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MANSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES' �> TOWN CLERK
JUNE 1 1989`
ATTENDANCE: Dinah Amsden. Colin Cauldwell. Alex Salachi, Nancy
Breef-Pilz.
The 'June meeting was called to order at 6:4�SPM y chai pe n.
Colin Cauldwell The 'secretary's report was
Alex Salachi reported on the checks
which had been written during the month: however. a 'complete
treasurer's report will be put into the trustees folder for individual
review.
The NEW LIBRARY SPACE meetings are winding down and should end ;in
August. Colin Cauldwell reported that although the landscaping and
surveying has been completed,; additional grading needs to be done.
The FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE did not meet this month; however, Gerry
Abbott has organized two receptions at the Library/CdA to encourage
contributions to the fundraising effort: i
Local Industry;- June 8, 4-6 pm s
Local Business - June 14. 4-6 pm
All trustees are encouraged to attend the reception to greet guests.
A meeting for the grand opening ceremony will be June 15.
A copy of the Personnel Manual, as completed thus far, was
reviewed. Dinah approved the areas covered. When the manual .is
complete. it will be distributed to all non -salary staff members. A
representative will be appointed :by the staff to 'meet with the
trustees for discussion. The :next PERSONNEL COMMITTEE meeting is set
for Monday, June 12 at '7 pm in the Director's office.
In the past'„ the Library has been closed on Saturdays during the
summer. Nancy Breef-Pllz moved to close on Saturday, July 1,:1989 and
reopen on Saturday, September 9, 1989 (following Labor Day>. Alex
Salachi seconded the motion which was passed (3 to 0).
A statement from Children's Librarian, Janet Campbell, was read
stating the value of the newly -written Massachusetts State Standards
for Library Service to Children. She encouraged the trustees to
endorse it. The board voted on a motion by Alex Salachi, seconded by
Nancy Breef-Pilz', to adopt this document. The vote was 3 to 0 in
favor of the adoption.
Goals and Objectives for the Fiscal Year 1990 were discussed
between the board and Dinah. The outcome is as follows:
The "Library" will improve patron service.
The "Library" will develop new programs for both the Youth and
Adult Departments.
The Library Staff will be trained for areas of the library for
which they have an interest.
The Director will investigate private and public funding to
supplement the budget.
Since the trustees do not meet during the summer months unless ;
necessary, the next meeting is set for Saturday.. September 9, at 9 am. i
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm.`
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy ree' it i
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