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SEARCH COMMITTEE
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
6 pm
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Agenda
1.
ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD, and CORRESPONDENCE
3.
OLD BUSINESS
4.
NEW BUSINESS
a) Discuss Library Director search requirements including:
i.
Review the results of staff input survey
ii.
Discuss priorities and create a candidate profile
iii.
Review and approve position announcement
iv.
Determine offered compensation parameters
v.
Set tentative interview dates with candidates
5.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
6.
ADJOURNMENT
The Deerfield Public Library is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who
plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting,
or who have questions regarding accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact Mary Pergander at 847-945-3311 to
allow the Library to make reasonable accommodations.
�Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
SEARCH COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Minutes
1.
ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Deerfield Public Library Meeting Room, 920
Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015.
Present Board members: Ron Simon - President, Ken Abosch - Secretary, Luisa Ellenbogen
Also present was Lynn Elam from Lynn Elam Consulting
Staff: None
2.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD, and CORRESPONDENCE
No request to address the Board.
3.
OLD BUSINESS
None
4.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Discuss Director Job Description and Compensation Expectations
Members of the search committee reviewed a draft job description provided by Lynn Elam and discussed
edits. This job description will be used to post the opening for the Director position. Lynn Elam agreed to
make changes based on the discussion, review them with Mary Pergander, and provide them to Ken
Abosch - Search Committee Chairman for final approval.
Compensation survey data was reviewed from the Laconi survey and also from a local summary of library
compensation. The committee discussed the market values and agreed to set a target base salary of
$110,000 for the position.
b. Discuss Observations from Staff Interviews/Focus Groups
Lynn Elam provided a high level summary of some of the themes and observations from her interviews
and focus groups with staff members.
5.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session held.
6.
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:53 p.m., there being no further business Ron Simon made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Luisa
Ellenbogen.
Ken Abosch, Secretary
Minutes approved by the Board on
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Deerfield Public Library
920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
Regular Meeting Agenda
7 p.m., February 18, 2015
1-
rOLL
CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD, and CORRESPONDENCE
3.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: Regular meeting January 21; Special Board meetings series January 31, February 5, and February 7
b. Financials: Balance sheet, Revenues and Expenses, Variance report. Investments Report
c. Approval of report created for audit: End of Year Liability for Accrued Payroll Compensated Absences
d. Approval of Illinois Public Libraries Annual Report for 2014 (IPLAR)
4.
TREASURER REPORT
a. List of checks and payments for approval
5.
FRIENDS LIAISON REPORT
6.
VILLAGE LIAISON REPORT
7.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR REPORT
a. Highlights from Director's written report, including Preschool Fair, patron art donation offer, staff member becoming
Certified Genealogist
b. Winter Wish List for Friends meeting - Update
c. Illinois Per Capita requirements for 2016-17
d. Progress report on salary schedule revisions based on LACONI 2014 survey
e. Progress report on Policy review 2015
f.
Plans regarding art purchases made possible by Friends' donation
g. Confirmation of date for honoring outgoing Board members
h. Invitation to apply for Library Journal New Landmark Libraries Award
8.
OLD BUSINESS
a. REVISED Prototype GIVE button for donations, and related donation
i.
Report by Marla Dembitz on concerns expressed by Friends at recent meeting
b. Instructions to staff to reinstitute Library Trustee fee waiving and policy change
c. Update - Personnel Handbook revision
d. Next steps for recruiting new Library Director: Recommendation regarding recruiter and approval of contract amount
e. Information about League of Women Voters candidate event March 15
f.
Follow-up regarding automatic interior doors, survey results, quotes, and possible approval
g. Update - Replacement of main electrical switch and possible insurance claim
h. Update - Youth Services tablets for children
9.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Proposed dates for Trustees at Farmers Market
b. Proposal to combine lower level service desks and create seating area using existing furnishings
c. Recommendation to purchase disc cleaner
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION - The Board may go into Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss personnel, legal, real estate
and other matters as allowed by Illinois law.
a. Closed session minutes review and recommendation
11. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Board meetings:
REGULAR: March 18, April 15, May 20.
�Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 18, 2015
1.
ROLL call and call to order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Boardroom, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015.
