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City of Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees met April 12

City of Rock Island Public Library Board of Trustees met April 12.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

Call to Order: Debbie Freiburg called the meeting to order at 11:04 am.

Attendance: Jo Noon, Jacki Nelson, Karen Phillips, Eudell Watts III; Kathy Lelonek, Foundation Director; Angela Campbell, Library Director; Malachi Kohlwey, Business Office & Facilities Director.

Absent: Milan-Blackhawk Area Public Library District Board Member – Tari Weeks

Public Comment: The public had the opportunity to comment in person. No comment was received.

New Business:

1. Staff IDEA Committee Policy Rubric Discussion

- Director Campbell advised that the staff IDEA committee uses the included rubric to evaluate policies.

2. Policy Review:

a. Bylaws of the RIPL Board of Trustees

b. Code Adam

c. Continuing Education

d. Disposal of Surplus Property

e. Grant Application

f. Hardship Assistance (NEW)

g. Incident Report

h. Interlibrary Loan

i. Lost or Abandoned Property

j. Public Relations

k. Records Retention (NEW)

l. Telecommuting

m. Unattended Child

- The Personnel & Policy Committee reviewed and approved the policies as written with minor changes. Additionally, the committee advised that the Code Adam policy with be included in the Emergency/Disaster Plan and no longer be a separate policy. The policies will be recommended for full board approval at the April 18, 2023, Board meeting.

3. Succession Plan During Medical Leave

- The Personnel & Policy Committee reviewed and discussed the Library Admin Succession Plan.

Adjournment: The meeting was Adjourned at 11:56 am

https://www.rigov.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04122023-1132