the chair: i. Communications to the public ii. Upcoming calendar: 1. Friends of the Library Meeting, Thursday, August 25, 2022, 1:00 – 2:00p.m. 2. Library closed Labor Day: Monday, September 5, 2022. 3. Next Committee of the Whole: Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 7:00 p.m. 4. Public Hearing Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 6:45 – 7:00 p.m. 5. Next Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 7:00 p.m. 6. September is Library Card Sign-up Month. b. By other trustees or the director XV. Adjournment. ACTION {<1} MOTION: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED. {Estimated total duration 125 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.