Present Board members: Ron Simon - President, Ken Abosch - Secretary, Marla Bark Dembitz, Luisa Ellenbogen,
Michael Goldberg, Jeff Rivlin - Treasurer, and Seth Schriftman
Absent: none
Also present was Village Liaison Bill Seiden, and Ms. Barb Reich of the Friends of the Deerfield Public Library
Staff: Library Director Mary Pergander and Business Manager Trisha Steele
Guest: Ms. Lynn Elam, the Library's consultant and recruiter for the new director search
Ms. Elam was introduced by Mr. Ron Simon. She described the meetings held with staff and managers where
the following were discussed: characteristics of a new director, the Library's culture, what is working well,
attitude, and right fit. Ms. Elam outlined the timeline and listed the steps, some of which are already
accomplished, which included establishing a compensation range. Next week the job description will be revised
and the position will be posted, with a desired application date of March 20. Interviews are expected to begin in
May, and the position should be filled in the summer. She said that there are 7-8 open director positions in the
local area, described the generational shift in the market, and stated that she is expecting 20-25 applicants for
the Library's position. The Board thanked her for her efforts on their behalf. Ms. Elam left the meeting at 7:10.
2.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD, and CORRESPONDENCE
No request to address the Board.
3.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were included on the consent agenda:
a. Minutes: Regular meeting January 21; Special Board meetings series January 31, February 5, and February 7
b. Financials: Balance sheet, Revenues and Expenses, Variance report, Investments Report
c. Approval of report created for audit: End of Year Liability for Accrued Payroll Compensated Absences
d. Approval of Illinois Public Libraries Annual Report for 2014 (IPLAR)
Ms. Pergander noted that there is no variance report because January is the first month of the year.
Mr. Seth Schriftman asked about why some of the Board packets were delivered later than usual. Ms.
Pergander confirmed that they had been mailed on Friday as usual and said staff would ask the post office
whether there was something that caused the delay.
MOTION: Ms. Marla Dembitz made a motion to approve the consent agenda as modified, seconded by Mr. Seth
Schriftman.
Vote: 7 yes - Ken Abosch, Marla Bark Dembitz, Luisa Ellenbogen, Michael Goldberg, Jeff Rivlin, Seth Schriftman, and
Ron Simon. The motion was approved.
4.
TREASURER REPORT
a. List of checks and payments for approval
Mr. Rivlin presented the outstanding list of checks to be approved for payment, which included
Petty cash checks 468 through 472
$241.84
207.84
Electronic payments from the E-Pay Illinois Funds account
General Fund checks 8574-8606, 8641-8706 & two ACH transactions
117,135.18
The total amount presented for approval was
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MOTION: Ms. Dembitz made a motion to approve the list of checks and payments, seconded by Mr. Schriftman.
Vote: 7 yes - Ken Abosch, Marla Bark Dembitz, Luisa Ellenbogen, Michael Goldberg, Jeff Rivlin, Seth Schriftman, and
Ron Simon. The motion was approved.
5.
FRIENDS LIAISON REPORT
Ms. Barb Reich addressed the Board and discussed the Library's wish list, volunteer time and energy, and fund
raising plans, noting that 97% of the money raised by the Friends comes back to the Library. She said that the
Friends' Board had voted to pledge $14,825 to the Library for items on the 2015 wish list, including Pie-day
Program, Adult programs, a BBC DVD collection, and youth discovery tables. Ms. Reich reported that the group
now has 70 members and is planning to build membership this year.
6.
VILLAGE LIAISON REPORT
Mr. Bill Seiden reviewed the activities of the Village meetings.
7.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR REPORT
The Library Director, Ms. Mary Pergander, provided the following information:
a. Highlights from Director's written report, including Preschool Fair, patron art donation offer, staff member
becoming Certified Genealogist, building issues
Our website had over 700 new visitors compared to the previous period. Tony Keaton has found a reliable,
inexpensive and permanent solution to the multiple issues of the front door locking mechanism. The solution
has been implemented and staff have expressed great appreciation that the issues are finally resolved. Two of
the three needed revisions to the Personnel Handbook have been completed and reported on elsewhere. The
development of proposed salary range changes has begun, using LACONI results. The audit preparations are
underway. We sprang a leak in the storage closet of meeting room C but caught it before damage was done.
Preventative measures were taken. (Mr. Abosch asked if anything can be installed to prevent the freezing of the
pipes. Ms. Pergander will follow-up on this.) One upper window in the Preschool pavilion mysteriously
cracked/shattered. The window was boarded up and a replacement has been ordered. Total meeting room set
ups for the month were 68. Additional assistance of about 6 hours per week is being explored. Six new groups
used the Library during the month, with 51 reservations total. The Center for Enriched Living is providing
volunteers twice a week to help dust the bookshelves. This is a vital service for us, and it is making a very
positive difference in our level of cleanliness, as well as providing valuable volunteer experience for the group.
