Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Escondido Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes August 15, 2019 CALL TO ORDER: President Guiles called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. Members Present: President Ron Guiles, Trustee Elmer Cameron, Trustee Carolyn Clemens, and Trustee John Schwab (Trustee Gorny - Absent) LS&S Staff Present: Dara Bradds, Library Director; Dan Wood, Director of Literacy and Youth Services; Evelyn Cram, Youth Services Department; Myrna Montano, Literacy Department City Staff Present: Zack Beck, City Clerk ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Agenda Item #1. Approval of Minutes from the Library Board of Trustees Meeting on July 25, 2019. Moved by Trustee Schwabb and seconded by Trustee Clemens to approve the July 25, 2019 minutes as written. Approved: 4-0 (Gorny - Absent) CURRENT BUSINESS 2. Identify new Strategic Plan Priorities to focus on for September, October, and November  Trustee Schwabb recommended offering workforce readiness and development programs.  President Guiles recommended that we target our outreach efforts on non-users of the library.  President Guiles recommended that the Board of Trustees begin discussions with the City of Escondido regarding the possibility of building of a new library.  Trustee Clemens recommended library support staff competency through training and tools to better assist patrons. OTHER REPORTS 3. Library Director’s Report  Dara Bradds shared comment cards from patrons of the library.  Dan Wood provided an overview of the literacy and youth services programs that the library offers.  Evelyn Cram provided an overview of the youth services programs that are offered by the library.  Myrna Montano provided an overview of the literacy programs offered by the library.  Library staff provided an overview the new logo design. Items Which Have Been Requested for Next Month’s Agenda  Trustee Clemens requested an update regarding the implementation of the Polaris software.  Escondido Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes August 15, 2019  Trustee Cameron requested a review of the individual organizations that support the library one at a time. This item could take place at any future board meeting.  Trustee Cameron requested an item to discuss the possibility of building a new library. Next Meeting: The next meeting is on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Escondido City Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT: Moved by Trustee Schwabb and seconded by Trustee Clemens to adjourn the meeting at 3:01 p.m. Approved 4-0 (Gorny - Absent) ___________________________ ___________________________ John Schwabb, Secretary Zack Beck, City Clerk