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Library Board of Trustees <br />Minutes <br />May 9, 2024 <br />Page2of3 <br />library administration on matters of policy and promote library programs, not to council <br />on matters of operation or budget. <br />The Board would also like to make sure the Superior Town Board is clear about the role <br />of the LBOT. The Superior Town Board selects who to be the Superior representative on <br />the LBOT. With that being said, Cheryl may be coming to the end of her one year <br />appointment. <br />Little Free Library Update: Discussion - Helana has been talking with two Eagle <br />Scouts about the little libraries. One Eagle Scout will build the two new libraries and one <br />will repair the existing ones. Helana needs to know if the town will provide the post. <br />Sharon will contact the Parks Department. <br />The Board discussed installing a new little library near the updated Joe Carnival <br />Playground by Harper Lake. <br />Foundation Report - Laurel and Carrie attended the most recent Foundation meetings. <br />In April the Foundation had $617,000 in endowment. They already fundraised $19,000 <br />this year. There is approximately $46,000 in their active bank account. The Foundation <br />members are reading out to businesses to donate to summer reading and updated their <br />spreadsheet with this information. They are discussing how to create a Friends of the <br />Library to promote more donations. <br />Director's Report - Sharon reported that one of the last bills passed by the state <br />legislature was about removing materials from library shelves. Each Board of Trustees <br />must have a policy on collection, reconsideration, and can only remove an item that's <br />been reviewed in accordance with the policy. The process needs to be made available to <br />the public. Also, the bill protects employees from retaliation if they refuse to remove an <br />item. Sharon will rewrite the policy so it aligns with the law and LBOT can vote on that. <br />The Summer Carnival is Wednesday, June 12th from 10:00-noon. Sharon requested <br />that the Board provide pizza to all staff and volunteers. Carrie will order pizza and will let <br />everyone know how much it cost. <br />Public Comments on Items Not on the Agenda - none <br />Board Comments - <br />- Cheryl requested to expand terminals in the Superior Community Center as people <br />want to be able to see what's at the library, put books on hold, etc. <br />- Sharon met with the Superior Town Administrator who would like to put a library branch <br />in the downtown area. Sharon is concerned about what it would cost to fund another <br />branch. <br />Discussion Items for Next Meeting - <br />- Bylaws <br />- New legislation and policy update <br />- Volunteering for 100 anniversary party <br />