Kary Henry coordinated our first Preschool Fair, to high acclaim by both the preschools and attendees. The
glowing reviews and a project summary were provided to the Board. Sayaka Suzuki and Judy Hoffman
represented the Library at the Lake Forest College job fair. We executed a Chamber e-blast for the small
business program, with registrations skyrocketing immediately afterward. We have contracted with a presenter
form Zingerman's to provide a half-day of customer service training for staff in late April. Support Services has
begun training staff members on serials functions, for cross-capabilities. The circulation in January was our
highest January ever recorded since we began in 2007. Similarly, there were 3,500 ebook downloads in the
month, compared to 2000 for the same month one year ago. Adult Services Librarian Anne Jamieson will be
pursuing Genealogy certification.
b.
Winter Wish List for Friends meeting - Update
A list of the Wish List items approved by the Friends was provided to the Board.
c.
Illinois Per Capita requirements for 2016-17
Ms. Pergander reviewed the 2015 Per Capita Grant requirements, with special focus on the Board's
responsibilities for the EDGE assessment discussions, since she will likely be gone before those take place.
Head of IT Tom Owen is completing the assessment, and can provide new leadership with the results, for
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board discussion. This must be completed prior to September at the latest, so that the Grant application
reflects the completion of the requirement. Another requirement is the evaluation and fostering of
resource sharing options. Ms. Pergander recommends that the Board request that the management team
develop discussion points on this topic for the Board to evaluate and discuss.
Mr. Rivlin asked for clarification, recalling that last year he had reviewed the EDGE assessment materials for
the Board. Ms. Pergander clarified that last year we learned about assessment, now we must do it.
d. Progress report on salary schedule revisions based on LACONI 2014 survey
Ms. Pergander will bring proposed new schedules to the Board at the March meeting as planned, and will
discuss them first with Mr. Abosch.
e. Progress report on Policy review 2015 Ms. Pergander described the process to review all policies with the Board and update the complete manual
prior to her departure in May.
f. Plans regarding art purchases made possible by Friends' donation Since art-knowledgeable board members had given the green light previously, Ms. Pergander is proceeding
with a partial purchase of previously-selected art, using the money donated by the Friends.
g. Confirmation of date for honoring outgoing Board members Outgoing Board members will be honored at the April Board meeting.
h. Invitation to apply for Library Journal New Landmark Libraries Award
Upon further consideration, the Board and Ms. Pergander agreed that this award process is not feasible at
this time.
Mr. Rivlin asked about Library Journal Star Status. Ms. Pergander summarized that these are the libraries worthy
of exceptional recognition on a national level, based on four criteria used nationwide. She especially
appreciates advances such as increasing patron usage of computer services, which has moved us up in the
standings quite a bit compared to last year. There is a two to three year lag built into our reporting.
Mr. Rivlin suggested that Library might find ways to promote downloads with 4th of July Parade celebration and
library promotion.
Mr. Simon asked Ms. Pergander to confirm her final date, which will be Friday, May 29th.
8.
OLD BUSINESS
REVISED Prototype GIVE button for donations, and related donation
Ms. Pergander reviewed the changes made as requested at the last board meeting for the GIVE button,
which now says "GIVING" and is relocated in the DRAFT to the upper right of the Homepage. No content has
yet been developed, pending further approvals.
Report by Marla Dembitz on concerns expressed by Friends at recent meeting
i.
Ms. Dembitz reviewed a discussion held at the Friends' meeting regarding the Library's intention to
do passive fund raising. She explained that the Friends are concerned about causing confusion for
patrons, competition between the Library and the Friends group, tax accountability, and whether
such fund raising by the Library is too close to the recent tax referendum. She referenced the
Highland Park Library website use of a Library-based wish list as an example of the Friends'
concerns. Ms. Reich asked about the joint fund raising committee, where the Library and the
Friends could collaborate. She said the Friends may now be willing to allow usage of or support
grant opportunities which require the need of a 501(c) 3 status, which the Friends obtained several
years ago. Ms. Pergander expressed delight that the Friends may now be able to support the
Library's grant requests in this manner.
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The board members discussed these points, explained that they feel the Board has a responsibility
to provide an avenue for different types of donations, such as bequests, and emphasized that no
competition is intended.
Ms. Pergander clarified that the website GIVING button would not link to specific wish list requests,
as it does for the Highland Park Library, but would lead to many avenues of engagement, including
giving to the Friends, honoring others with donations for books, making bequests, etc.
Ms. Reich state that she appreciated the clarification and that there had been a misunderstanding of
the Library's intentions.
ii.
