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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012 11-08 Library MinutesCITY OF APACHE JUNCTION LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING 1177 N. Idaho Road Regular Meeting November 8, 2012 A. Call to Order A regular meeting of The Board of Trustees of Apache Junction Public Library was held November 8, 2012, at 6:32 p.m. at the Apache Junction Library pursuant to notice as prescribed by law. With the President absent, Vice President Loretta Nielsen conducted the meeting and with the Secretary absent, Vice President Loretta Nielsen appointed Rhonda Jackson as acting secretary. B. Roll Call Present Absent Todd Cousins Rhonda Jackson Loretta Nielsen Drew Rappleye Theresa Nesser Randy Mullen Robert Mayo Staff: Spencer Paden, Library Director Sancie Lee -Brown, Administrative Assistant C. Acceptance of Agenda:The question of accepting the agenda for the November 8, 2012, regular Meeting was placed before the Board. Loretta Nielsen made a motion to move item I. 3, Meet Library staff member(s) or Library VIP's to right after item D. Acceptance of the Minutes. Rhonda Jackson seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 2 D. Acceptance of Minutes for October 11, 2012 Regular Meeting. I. 3.Meet Library staff member(s) or Library VIP's. The question of accepting the minutes for the October 11, 2012, regular Meeting was placed before the Board. Todd Cousins made a motion to accept the minutes. Drew Rappleye seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. Meet Crystal Ramirez. Crystal has a degree in elementary education, loves kids and has 3 of her own. Crystal has been with the Fun Van since September of 2011 and really enjoys traveling and working with the children and parents. Meet Felicia Smith. Felicia has been part of the Fun Van team for almost 2 years. Felicia has a degree in early childhood education and previously worked with Head Start, Montessori schools and special education students. She also enjoys the opportunity to work and interact with the kids and parents. Meet Gordon Brown. Gordon has been working in early childhood development for the past 10 years. He previously worked with Arizona State University in the child development lab for 8 years. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 3 E. Call to the Public: F. Correspondence and Communications: G. Librarian's Report: Gordon has also worked for Head Start and for First Things First with the PBS channel 8 Parent Education Literacy workshops.He found out about the Fun Van combining parent education and preschool education and really likes working here. None. Spencer asked Loretta Nielson to read a Citizen's letter written to the Apache Junction - Gold Canyon News called "Death of the Printed Word" to the Board.Spencer then read a response to that letter written by Library Board member, Theresa Nesser. In Ms. Nesser's letter she wrote about what the library has to offer the public and benefits of utilizing the Library. She encouraged the writer of the article, Ms. Evelyn Stringham to visit the library. There were no questions regarding the monthly report. Megan Smith brought in an interactive display she designed with the help of Stephanie Greene and Trish Pelletier.This display was created for the 2012 AzLA "Beyond the Box" conference. Trish will be giving a presentation utilizing the poster. Tracie spoke briefly on the LINKS (Library Intern's New Keys to Success) City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 4 Grant which was based on the JOBS Training Center. The LINKS Grant provides interns an opportunity to work in a library setting and provides them with customer service training. Another important event coming in February is called "Connect2Compete.- This program will provide free digital literacy training, discounted high speed internet at $10.00 a month and low cost computers at $150.00. This program is mostly for people who qualify for school lunches.Tracie talked about events held in October including the teen pumpkin decorating competition. There was a Tricky Treat scavenger hunt with over 100 families and their children in the Library. A "Halloween at Hogwarts" program took place in the afternoon. This program put on by Stephanie Greene included potions, quill pens, butter beer, chocolate frogs and crafts. Linda Konopitski also contributed stuffed animals for giveaways. Upcoming events for November include the teen game event entitled "Michael Jackson Wii" on November 20th in addition to AASK orientation (adoption for special kids). Parents in this area are invited to come in and learn about children in this area. There have been approximately 5 to 12 families come in on a regular basis to learn about foster City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 5 H. Old Business I. New Business: 1. Welcome new Library Board member. 2.Election of Officers. care or adoption of special kids. Tales with Alana and Superman continue to be a success in the children's cozy books area. None. Welcome Todd Cousins. Todd and his family moved here from California a little over a year ago.Todd is married with 2 children ages 3 and 6. He works for an HR company and is also on the Board of Directors for Excalibur Charter school. Loretta Nielsen made a motion to nominate Drew Rappleye for Vice -President. Rhonda Jackson seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. Drew Rappleye made a motion to nominate Loretta Nielsen for President. Todd Cousins seconded the motion. All members present were in favor. Loretta Nielsen made a motion to nominate Todd Cousins for Secretary.All members present were in favor. J. Requests for future agenda Items.Central Az College on county system - Rhonda. Meet a staff member. City of Apache Junction Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 6 K. Adjournment: President Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.