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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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Kenan Abosch
LACONI Salary Survey
Luisa Ellenbogen
Lynn Elam
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Mary Pergander
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SEARCH COMMITTEE
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
6 pm
Monday, April 20, 2015
Agenda
1.
ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
2. OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD, and CORRESPONDENCE
3. OLD BUSINESS
1. NEW BUSINESS
a) Evaluate Library Director candidates and select finalist(s) to be interviewed
b) Discuss selection process and procedures
c) Affirm desired interview dates to be confirmed with candidates, Board interviewers, and
Library room availability
d) Discuss continuity of leadership and possible recommendation for transitional leadership, for
board approval
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
3. 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.
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
SEARCH COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, April 20,2015
Minutes
1. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Deerfield Library Board 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 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
Lynn Elam shared information from the staff input survey verbally. The committee then reviewed a
template and selection criteria for use in the candidate interview process. The suggested process for the
candidate interviews was discussed and was described as: candidates would be asked to make an opening
presentation lasting 10 minutes, followed by 60 minutes of scripted questions posed by Board members.
The final 15 minutes of the interviews would consist of the opportunity for candidates to ask questions of
the Board. Each candidate interview was to last 90 minutes.
Lynn Elam presented profiles for four candidates to be considered as finalists: Nancy Kim Phillips; Amy
Falasz-Peterson; Susan Lempke; and Lenora Berendt. The search committee determined a desire to
pursue the candidacy of Amy Falasz-Peterson; Susan Lempke; and Lenora Berendt. Interviews will be held
on two days: May 4, 2015 and May 5, 2015. Each candidate will be greeted upon arrival by a staff
member, and then taken on a tour of the facility. There will be a meet and greet with the staff and then a
separate session with management to get to know the' candidates. After a meal break the candidate will
then have a 60 to 90 minute interview with the Board.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was held.
6. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:26 p.m., there being no further business Luisa Ellenbogen made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Ron
Simon.
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Special Board Meeting Minutes
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Minutes approved by the Board on
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Abosch, Kenan
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Deerfield Public Library
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Deerfield Public Library Staff Input Survey
Kenan Abosch
Lenora Berendt
Luisa Ellenbogen
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SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 6 pm
Agenda
1.
ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD, and CORRESPONDENCE
3.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Hire, and approve compensation plan for the new Library Director
4.
NEW BUSINESS
5.
EXECUTIVE SESSION if needed
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
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Thursday, May 12, 2015
Minutes
1. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. in the Deerfield I ibrary Boardroom, 920 Waukegan Road,
Deerfield. II. 60015.
Present Board members: Ron Simon - President, Ken Abosch - Secretary. Luisa Ellenbogen. Jeff Rivlin Treasurer, Marla Bark Dembit/, and Seth Scliriftman
Absent: Michael Goldberg
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
a. I lire, and approve compensation plan for the new Library Director
4. NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Ron Simon made a motion to move into closed session to discuss personnel matters at 6:04 p.m. Seconded
by Jeff Rivlin. Closed session was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
6. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:36 p.m.., there being no further business. Ron Simon made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Jeff
Rivlin.
Ken Abosch, Secretary
Minutes approved by the Board on
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Deerfield Public Library
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Deerfield Public Library Library Director
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Kenan Absoch
Luisa Ellenbogen
Lynn Elam
Lynn Elam Consulting
Marla Bark Dembitz
Michael K. Goldberg
Ronald Simon
Seth Schriftman
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL
Special Board Meeting Series
—Monday—
Thursday
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Agenda
1.
ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
2.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD, and CORRESPONDENCE
3.
OLD BUSINESS
a.
4.
NEW BUSINESS
a.
b.
5.
Interviews of Executive Recruiters
Recommendation regarding selection and engagement of Executive Recruiter
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.
6.
Selection of Executive Recruiter, continued
Personnel issues
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.
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�Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Minutes
1.
ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:03 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, Jeff Rivlin Treasurer, Marla Bark Dembitz, and Seth Schriftman
Absent: Michael Goldberg
Also present were John Keister and Beth Keister from John Keister & Associates
Staff: None
2.
OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD, and CORRESPONDENCE
No request to address the Board.