Artwork donation
The Board members discussed the artwork recently offered to the Library by a private donor. The
discussion included size and whether the piece could be interpreted as having a religious message in
a public space. Members debated whether the artistic style fit the Library's image. After some
discussion, members advised the Director to decline the offered donation of artwork.
b.
Instructions to staff to reinstitute Library Trustee fee waiving and policy change
Ms. Pergander announced that the process has been reinstituted.
c.
Update - Personnel Handbook revision
Ms. Pergander reviewed the revisions, which included new wording about providing references, and
guidance regarding distracted driving. These are two of the three items the board asked to see revised.
MOTION: Mr. Michael Goldberg made a motion to approve the revisions, seconded by Ms. Dembitz.
Vote: 7 yes - Ken Abosch, Marla Bark Dembitz, Luisa Ellenbogen, Michael Goldberg, Jeff Rivlin, Seth Schriftman,
and Ron Simon. The motion was approved.
d.
Next steps for recruiting new Library Director: Recommendation regarding recruiter and approval of
contract amount
Mr. Abosch reviewed the activities of the Search Committee which had recommended hiring Ms. Lynn as the
recruiter, for a contract fee of $14,000 plus expenses. He reported that this recommendation was approved
in a Special Board Meeting resolution. The Search Committee requested the authority to define the criteria
to be used in the selection process, authorize the placement of ads, and the screening of candidates. He
described the planned process going forward, which would end in a final six reviewed by the committee and
two or three finalists coming before the full board. Mr. Goldberg suggested that the whole board look at
the final six candidates. Mr. Abosch said he was fine with that change of plan, or any Board member can
attend and participate in the Search Committee activities. The final decision can be made when the process
gets closer to that point. Mr. Schriftman noted that after the election there may be a shift of perspective
among board members.
e.
Information about League of Women Voters candidate event March 15
Ms. Pergander announced that Sunday, March 15th, the League will provide an opportunity for contested
non-write-in seats to engage in a public question answering session, for both the Library and the Village
Trustee candidates. She noted that the League has said write-in candidates will not be included in the
session, although they may be introduced.
f.
Follow-up regarding automatic interior doors, survey results, quotes, and possible approval
Ms. Pergander reported her findings regarding public buildings with automatic doors. The board discussed
the cost and how many doors might need the assistance of automation. Mr. Goldberg suggested the doors
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should be retrofitted. Mr. Abosch suggested that the Library should be professionally reviewed for this and
other ADA issues. Mr. Simon suggested that the tension on the doors might be changed. Ms. Pergander
said she would ask Dewberry about finding an ADA certified professional and determine what it costs to hire
the expert and will also call five local libraries to discover if they use any assisted-open or automatic doors
for internal spaces.
9.
g.
Update - Replacement of main electrical switch and possible insurance claim
Ms. Pergander reported that the case is being reviewed by our insurance carrier as a possible covered claim.
With seven weeks of lead time for parts, Ms. Pergander wants to move forward as soon as possible so that
the two closure dates will be in the next newsletter and the project will be completed prior to her leaving
May 29.
h.
Update - Youth Services tablets for children
As requested by the Board two months ago, Ms. Pergander provided the requested 60 day update, and
reviewed the process for checking the Nabi and iPad tablets in and out. She said that the Head of Youth
doesn't recommend any changes because parents sign them out and these tablets are not appealing to
older kids who want to also use the Internet. The Internet is not available on these tablets; they are
restricted to child-oriented materials.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Proposed dates for Trustees at Farmers Market
Ms. Pergander said that two dates are available in August: August 1 and 8. She also asked about the Board's
preference regarding the second set of choices: September or October. Mr. Schriftman said he would like to
participate and recommended September. All agreed.
b.
Proposal to combine lower level service desks and create seating area using existing furnishings
Ms. Pergander reviewed the suggested plan, which includes moving computer lines, phone lines, and she
also reviewed the benefits to patrons, including unified service location and an additional seating are to be
created where the second desk used to stand. The Board affirmed its approval of the project.
MOTION: Mr. Michael Goldberg made a motion to approve the plan to combine the lower level service desks
and provide an additional seating area, seconded by Mr. Seth Schriftman.
Vote: 7 yes - Ken Abosch, Marla Bark Dembitz, Luisa Ellenbogen, Michael Goldberg, Jeff Rivlin, Seth Schriftman,
and Ron Simon. The motion was approved.
c.
Recommendation to purchase disc cleaner
Mr. Simon noted that the purchase is included in the current budget.
