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Equity, and Inclusion lense. Goal is to make the library welcoming to all. <br />b. Code of Service <br />Question from Board member West on what the library is doing to <br />support those in the community with vision impairment or low vision. <br />Director Nemechek: The library website design is accessible for those <br />with visual impairments. The library staff have done some training - <br />and plan to do more training on how to provide service for different <br />populations. <br />ii. Discussion on how to get input and feedback from members of <br />different communities. Council person Fahey mentioned the soon to be <br />created DEI board for the city. They could be a good resource. <br />Consider having a liaison to the board or having someone come and <br />speak to LBOT once the DEI board is established. <br />iii. Action item: Add a statement about serving all/the vulnerable. <br />Something like: "Library patrons will find genuine consideration for <br />their needs as individuals regardless of background and abilities and <br />appropriate assistance to use library resources" <br />c. Code of Conduct <br />i. Board member Skladzinski - Question about the necessity of the <br />portion about children needing to not hang out in teen area <br />1. This section was taken out in proposed version <br />2. Children's area has its own specific policy we will review later <br />this year <br />ii. Board had a discussion on if the policy impacted all or most library <br />patrons equally. <br />1. Decided that sleeping wasn't necessary to include in the list of <br />prohibited behaviors. Board member Dufresne moved to strike <br />it from the policy. Board member Gurganus seconded. Passed <br />by acclamation. <br />2. Council member Fahey recommended adding "Vaping" to the <br />line calling out Smoking as a prohibited behavior. <br />iii. Action Item: Erin Owen will make updates to the policy and send it <br />out for review. <br />C. Staff Support <br />a. Board member Lechner had lunch sent from Empire for the staff. It was very <br />appreciated! A patron also sent snacks of bags and candy - enjoyed by the <br />staff. <br />b. Action Item: President Seyle to send out a sign up sheet for board members <br />to sign up for a month to show the staff appreciation. Director Nemechek will <br />include the number of staff/any restrictions. If sending food/treats - individually <br />packaged is preferred. <br />D. Trustee Handbook [Erin Owen] <br />a. Erin Own updated the the Board Member Handbook <br />