Russell Library Board of Trustees

Russell Library Board of Trustees Special Meeting - virtual Thursday, March 28, 2024, 6:30pm Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83609465935?pwd=M3FPWGt3L2dJUFVrMFNUWkNtSXpPdz09 Meeting ID: 836 0946 5935 Passcode: 458256 Draft minutes and other supporting items can be requested in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Public Comment 3. Executive Session to discuss strategy a. Invitees: Ramona Burkey, Library Director; EveryLibrary staff 4. Adjournment Next regular board meeting: Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Russell Library Board Community Dialogue Framework Parliamentary procedure and public meeting requirements set a method for deciding the business of the Russell Library in view of the public. A Community Dialogue Framework provides guidance on improving the decision-making process by encouraging productive discussion. ● Practice open and honest communication. ● Listen carefully, actively, and respectfully. ● Be courteous; do not interrupt another speaker and do not multi-task. ● Speak from personal experience. Use “I” statements to share your thoughts and feelings. ● Support your statements with evidence and provide rationales. ● Respect others’ rights to hold opinions and beliefs that are different from yours. All perspectives are welcome and valid. ● Be open to new and different perspectives. ● If you are offended, speak up. ● Challenge and debate the merits of ideas, not the person supporting it. ● Step up and participate in the conversation. ● Step back and recognize others deserve an opportunity to speak. ● When discussion takes place in Executive Session, respect and maintain confidentiality. ● Share the message, not the personal. ● Trust that dialogue and disagreement will take us to deeper levels of understanding and acceptance.