MOTION: Mr. Michael Goldberg made a motion to approve purchase of the proposed disc cleaner (not to
exceed $15,000), seconded by Mr. Seth Schriftman.
Vote: 7 yes - Ken Abosch, Marla Bark Dembitz, Luisa Ellenbogen, Michael Goldberg, Jeff Rivlin, Seth Schriftman,
and Ron Simon. The motion was approved.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION - The Board may go into Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss personnel, legal,
real estate and other matters as allowed by Illinois law.
a. Closed session minutes review and recommendation
No Executive session
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Goldberg made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ms. Dembitz.
11. ADJOURNMENT
At 9:04, there being no further business, Mr.
The meeting was adjourned.
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
Regular Meeting Agenda
7 p.m., March 18, 2015
1.
ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD, and CORRESPONDENCE
3.
CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes: Regular meeting February 18; Search Committee February 18, Policy Committee February 19, Joint
Policy/Board relations committees February 24, Finance Committee March 9
b. Financials: Balance sheet, Revenues and Expenses, Variance report, Investments Report
c. Recommendation to approve Policies previously reviewed by and recommended for Board approval by the Policy
Committee, related to Library operations and finance functions, as listed in committee minutes
d. Recommended language for social media portion of Employee Handbook (final section for revision)
e. CORRECTION - to Payroll and Compensated Absences Liability, resulting in 6% increase
f.
Modification to current ICN agreement, as budget
4.
TREASURER REPORT
a. List of checks and payments for approval
b. Report from the Finance meeting about Reserve Fund investments
c. Recommendation to transfer $991,000 from the General Fund to the Reserve Fund
5.
FRIENDS LIAISON REPORT
6.
VILLAGE LIAISON REPORT
7.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR REPORT
a. Highlights from Director's written report
b. Director's Annual Report
c. Progress report on Policy Review 2015
d. Recommendation to create Pre-school Coordinator position in Youth services, within existing FTEs
e. Recommendation to reclassify most Library Page positions as Library Aides, due to evolving and expanded duties
f.
Update regarding art purchases made possible by Friends' donation
g. Update: Combination of lower level service desks and create seating area using existing furnishings
h. Plans to honor outgoing board members on April 15
i.
Reminder of orientation on April 26 and May 20 swearing in of new Board members
8.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Update - GIVING button for donations, and related donation information
b. Update - Recruitment of new Library Director
c. Follow-up regarding automatic interior doors, survey results, quotes, and possible approval
d. Update - Replacement of main electrical switch and possible insurance claim
e. Reconsideration of policy approval cycle and possible revision
9.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Recommendation to approve new salary schedule revisions based on LACONI 2014 survey
b. (If 8.e. above is approved) Recommendation to approve policies reviewed by Finance Committee and recommended
for Board approval at its March 9 meeting, related to finance functions, as listed in the committee minutes
c. Reminder to submit letters of interest in Board officer positions prior to April meeting for May selection
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION - The Board may go into Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss personnel, legal, real estate
and other matters as allowed by Illinois law.
a. Closed session minutes review and recommendation
11. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Board meetings:
REGULAR: April 15, May 20.
�Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting Minutes
March 18, 2015
1.
ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., in the Deerfield Public Library Boardroom, 920 Waukegan Road,
Deerfield, IL 60015.
Present Board members: Ron Simon - President, Ken Abosch - Secretary, Luisa Ellenbogen, Michael Goldberg,
Jeff Rivlin - Treasurer, and Seth Schriftman
Absent: Marla Bark Dembitz
Also present was Village Liaison Bill Seiden
Staff: Library Director Mary Pergander, and Business Manager Trisha Steele
Guest: Ms. Joann Carbine from the Friends of the Deerfield Public Library
2.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD, and CORRESPONDENCE
No request to address the Board.
3.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items were included on the consent agenda:
a. Minutes: Regular meeting February 18; Search Committee February 18, Policy Committee February 19, Joint
Policy/Board relations committees February 24, Finance Committee March 9
b. Financials: Balance sheet, Revenues and Expenses, Variance report, Investments Report
c. Recommendation to approve Policies previously reviewed by and recommended for Board approval by the
Policy Committee, related to Library operations and finance functions, as listed in committee minutes
d. Recommended language for social media portion of Employee Handbook (final section for revision)
e. CORRECTION - to Payroll and Compensated Absences Liability, resulting in 6% increase
f. Modification to current ICN agreement, as budget
MOTION: Mr. Seth Schriftman made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Mr. Jeff Rivlin.
Vote: 6 yes - Ken Abosch, Luisa Ellenbogen, Michael Goldberg, Jeff Rivlin, Seth Schriftman, and Ron Simon.
