South Central Library System Board of Trustees Minutes
12/20/2024, 12:15 p.m.

1650 Pankratz Street, Madison

Meeting held via Zoom & in person

Action Items

Approved the 2025 Employee Handbook


Present: C. Clark, B. Clendenning, S. Feith, J. Fordham, N. Foth, J. Honl, M. Howe, S. Garcia, M. Nelson, G. Poulson, H. St. Maurice, T. Walske, J. Wright

Excused: P. Cox, B. Carus, M. Jorgensen

Absent: D. Peterson

Recorder:  H. Moe

SCLS Staff Present: S. Schultz, K. Goeden, V. Teal Lovely

Guests: None

 

Call to Order: 12:14 p.m.  J. Honl, President. 

  1. Introduction of guests/visitors:  None
  2. Requests to address the Board:  None

Approval of previous meeting minutes: 11/22/2024 Minutes

  1. Motion:   M. Nelson moved approved of the 11/22/2024.  J. Wright seconded.
  2. Changes or corrections:  None
  3. Vote:  Motion carried.

 

Financial Statements:  K. Goeden provided an overview of the financial statements. 

J. Wright made a motion to present the bills for payment after action items in the agenda.  S. Feith seconded.  Motion carried.


Committee Reports: 

a. Advocacy:  Registration for the February 11th Library Legislative day is open.  G. Poulson, J. Honl, and M. Nelson plan to attend.  All trustees are encouraged to attend. 


b. Nominations: The list of candidates for 2025 officers is:
  i. President:  J. Honl
 ii. Vice President: J. Wright
 iii. Secretary: S. Feith

 iv. Treasurer: M. Nelson
The board will vote for the candidates at the January meeting.

c. Personnel: Recommendation of Board approval of the 2025 Employee Handbook.  N. Foth noted the committee met 12/9/2024 to review the revisions of the SCLS employee handbook and recommend acceptance of the revisions.

 

Action Items:

a. Approve 2025 Employee Handbook

  i. Motion:  N. Foth moved approval of the 2025 Employee Handbook.  M. Howe seconded.

 ii. Discussion:  None

 iii. Vote:  Motion carried.

 

Bills for Payments:  The payment amount is $126,428.42

  1. Motion:  S. Garcia reviewed the bills for payment and moved approval.   M. Nelson seconded.
  2. Discussion:  None.
  3. Vote:  Motion carried.

 

System Director's Report:  You may view the System Director report online.    


Discussion:

M. Howe is working on a proposal with Madison Public Library regarding minors and gun control.  It was noted that DPI will be making a proposal to the legislature for safe storage of fire arms.  Two sources were provided for assistance:  “Moms Demand Action” and “Green Bandana”
S. Schultz noted this is Theresa Walske’s last meeting and thanked her for her service to the SCLS Board and Foundation. 
As a reminder, the SCLS staff potluck will not take place in January.  It will be scheduled for a “warmer” month.
If the board members have any ideas about presentation topics for next year, please let S. Schultz know.  N. Foth suggested the topic of library staff dealing with traumatic experiences/PTSD while employed at the library. 
J. Honl noted the SCLS Foundation board is looking for volunteers to serve on the board.  A description of duties/responsibilities will be provided to the board prior to the January board meeting. 


Adjournment:  12:50 p.m.

           

For more information about the Board of Trustees, contact Shannon Schultz

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