11-08-2004 Minutes
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The Special meeting set for November 8, 2004 to discuss sponsoring the Community
Learning and Skill Sharing Program, was held at 7:00 a.m. at the Salina Public Library in
the Prescott Room.
Board members in attendance were Tom Arpke, David Hawksworth, Sheldon
Lilak, Cheryl Mason, Janice Ostrom, Lynne Ryan, and Betsy Scholten. Others present
were Diana Tarver, Charles Livingston, Harris Rayl, David Clouston, Joe McKenzie, and
Cynthia Smull.
Lynne Ryan, Board President called the meeting to order. Lynne opened discussion.
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DISCUSSION: The Board discussed consideration of sponsoring the CLASS Program.
Sheldon Lilak asked if grant and other funding could be carried over into each new
year. Diana replied that the funds could be carried over as long as the grant regulations
are met.
David Hawksworth asked what is the long-term financial sustainability for the
program? Joe McKenzie replied that the program should be considered on a bases other
than financial. The Friends have the capability to do the fundraising for this program.
The Board asked if Joe had met with the staff. Joe replied yes and that he had met with
department heads as well. The department heads were very supportive of the program
but thought we should move slow, suggesting we take six months to consider and develop a
plan.
Betsy Scholten recommended not making any decision today but to take the time and
thoroughly research it. Janice Ostrom agreed with Betsy Scholten.
Charles Livingston with the CLASS organization asked to keep the name CLASS.
Harris Rayl thought a well-planned transition was the way to go.
Janice Ostrom asked if any other libraries were doing this sort of thing? Joe replied
not exactly. However the Junction City Library is a clearinghouse for a Life Long
Learning Program in Junction City.
Joe McKenzie said that the library budget process for 2006 would start in about six
months, which would allow for budget consideration of this program. This program could
be on trial for two or three semesters to see how it does.
The new position created to run this program needs a job description, which is built
slowly to determine the needs of all concerned.
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On a motion made by David Hawksworth and seconded by Janice Ostrom it was
RESOL VED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library approves
the forming of a committee with two Library Board members, two Friends Board
members, two CLASS Board members, two people from the Library staff, Joe
McKenzie, Library Director, and Diana Tarver who will be an ex-offico member, to
study taking over operation of the CLASS program. The committee will report
back to the Salina Public Library Board on or before May 2005. Motion passed.
P.731.11/8/04.
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04-42 On a motion made by David Hawksworth and seconded by Sheldon Lilak it was
RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Trustees of the Salina Public Library adjourns
the November 8, 2004 special Board meeting. Motion passed. P.731.11/8/04
Betsy Scholten, Secretary
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