The motion was approved.
4.
TREASURER REPORT
a. List of checks and payments for approval
Mr. Rivlin presented the outstanding list of checks to be approved for payment, which included
i.
Petty cash checks 473 through 474
135.95
181.45
ii.
Electronic payments from the E-Pay Illinois Funds account
iii.
General Fund checks 8707 through 8755, and one ACH transaction
87,995.43
S88.312.83
The total amount presented for approval was
MOTION: Mr. Schriftman made a motion to approve the list of checks and payments, seconded by Ms. Luisa
Ellenbogen
Vote: 6 yes - Ken Abosch, Luisa Ellenbogen, Michael Goldberg, Jeff Rivlin, Seth Schriftman, and Ron Simon. The
motion was approved.
b.
Report from the Finance meeting about Reserve Fund investments
Mr. Rivlin reviewed the issues addressed by the Finance Committee. He outlined the background and
purpose of the annual transfer of unused General Fund Balance to the Reserve Fund. He said that the
process had been postponed in the prior year due to the pending building renovation issues, but the goal
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was to rebuild the Reserves to about $2 million, in anticipation of future and ongoing capital improvement
needs. Mr. Rivlin also reviewed the ladder investment plan for the Reserve Fund monies at PMA.
Mr. Rivlin explained the suggested modifications to the Investment Policy. The Committee recommends
that the Board modify the policy language to better reflect the Library's investment practices, which are
more conservative than what the current policy allows.
He reviewed the Committee's discussion about
collateral. He explained that if a collateral holding drops below A quality, it must be replaced and clarified
that the A range includes A- as well as A+.
[Item 9-b was discussed here.] Mr. Simon reviewed the approval process for Board policies, noting that the
Finance Committee had already reviewed and recommends the modified wording for the Investment Policy.
c.
Recommendation to transfer $991,000 from the General Fund to the Reserve Fund
Mr. Rivlin said that the Finance Committee recommends a transfer of $991,000 from the General Fund to
the Reserve Fund.
a.
Also at this point the Board discussed reconsideration of policy approval cycle and possible revision (Agenda
item 8.f.)
Ms. Pergander reviewed the current process.
After some discussion, it was decided that when there is a special committee related to the policy topic,
such as the Finance Committee and the Investment Policy, then that committee should review the policy
first. Some policies do not relate to another particular Board Committee and those should go directly to the
Policy Committee.
MOTION: Mr. Schriftman made a motion to approve the Finance Committee recommendations, which are to:
Approve the proposed change to routing of policies.
Adopt the proposed modifications to the Investment Policy which will result in a more conservative
investment policy, and
Transfer $991,000 from the General Fund to the Reserve Fund for the purpose of rebuilding the Reserve
Fund.
Seconded by Jeff Rivlin.
Vote: 6 yes - Ken Abosch, Luisa Ellenbogen, Michael Goldberg, Jeff Rivlin, Seth Schriftman, and Ron Simon. The
motion was approved.
5.
FRIENDS LIAISON REPORT
Ms. Joann Carbine provided an update regarding the activities of the Friends of the Deerfield Public Library. Two
major fundraiser activities are the proceeds from the book donations, and a planned 5% cash-back day at a local
market. Ms. Carbine said that the Friends have $12,000 in reserves at this time, pledged to the Library. The
variety of books in the Friends' book area was discussed.
Mr. Ken Abosch announced that he will not be able to attend the next Friends' meeting; Mr. Mike Goldberg will
plan to attend.
6.
VILLAGE LIAISON REPORT
Mr. Bill Seiden provided an update of Village Board activities.
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7.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR REPORT
The Library Director, Ms. Mary Pergander, provided the following information:
a. Highlights from Director's written report
At the Library Board's request, in lieu of Goals 2015, Ms. Pergander created a list of recommended Next
Steps for the Board and new Director to consider for future efforts. Hoopla was successfully launched and
has been so popular that we will need to limit patron downloads. We are discussing implementing
NovelistSelect at the check-out stations, to further enhance the patron experience. Ms. Pergander recently
served as one of the editors for the Illinois State Library's new edition of Administrative Ready Reference, a
handy resource for Library staff and Boards. Eleven personalized collection letters were mailed in February,
and as a result $866 of materials were returned to the Library. Ms. Pergander reviewed the list of Current
Building and Furnishings Projects. Many of the projects are very low cost or covered by insurance. Two
others could cost $5 to $10 thousand dollars. There are over 18,000 uses of library cards by patrons every
month! The 2015 Blind Date with a book was a big hit with patrons. Over 90 books were selected, and 64%
of patrons liked their blind date book.
