Russell Library Strategic Planning Committee
Regular MeetingMiddletown, CT · April 27, 2023
Agenda
Russell Library Strategic Planning Special Meeting
April 27, 2023, 5:00pm
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AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Approval of Minutes of 3/30/2023 meeting
4. Unfinished Business
a. Action items from Board retreat
5. New Business
6. Adjournment
Next regular meeting: Thursday, May 25, 2023, 5:00 p.m.
Russell Library 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.
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