08-13-1998 Minutes
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The Salina Public Library Board of Trustees held their
monthly meeting Thursday, August 13, 1998, at 4:05 p.m., in the
Prescott Room.
The following Board members were present: Peter Brungardt,
Jack Howard, Joe Lock, Nancy Chandler, and Janice Ostrom, the
Boards newest member to replace Katherine Allison.
Others present were Joe McKenzie, Cynthia Smull, and Karen
Bloomquist.
Nancy Chandler called the meeting to order.
any additions to the July minutes.
Nancy asked for
98-23 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Joe Lock
it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board accepts the minutes as printed.
Motion passed. pg. 569, 8-13-98.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
STAFF INTRODUCTIONS: None
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: Joe McKenzie reported that the Friends
Board has voted to provide prizes for an Adult Fall Reading
Program. Some of the Friends worked at the Tri-Rivers Fair
Library Booth this year.
DISCUSSION: Joe will present the material about Children's
Library cards at a future meeting when more Board members will be
available for discussion.
Library Planning: The Library will be using the ALA Process
to develop a vision and mission of Library service for the next
3-5 years. The committee will have approximately 25 people and
their first meeting is at 7:00 p.m., on September 21.
Library Budget: Joe presented information on the 1999
Budget. The budget includes an increase of 2% in salaries that
will be given on January 1, 1999.
98-24 On motion made by Joe Lock and seconded by Jack Howard
and Peter Brungardt it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board approves the
1999 Budget. Motion passed. pg. 569, 8-13-98.
FINANCIAL/STATISTICAL REPORT: Not available at this time.
Reports will be sent to Board members later this month.
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LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Recent staff changes at the Library are:
Nancy Jo Leachman the new Head of Reference. Nancy Jo comes to
us with excellent credentials. Carla will stay on to help with
the transition. Susan Jones is the new shelver in Adult
Circulation Department. Susan has prior library experience and
is replacing Christi Barnes who has been in the position for
about two and half years. Christi is a student at K-State and
will be going to school on the Manhattan campus this fall.
Our Marketing person is busy making brochures for various
programs. Judy Lilly has a display of depression era
photographs. The Library will co-sponsor a mother-daughter book
discussion with the YWCA. Ten sets of mothers and daughters will
participate in the group that will meet at the YWCA.
USD 305 is thinking about how to set up the same type of
program with students-police officers at the middle schools and
high schools. The officers are already assigned to the schools.
The Children's Party drew an estimated twelve hundred people
this year. This number will be taken into consideration for next
year's party.
The next Board meeting will be on September 24, 1998.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
98-25 On motion made by Jack Howard and seconded by Joe Lock
it was RESOLVED THAT: The Board adjourns the Board meeting.
Motion passed. p . 570, 8-13-98
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* Joe Lock commented on the storytelling program he attended
with his son recently. Dianna Waite did a great job.