b. Director's Annual Report At the Board's request, instead of the complete annual summary often created at this time, a condensed
version featuring the highlights of the Library's accomplishments was shared with Board members.
c. Progress report on Policy Review 2015
The management team has a goal of having all Library policies reviewed and approved prior to the arrival of
the new Director. Even those without recommended changes or revised last year are being updated as
Policies 2015 for clarity and completeness. The process is proceeding smoothly, especially with the
suggested change to the Board-level review process.
d. Recommendation to create Pre-school Coordinator position in Youth services, within existing FTEs
The Board received an excellent report reviewing Preschool Outreach, created by Youth Associate Kary
Henry. Preschool Outreach, like School Liaison, and Teen Librarian, is a specific and highly active focus of
our Youth Department, and an expectation of our community. To better provide the focus needed,
management recommends the creation of Preschool Coordinator position, within existing FTEs. (There is an
FTE cap in place from pre-referendum.) This position would be parallel to and the same job-class as the
Adult Programming Coordinator, the Outreach Coordinator, and other Coordinator-type non-Librarian
positions. In addition, we would post this as Internal Recruitment Only, since it is NOT an addition to
employee count (FTE). Our Youth staff have been serving this need as well as possible - it is time to
formalize the role within the organization. (See Board motion below, in this section.)
e. Recommendation to reclassify most Library Page positions as Library Aides, due to evolving and expanded
duties
We have been using the 2014 LACONI Salary Survey for comparative purposes in evaluating and
recommending market-based changes to our salary ranges. In addition, Patron Services manager and
assistant manager have been conducting comparative studies of the types of responsibilities and tasks
performed by Pages and Clerks in other libraries. As a result, they have successfully demonstrated that the
work being performed routinely by persons classified as Pages at the Deerfield Public Library is more
consistent with work classified as Aide or Clerk in comparative libraries in the nearby area. Therefore, the
Page positions are recommended to be re-classified as Aide positions, and the wages of the persons
performing the tasks should be raised to the new salary level of the Aide job class. Their titles will also be
changed. Temporary position Pages, such as those who only perform shelving duties during the summer
months, and NOT the higher level routine tasks done by other Pages (now Aides), will continue to be paid at
the Page job class level and retain the Page title. All of this is consistent with the recommendation made for
the salary ranges and was reviewed by Mr. Abosch in advance. (See 9.a. for motion)
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f.
g.
h.
i.
Update regarding art purchases made possible by Friends' donation
The "robot" prints for the Youth area have been ordered. Other art purchases have been postponed.
Update: Combination of lower level service desks and create seating area using existing furnishings
Plans to combine the two lower level service desks are proceeding. The move/combination is expected to
take place on April 20. Afterward, a seating area will be created where the Adult Service desk formerly
stood, allowing us to utilize excess furnishings from the Quiet Room, and resulting also in a rearrangement
of the Quiet Room spaces and furnishings.
Plans to honor outgoing board members on April 15
Outgoing board members will be honored with some special features at the April Board meeting. Since Ms.
Dembitz is unable to attend in April, we will plan to honor her at the May meeting if she can be available to
attend.
Reminder of orientation on April 26 and May 20 swearing in of new Board members
The planned orientation is scheduled for Saturday April 25th - correction from previous date. We will begin
at 9:15 am. The meeting should be over by noon.
May 20th is the first Board meeting for newly-elected Board members. Kent Street will be present to swear
them in.
Although the orientation will provide a financial overview, at the Board's suggestion additional Finance
Training will be scheduled at a later date
MOTION: Mr. Rivlin made a motion to approve the Preschool Coordinator position, seconded by Mr. Schriftman
Vote: All ayes. The motion was approved.
8.
OLD BUSINESS
b. Update - GIVING button for donations, and related donation information
No further changes have been made.
c.
Update - Recruitment of new Library Director
Mr. Abosch said that the recruiter, Ms. Lynn Elam, had provided the following information: She is excited
about three candidates so far; two from the Chicago area and the third is from central Illinois. All have been
in high-level leadership roles. Also two other highly qualified candidates are considering the position. He
said that the total number of inquiries was not available.
Mr. Abosch said that the next step is to prepare sample writing documents and create dossiers. He
discussed the background check process and how any possible conflicts of interest should be openly
addressed. He announced that Ms. Miriam Pollack will assist with research and other background activities.