3.
OLD BUSINESS
a. Selection of Executive Recruiter, continued
Purpose of this meeting was to further explore the qualifications of one of the candidates to serve as an
executive recruiter for the Deerfield Public Library's Director's search process.
4.
NEW BUSINESS
b. Interviews of Executive Recruiters
Board members interviewed John and Beth Keister regarding their proposal to serve as an executive
recruiter for the Deerfield Public Library search. Opening statements were made by John and Beth Keister
followed by a formal question and answer session led by Ron Simon. The interview process lasted
approximately 65 minutes followed by a general discussion of impressions of the candidate.
c. Recommendation regarding selection and engagement of Executive Recruiter
No recommendations were discussed at this meeting pending interviews of other candidates.
5.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session held.
6.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:35 p.m.., there being no further business, Seth Schriftman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by
Jeff Rivlin. The motion was approved and the meeting was adjourned.
Ken Abosch, Secretary
Minutes approved by the Board on
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SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Minutes
1.
ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:08 a.m. in the Deerfield Public Library boardroom, 920 Waukegan Road,
Deerfield, IL 60015.
Present Board members: Ron Simon - President, Ken Abosch - Secretary, Luisa Ellenbogen, Jeff Rivlin Treasurer, and Seth Schriftman
Absent: Marla Bark Dembitz, Michael Goldberg
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
a. Selection of Executive Recruiter, continued
Purpose of this meeting was to further explore the qualifications of one of the candidates to serve as an
executive recruiter for the Deerfield Public Library's Director's search process.
4.
NEW BUSINESS
b. Interviews of Executive Recruiters
Board members interviewed Lynn Elam regarding her proposal to serve as an executive recruiter for the
Deerfield Public Library search. Opening statements were made by Lynn Elam followed by a formal question and
answer session led by Ron Simon. The interview process lasted approximately 70 minutes followed by a general
discussion of impressions of the candidate.
c. Recommendation regarding selection and engagement of Executive Recruiter
General discussion of both candidates for the Deerfield Public Library's search consultant occurred leading to a
recommendation to proceed with Lynn Elam Consulting as the preferred candidate.
MOTION: Ron Simon made a motion to hire Lynn Elam Consulting as the Deerfield Public Library's search
consultant for the purpose of finding a replacement for Mary Pergander; seconded by Jeff Rivlin.
Vote: 5 yes - Ken Abosch, Luisa Ellenbogen, Jeff Rivlin, Seth Schriftman, and Ron Simon. The motion was
approved.
5.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session held.
6.
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:02 a.m., there being no further business, Seth Schriftman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Jeff
Rivlin. The motion was approved, and the meeting was adjourned.
Ken Abosch, Secretary
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The topic of the resource
Public Library Governance
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
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Deerfield Public Library
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Abosch, Kenan
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
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Deerfield Public Library
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Schriftman, Seth
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Deerfield Public Library
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
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Deerfield Public Library Director Search
Executive Recruiter
Jeffrey Rivlin
John Keister
John Keister & Associates
Kenan Abosch
Luisa Ellenbogen
Lynn Elam
Lynn Elam Consulting
Marla Bark Dembitz
Michael K. Goldberg
Ronald Simon
Seth Schriftman
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SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015
Monday, May 4, 2015, 6 pm*
AND continued on
Tuesday, May 5, 2015,4 pm*
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. Interview Director candidates and select preferred candidate
5.
EXECUTIVE SESSION if needed
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.
♦NOTE Start times may be delayed if necessary to accommodate schedules. Will not start BEFORE the posted times.
�Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Thursday, May 4,2015
Minutes
1. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Deerfield Library Boardroom, 920 Waukegan Road,
Deerfield. IL 60015.
Present Board members: Ron Simon - President, Ken Abosch - Secretary, Luisa Ellenbogen. Jeff Rivlin Treasurer, Marla Bark Dembitz, and Seth Schriftman
Absent: Michael Goldberg
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
There was no old business.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Interview Director candidates and select preferred candidate
Board members interviewed Susan Lempke regarding her application to serve as the next Director of the
Deerfield Public Library search. The candidate interview lasted 90 minutes. Susan was asked to make an
opening presentation lasting 10 minutes, followed by 60 minutes of scripted questions posed by Board
members. The final 15 minutes of the interviews consisted of the opportunity for Susan to ask questions of
the Board.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was held.
6. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:20 p.m.., there being no further business, Marla Dembitz made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Seth
Schriftman.
Ken Abosch, Secretary
Minutes approved by the Board on
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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
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
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A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
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Deerfield Public Library
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1966-2013
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English
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DPL.0002
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Special Board Meeting Minutes -- May 4, 2015
Creator
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Abosch, Kenan
Source
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Publisher
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Deerfield Public Library
Date
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05/04/2015
Contributor
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Simon, Ronald
Ellenbogen, Luisa
Rivlin, Jeffrey
Dembitz, Marla Bark
Schriftman, Seth
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English
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DPL.0002.786
Deerfield Public Library
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees Library Director Search Committee
Deerfield Public Library Library Director
Jeffrey Rivlin
Kenan Abosch
Luisa Ellenbogen
Lynn Elam
Lynn Elam Consulting
Marla Bark Dembitz
Michael K. Goldberg
Ronald Simon
Seth Schriftman
Susan Lempke
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Thursday, May 5,2015
Minutes
1. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER
Die meeting was called to order at 4:15 p.m. in the Deerfield Library Boardroom, 920 Waukegan Road,
Deerfield, IL 60015.
Present Board members: Ron Simon - President, Ken Abosch - Secretary, Luisa Ellenbogen, Jeff Rivlin Treasurer, Marla Bark Dcmbitz, and Seth Schriftman
Absent: Michael Goldberg
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
There was no old business.
4. NEW BUSINESS
a. Interview Director candidates and select preferred candidate
Board members interviewed Amy Falasz-Peterson and Lenora Berendt regarding their applications to serve
as the next Director of the Deerfield Public Library search. Each candidate interview lasted 90 minutes.
Candidates were asked to make an opening presentation lasting 10 minutes, followed by 60 minutes of
scripted questions posed by Board members. The final 15 minutes of the interviews consisted of the
opportunity for candidates to ask questions of the Board.
Following the interviews, Meg Anthony joined the meeting to share staffs and management's feedback
and impressions of the three candidates interviewed on May 4,h and May 5,h. Meg left the meeting after
presenting this information.
b. Recommendation regarding selection of preferred candidate
As part of the candidate selection process the Board discussed interim director options and determined that
it preferred to ask Meg Anthony to serve as the interim if needed. Seth Schriftman made a motion to
provide a pro-rated monthly bonus of $1,000.00 for the interim director following the date of Mary
Pergander’s departure. Seconded by Jeff Rivlin. All Boarded members voted yes.
Ken Abosch was asked to further pursue the candidacy of one of the applicants and begin the process of
exploring employment terms.
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Seth Schriftman made a motion to move into closed session to discuss personnel matters at 8:33 p.m.
Seconded by Marla Dembitz. Closed session was adjourned at 10:38 p.m.
6. ADJOURNMENT
At 10:40 p.m.., there being no further business, Ron Simon made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Marla
Dembitz.
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Title
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees Meetings
Subject
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Public Library Governance
Description
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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
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1966-2013
Language
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English
Identifier
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DPL.0002
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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.
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Title
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Special Board Meeting Minutes -- May 5, 2015
Creator
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Abosch, Kenan
Source
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Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Publisher
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Deerfield Public Library
Date
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05/05/2015
Contributor
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Simon, Ronald
Ellenbogen, Luisa
Rivlin, Jeffrey
Dembitz, Marla Bark
Schriftman, Seth
Language
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English
Identifier
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DPL.0002.787
Amy Falasz-Peterson
Deerfield Public Library
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees
Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees Library Director Search Committee
Deerfield Public Library Library Director
Jeffrey Rivlin
Kenan Abosch
Lenora Berendt
Luisa Ellenbogen
Lynn Elam
Lynn Elam Consulting
Marla Bark Dembitz
Mary Pergander
Meg Anthony
Michael K. Goldberg
Ronald Simon
Seth Schriftman