Library Board of Trustees (2024-10-07)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Agenda Item No. 4a Library Board of Trustee Meeting: 11-04-2024 WOODLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting Minutes October 7, 2024 Present: Chris Lambertus John Jackson Maureen King Carol Beckham Greta Galindo, Library Services Director Absent: Noel Rodriguez Quorum present: Yes 1) Call to order Chris Lambertus called the meeting to order at 4:00PM 2) Welcome Visitors Several members of the Rose Club and general public. 3) Public Comments Concerns shared over proposed mural and request submitted for an update on status. 4) Minutes for Approval a. September 14, 2024 A motion to approve the minutes was made by Maureen. Seconded by John. Motion to approve carried. 5) Presentations a. 150 Years of Reading: Ultimate Library Challenge  Sara Vickers provided an overview of WPL’s new year-long reading challenge to celebrate its 150 year anniversary. Description of participation rules, activities and prizes. 6) New Business a. California Freedom to Read Act (AB1825, Muratsuchi)  New law signed in on 9/29 will prohibit public libraries from banning books/materials. The CA State Library is asking all libraries to update collection development polices to adhere and report back. b. California Library Literacy Services Annual Report  Board reviewed the annual report for grant-funded Literacy Services program, including learner/tutor statistics, budget analysis and services for the local county jail. 7) Library Director’s Report a. Library Services Board of California  Vacancies announced on the CLSB, Greta extended invite for board members to participate. b. Bookmobile Update  Progress underway, awaiting next submission of graphics for wrap. Books have arrived! c. Leadership Academy (Sacramento Valley Leadership Academy 2024 – 2025)  Two full time staff members (Trina Camping and Kacy Wilson) will attend this series of courses created by local government to develop career/leadership skills. 8) Agenda Setting for next meeting – Mural update and revisit collection policy for Freedom to Read Act. 9) Board Meeting Calendar Review – Dates approved for future meetings and times.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES Agenda Item No. 4a Library Board of Trustee Meeting: 11-04-2024 Closed Session 11) Call to Order – 4:45PM 12) Welcome Visitors 13) Public Comments Read 14) Personnel Discussion 15) Report out of Closed Session- Nothing to Report 16) Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:45pm Next Meeting: November 4, 2024 Respectfully submitted by Kristin DeLuca