Potential meeting dates were discussed. It was suggested that the committee review candidates on April
20th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 5 was discussed for conducting interviews, and May 12th as a fall-back date,
although not all board members will be available.
d.
Follow-up regarding automatic interior doors, survey results, quotes, and possible approval
Mr. Simon reviewed the information collected by Ms. Pergander in a survey of other area libraries and
governmental buildings regarding interior assistance opening doors. He said that no local libraries provide
this option.
Mr. Abosch asked if any door besides those to the Quiet Room were being considered and it was confirmed
that those are the only doors under consideration at this time.
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Ms. Pergander reported that the tension on the doors had been loosened, and it reduced the pressure by
about half. The members discussed ADA compliance, cost per door, other room doors, and possible
processes for obtaining assistance, if needed. It was decided that the Board has a responsibility to contact
the individual who brought the issue to their attention to see if the change made is adequate. Ms.
Pergander said she would follow-up.
e.
Update - Replacement of main electrical switch and possible insurance claim
Ms. Pergander said that the Library's insurance carrier had been contacted and will approve the claim.
There is a $1,000 deductible. It will involve closing the Library for two days to do the replacement. The
switch seems to be working at the moment. However, if the work is not scheduled, and the switch goes out,
then the Library could be closed for an extended time. There is a seven-week lead time for the necessary
parts.
MOTION: Mr. Schriftman made a motion to approve the replacement of the main electrical switch, seconded by Ms.
Luisa Ellenbogen
Vote: 6 yes - Ken Abosch, Luisa Ellenbogen, Michael Goldberg, Jeff Rivlin, Seth Schriftman, and Ron Simon. The
motion was approved.
f.
9.
Reconsideration of policy approval cycle and possible revision
This topic was discussed earlier. See 4.c. above.
NEW BUSINESS
a. Recommendation to approve new salary schedule revisions based on LACONI 2014 survey
Ms. Pergander explained the process of developing the new salary ranges. She said that she and Mr.
Abosch, a compensation professional, had then reviewed them together.
The Board members discussed the impact of the pending changes to minimum wage. It was noted that the
Page position can go up to $10 without being too compressed with Clerk/Aide range.
Mr. Abosch provided information regarding twenty-seven other states that have already adopted revised
minimum wages and said that it is still under consideration in Illinois.
MOTION: Mr. Goldberg made a motion to approve the revised salary range schedule, seconded by Ms. Luisa
Ellenbogen
Vote: 6 yes - Ken Abosch, Luisa Ellenbogen, Michael Goldberg, Jeff Rivlin, Seth Schriftman, and Ron Simon. The
motion was approved.
b.
Recommendation to approve policies reviewed by Finance Committee and recommended for Board
approval at its March 9 meeting, related to finance functions, as listed in the committee minutes
This item was discussed during the Treasurer's Report, in item 4-b.
c.
Reminder to submit letters of interest in Board officer positions prior to April meeting for May selection
Mr. Simon reviewed the process for nominating and electing Board officers. He reviewed past practices and
said that the Bylaws provide one-year terms for officers, and some officers can serve for more than one oneyear term if desired. However, the Bylaws state that the President cannot serve for more than two
consecutive one-year terms. Ms. Pergander reminded the Board members that officers will be elected in
May, after the new Board members are sworn in. At that time any of the Trustees can be nominated or
self-nominate for any office.
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION - The Board may go into Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss personnel, legal,
real estate and other matters as allowed by Illinois law.
a. Closed session minutes review and recommendation
No executive session held.
11. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:25, there being no further business, Mr. Goldberg made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Schriftman.
The motion was approved and the meeting was adjourned.
Ken Abosch, Secretary
Minutes approved by the Board on
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Title
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings
Subject
The topic of the resource
Public Library Governance
Description
An account of the resource
This collection consists of meeting minutes created around or after meetings of the Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees as well as supporting materials such as village ordinances, salary scales and land agreements.
Creator
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Source
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Publisher
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Deerfield Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1966-2013
Language
A language of the resource
English
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
DPL.0002
Coverage
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Board meeting minutes from the Deerfield Public Library Board of Directors are held on the Deerfield Public Library Website until they are five years old, and are then moved to this collection.
Text
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Board Meeting Minutes -- March 19, 2014
Creator
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Simon, Ronald
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Publisher
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Deerfield Public Library
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
03/19/2014
Contributor
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Abosch, Kenan
Dembitz, Marla Bark
Ellenbogen, Luisa
Rivlin, Jeffrey
Schriftman, Seth
Language
A language of the resource
English
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
DPL.0002.756
3M
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General Assembly Senate Bill 61
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