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Board of Trustees �
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Minutes of Meeting �� �
June 5, ZOQ8
Present: Chair Joan Pemble, Melissa Stringfield, Lou Roehr, Leana Manke, and Librarian
Elaine Leppert.
The meeting was called to order at ?:OOpm. by Chair Joan Pemble.
A question was raised about the minutes, which was clarified before the minutes were amended
to include "Facebook and MySpace on a one month trial.
The budget was reviewed and a motion was passed to pay the bills of $43,981.71. (Manke,
Stringfield)
A review of the technology trial resulted in fewer demands on the staff, and no appaxent
problems have arisen. Stringfield did some research on MySpace and the responsibility of
libraries. She reported that we are obligated to develop a policy to protect children. Leppert
pointed out there is a policy but mentioned a need to develop a more pertinent policy, especially
as regards to minors. Stringfield presented a draft of a letter responding to a current concern.
Steps to follow:
Review and comment on the policy as it stands.
Investigate the technology solutions (network technology)
Review the Neighborhood Children's Internet Protection Act.(NCIl'A)
Stringfield moved that we terminate the trial period for MySpace until more research is
completed (Stringfield, Roehr) Passed 2 to 1.
Building issues. City Hall has not returned our ca11 about the roof.
The library board approves the library portion of the City of Caldwell Public Facilities plan for
potential branch libraries. (Manke, Stringfield)
A reminder was given about the LYNX! Think Tank Summit. Stringfield, Pemble and Leppert
are interested in attending.
Personnel issues were discussed and hopefully resolved
Ora1 History Tapes--postponed
Other: Roehr brought up the idea of a book club at Autumn Wind, Some suggestions will be
forthcoming.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Leona Manke
Secretary
[There was no quorum for the July 3, 2008 meeting. There was no August meeting.]
Library Board Meeting
Agenda
Idaho Room
July 31, 2008
Present: Joan Pemble, Chair; Leona Manke; Chuck Randolph and librarian Elaine
Leppert.
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by the Chair.
Minutes of June 5 were approved by consensus
Bills for June and July of $48,393.73 and $50,943.06 respectively were approved by
consensus.
Business:
Budget FY09 The budget was approved. (Manke, Randolph}
Internet Policy Discussion: Postponed until September meeting
Building Issues: There has been a delay in the roof project. The city has engaged
in the bidding process for the heating and cooling systems. No action necessary.
Use request: Approved the request by Handweavers Guild of Boise Valley to
charge expenses for their workshop in March, 2009.
Report on Read to Me grants: Lap-sit program with mothers and babies
Bilingual story program focused on early literacy
Agreements have been made with "teachers" to enact the programs.
Board members terms discussion: We will keep an eye out for replacements.
Other business and announcements
Randy Welborn will be our advisor for Edwaxd James. Leppert will invite him to
our ne� meeting.
October's meeting will October 9, 2008.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
Leona Manke
Ne� Meeting: September 4.